ADVANCING A BOLD VISION FOR. Washington Union Station and Baltimore Penn Station

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1 ADVANCING A BOLD VISION FOR Washington Union Station and Baltimore Penn Station W.A.R.E.S. Annual Meeting October 11, 2016

2 AMTRAK MAJOR STATION PLANNING PRESENTATION AGENDA 1. Major Station Planning Introduction 2. Washington Union Station 3. Baltimore Penn Station 4. Questions Page 2 Infrastructure and Investment Development

3 ABOUT AMTRAK NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION Amtrak s mission is to deliver intercity transportation with superior safety, customer service and financial excellence. Amtrak operates a nationwide rail network, serving more than 500 destinations in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces on more than 21,300 miles of routes. For the 5 th straight year ridership exceeded 30 million and has grown by almost 50% since Page 3 Infrastructure and Investment Development An average 600 daily thruway schedules with guaranteed connections via buses, vans, ferries and other modes extend Amtrak service to more than 400 communities not served directly by Amtrak trains in 38 states and three Canadian provinces. In FY15, Amtrak earned approximately $3.2 billion in revenue and covered 91 percent of operating costs with ticket sales and other revenue.

4 CRITICAL AND COMPLEX OPERATIONS THE NORTHEAST CORRIDOR 899 total route miles Carries intercity passenger, commuter, and freight trains Amtrak is the majority owner and infrastructure manager (546 route miles) 8 commuter railroads depend upon Amtrak for reliable operations 66% electrified 150,000 daily trips, 260 million annual passengers 1,200 bridges and tunnels, many over a century-old Page 4 Infrastructure and Investment Development U.S. prototype of legacy corridor achieving high-performance, high-capacity service

5 THE NORTHEAST MEGA REGION GROWING DEMAND ON AGING INFRASTURCTURE NORTHEAST CORRIDOR RIDERSHIP GROWTH IS PROJECTED TO CONTINUE Amtrak continues to beak revenue and ridership records. This success is projected to continue as annual trips on the NEC will roughly double by MUCH OF THE NEC INFRASTRUCTURE WAS CONSTRUCTED OVER A CENTURY AGO. Much of the NEC - which was built in its current form around the early part of the 20th century - is in need of rehabilitation and is approaching the limits of its capacity. Page 5 Infrastructure and Investment Development

6 STATION INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITH THIS GROWTH AND SUCCESS HAS COME BOTH CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES A visionary solution is needed to address capacity constraints within a framework of aging, over-burdened infrastructure. Major structural components are operating on centuryold infrastructure Stations are operating at or near capacity Shifting demographics prefer walkable communities NE Region projected to grow 23% (12 million people) by 2040 Station Planning & Development Highway and airport expansion not sufficient to absorb growth Page 6 Infrastructure and Investment Development

7 STATION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSET MONETIZATION OPPORTUNITIES DC BALTIMORE PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK CHICAGO Page 7 Infrastructure and Investment Development

8 WASHINGTON UNION STATION S 2 ND CENTURY PLAN A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

9 A BUSY, MULTIMODAL NEXUS UNION STATION TODAY 37 million people pass through Union Station each year, almost 50% more than Reagan, BWI or Dulles Airports Washington Union Station Today Page 9 Infrastructure and Investment Development

10 COMPLEX STATION OPERATIONS CONTROLLING INTERESTS Page 10 Infrastructure and Investment Development

11 2012 MASTER PLAN VISIONARY PLANNING Following an 18 month planning study, the Washington Union Station Master Plan Vision was unveiled in 2012 alongside key station stakeholders and elected officials. MASTER PLAN VISION GOALS Create a world class intermodal transportation hub that achieves higher capacity, quality and vitality Implement a plan that will integrate seamlessly with long-term high-speed rail initiatives Provide a gateway worthy of the Nation s Capital while preserving the historic and iconic station Re-knit the urban fabric to optimize neighborhood connectivity and revitalization THE REGION S MOST IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE The Washington Post (September 2014) Since the Master Plan was released in 2012, its vision continues to be highly supported and has won multiple awards. Page 11 Infrastructure and Investment Development

12 WASHINGTON UNION STATION EXISTING COMPLEX Union Station Current Condition & Challenges Page 12 Infrastructure and Investment Development

13 WASHINGTON UNION STATION 2012 MASTER PLAN VISION The images presented represent current project concepts, and they may change during the statutory and regulatory public review processes to be undertaken for the proposed project. Union Station Current Condition & Challenges Page 13 Infrastructure and Investment Development

