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Agenda Programmed Improvements  Lakeline to Leander Double Track  Broadmoor MetroRail Station  McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station  Quiet Zones A. Lakeline to Leander Dbl Track D. Quiet Zones B. Broadmoor Station C. McKalla/MLS Station Lakeline to Leander Double Track Project Park Street to Discovery Blvd • Currently, there is a single main track between the Lakeline and Leander Stations • New 3350 LF double track to establish a zone for passing trains • Turnouts • Replace railroad