14 2012 MASTER PLAN CONCEPT UNLOCKING STATION CAPACITY 2012 Master Plan Concept: How to unlock passenger and rail capacity within the confined footprint of the existing station. Page 14 Infrastructure and Investment Development

15 2012 MASTER PLAN CONCEPT EXPANDED PLATFORMS Existing Proposed Page 15 Infrastructure and Investment Development

16 A NEW URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD BURNHAM PLACE AIR RIGHTS Conceptual Site Plan Plans for over 2.9M square feet of office, residential, hotel, and retail amenities with immediate access to the station. Page 16 Infrastructure and Investment Development

17 ADVANCING PRESENTATION AGENDA 2012 Master Plan Vision: Informs ongoing planning and project implementation Washington Union Station s 2 nd Century Plan: A phased set of both near-term improvements and long-term planning initiatives to dramatically modernize and expand the station. A strategic set of proposed, phased improvements inspired by the 2012 Vision to meet the transportation, passenger, and economic needs of Union Station s 2 nd Century. Near-term Improvements Claytor Concourse Expansion [Amtrak] Station Operational Rail Improvements [Amtrak] Long-term Improvements Union Station Expansion Project [FRA/USRC/Amtrak] Burnham Place Air Rights Development [Akridge] Page 17 Infrastructure and Investment Development

18 WASHINGTON UNION STATION S 2 ND CENTURY PLAN NEAR-TERM PROJECTS

19 CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT EXISTING CONCOURSE FLOOR PLAN Page 19 Infrastructure and Investment Development

20 CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT PROPOSED CONCOURSE FLOOR PLAN Page 20 Infrastructure and Investment Development

21 CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT PROPOSED CONCOURSE FLOOR PLAN Page 21 Infrastructure and Investment Development

22 NEAR-TERM PROJECTS CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT Conceptual Rendering EXISTING CONCOURSE CONCOURSE EXPANSION The expansion of Concourse A will nearly double passenger capacity when compared to current conditions. Page 22 Infrastructure and Investment Development

23 CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT EXISTING CONDITIONS: VIEW EAST Conceptual Rendering Page 23 Infrastructure and Investment Development

24 CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT FUTURE CONCEPT: VIEW EAST Conceptual Rendering Page 24 Infrastructure and Investment Development

25 CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT PROPOSED NEW ENTRANCE AND CLUB ACELA Page 25 Infrastructure and Investment Development

26 CONCOURSE MODERNIZATION PROJECT FUNDING AND NEXT STEPS Fall 2016 Concourse Modernization Project design continues HVAC relocation construction staging starts Winter 2016/Early ,000 SF Amtrak Police Department Relocation Construction starts Late 2017/Early 2018 Concourse Modernization Project phased construction to start 2020 Project completion estimated in alignment with Acela Express service expansion Funding for the Concourse Modernization Project is part of a $2.45 billion RRIF loan that will be investing on the heavily traveled Northeast Corridor (NEC) as part of a multifaceted modernization program to renew and expand the Acela Express service. Page 26 Infrastructure and Investment Development

27 NEAR-TERM PROJECTS RAIL OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS Page 27 Infrastructure and Investment Development

28 WASHINGTON UNION STATION S 2 ND CENTURY PLAN LONG-TERM PROJECTS

29 LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS EIS / MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN Washington Union Station Expansion Project Environmental Impact Statement / Master Development Plan: FRA lead federal agency with BBB/Grimshaw; Alternatives build upon the 2012 Master Plan Vision Underway, with anticipated completion 2018; Next Public Information Meeting is October 19, 2016 Includes the footprint of the historic station, terminal rail yard and certain adjacent parcels. Includes a comprehensive Terminal Infrastructure plan for the rail terminal. Page 29 Infrastructure and Investment Development

30 LONG-TERM PROJECTS TERMINAL INFRASTRUCTURE OVERVIEW Scope and Goals: Study the operational and physical constraints within the rail terminal and interlockings to provide recommendations and concept design for projects to implement capacity expansion. This study is highly integrated with the Master Development Plan. The study provides a conceptual but comprehensive rail terminal plan including the consideration of existing conditions, design criteria and assumptions, track and platform analysis, ADA improvements, operations and infrastructure needs, and phasing analysis. Project Limits Page 30 Infrastructure and Investment Development

31 TERMINAL INFRASTRUCTURE INPUTS AND CONSTRAINTS Inputs: 2020, 2030, 2040 Operating Plans Carrier Equipment Requirements Amtrak/FRA Design, Accessibility and Safety Standards NEC FUTURE Consideration of future overbuild and underbuild opportunities H Street Bridge reconstruction Operational: Constraints: Significant increase in Acela and VRE service Moderate growth in MARC, Amtrak Regionals VRE Long range growth depends on the Long Bridge Project and new train storage in Washington Accommodating incompatible platform requirements (48 vs 15 ATR requirements) Physical: Limited footprint (terminal and throat) H Street Bridge accommodation Accommodating new lead tracks for VRE as well as engine switching on lower level Meeting current design standards while maximizing train and passenger capacity Number of tracks Platform widths and lengths Turnouts, track centers and clearance requirements Page 31 Infrastructure and Investment Development

32 TERMINAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONCEPT TRACK DESIGN Conceptual Draft Next Steps : Run RTC modeling on concept alignment, from A Interlocking through the terminal to C Interlocking Constructability and phasing analysis, coordinated with Station Expansion Project Non-track infrastructure requirements and future space planning needs Page 32 Infrastructure and Investment Development

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34 INTEGRATED IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BALTIMORE PENN STATION

35 BALTIMORE PENN STATION A VITAL MULTIMODAL HUB Opened in 1911, today it is the 8 th busiest station in the Amtrak national network. Nearly 1 million Amtrak passengers passing through Baltimore Penn. Approximately 1.9 million MARC Passengers passing through annually and rising with the success of MARC Weekend Service. Serves Amtrak s high-speed Acela, Northeast Regional and longdistance trains, MARC Penn Line, City s Light Rail, Buses and University shuttles. Identified as hub for expanded BaltimoreLink bus service and future Bikeshare program. Page 35 Infrastructure and Investment Development

36 BALTIMORE PENN STATION CONTROLLING INTERESTS Station North Arts & Entertainment District, MICA Johns Hopkins University Lanvale Lot 1.45 acres West Lot 2.86 acres Station Upper Floors 40,000 SF Parking Garage and Station Plaza 525 spaces 1.7 acres University of Baltimore, Inner Harbor Page 36 Infrastructure and Investment Development

37 BALTIMORE PENN STATION AN INVESTMENT IMPERATIVE INCREASED DEMAND AND LIMITED NEW CAPACITY Station serves 3 million intercity and commuter riders annually. At peak travel periods, the station is crowded and results in confusing connectivity to other modes. AGING INFRASTRUCTURE ANDUNDERUTILIZED ASSETS Built in 1911, the station needs significant rehabilitation to bring to a state of good repair and to set the stage for a future expansion. Page 37 Infrastructure and Investment Development

38 WHAT IS THE SOLUTION? A SYNERGISTIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Amtrak is executing a synergistic investment and development program to smartly achieve near-term improvements to the station, while pursuing a comprehensive solution for the station s long-term redevelopment. Page 38 Infrastructure and Investment Development

39 RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PREPARING FOR CAPACITY GAINS NORTHEAST CORRIDOR RIDERSHIP WILL DOUBLE BY 2040, REQUIRING RAIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT BALTIMORE AND OTHER STATIONS. SOLUTION New fleet of Acela Express trains will add a second hourly frequency of Acela served stations including Baltimore in This additional service requires special bypass infrastructure at Penn Station including new track/platform configurations, vertical circulation, and canopies. Baltimore & Potomac (B&P) Tunnel adjacent to the station will be reconstructed with four tracks as compared to the current two tracks. Similar to investments underway at Washington Union Station, Baltimore Penn Station will received a portion of the $2.45 billion RRIF loan to prepare track and platform infrastructure for the Next Generation Acela Express trainsets coming in STATUS Phase I upgrades are underway to Charles Interlocking the total $8M program is expected to be completed in fall Phase II Concept design completed 2014; interlocking design currently under FRA review. RFP anticipated in fall 2016 for additional design necessary to prepare for future RRIF loan design and construction work. Page 39 Infrastructure and Investment Development

40 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR ADDRESSING AN INVESTMENT BACKLOG AT MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD, BALTIMORE PENN STATION IS IN NEED OF SIGNIFICANT REHABILITATION SOLUTION Maryland DOT and Baltimore funded a State of Good Repair study in 2014 Over 100 projects valued at $67 million categorized into three groups of urgency and strategic phasing Group 1 - $20M of Priority 1 tasks identified as important fire/life/safety elements. Execution is dependent on available funding, ideally shortened by the Master Development which may identify sources for SOGR. Station roof replacement under at nearly 100% design as part of SOGR program. STATUS Quinn Evans Architects procured to achieve 100% design this fall of the first package of tasks including the replacement of station roofs and drainage systems, cellar renovations, and targeted structural shoring. Amtrak has submitted a capital request for funding for select construction elements in FY16 and is currently reviewing the next package of high-priority SOGR projects to advance into design. Page 40 Infrastructure and Investment Development

41 $20 MILLION IN RECENT INVESTMENTS STATION AND VICINITY PARTNER PROJECTS AMTRAK, MARYLAND AND CITY PARTNERS HAVE INVESTED OVER $20 MILLION IN STATION IMPROVEMENTS OVER THE LAST SIX YEARS. Station Generator New Static Signage* Restroom renovations* HVAC upgrades* Passenger Information Displays* New fire alarm system Historic window restoration* New train information board Eco-friendly Lighting Main hall maintenance & painting Amtrak platform lighting Passenger Information Displays* New water hydrants for train service* MARC crew base renovations* CCTV security system Welcome sign & hillside landscaping Exterior landscaping & planters New bike racks, plaza furniture and event programming At Left: The station s new $1.3M generator will provide critical resiliency for passenger operations. Page 41 Infrastructure and Investment Development * Funded through the MTA/Amtrak Joint Benefits Program

42 MASTER DEVELOPER PARTNERSHIP PROJECT OVERVIEW Attract a world-class master developer team to maximize the value of Amtrak s portfolio with a bold, fully integrated mixed-use urban district, with a vibrant transportation hub situated at its core. Anticipated Master Development Scope: Retail and potential commercial expansion opportunities within the Station, including the upper floors of the headhouse, Commercial development of Amtrak-owned properties surrounding the Station, Modernization of the Station to address state of good repair deficiencies and ADA upgrades Expansion of the Station to accommodate increased passenger volumes through the year 2040 and beyond Operations and maintenance of non-rail and non-railroad operations assets Page 42 Infrastructure and Investment Development

43 MASTER DEVELOPER PARTNERSHIP SOLICITATION PROCESS 1. Request for Information (RFI) COMPLETE Validate market interest in the Baltimore market and identify the potential range of interested private sector partners. Areas of focus included: Risk allocation, Schedule, Prequalification, Project scope, Concerns, Technical/financial considerations. Procurement Strategy: Three Stages 2. Request for Qualification (RFQ) UNDER EVALUATION Pre-qualification stage for eligibility and project requirements stipulated by Amtrak; RFQ process will determine the most highly qualified proposers. 3. Request for Proposals (RFP) NEXT STEP Instructions for developing detailed proposals, draft agreements, and draft technical requirements. RFP is followed by contract negotiations and financial close. Page 43 Infrastructure and Investment Development

44 MASTER DEVELOPER PARTNERSHIP SOLICITATION TIMELINE WINTER 2015 SUMMER 2015 WINTER 2016/2017 SPRING 2016 SUMMER 2016 Amtrak identifies development initiatives for its five major stations RFI Drafting & Stakeholder Scoping RFI Released to Market RFI Results Review & Stakeholder Briefings RFQ Drafting and Stakeholder Scoping FALL 2016 RFQ Released to Market WINTER 2016/2017 RFP Released to Market SUMMER 2017 Master Developer Selection WINTER 2017/2018 Master Developer \Contractual Close Shovel Ready Project for Phased Implementation Page 44 Infrastructure and Investment Development

45 OTHER BALTIMORE AREA INFRASTRUCTURE BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC (B&P) TUNNEL THE PROJECT : Replace the 143-year-old tunnel with an improved facility capable of high-speed rail and expanded conventional service. Status: Preliminary Engineering (Nominally 30%) and NEPA Documentation with Record of Decision to be completed by Spring Funding: $60M HSIPR funding for Preliminary Engineering and NEPA documentation. Additional $1.5M in SAFETEA-LU funding for existing tunnel inspections. No funding sources identified for final design/construction. Page 45 Infrastructure and Investment Development

46 B&P TUNNEL PROJECT PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE 3B REVISED Results in the best improvements to travel time; Provides accessibility improvements to the West Baltimore MARC Station; and Takes into account public comments that reduce environmental impacts. Page 46 Infrastructure and Investment Development 4

47 B&P TUNNEL PROJECT NEXT STEPS Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) will be published end of October Document mitigation concepts in FEIS Finalize preferred vent plant in FEIS Record of Decision (30% Preliminary Engineering and NEPA) expected Spring 2017 Identify funding to advance 30%- 100% design, followed by construction funding. Page 47 Infrastructure and Investment Development

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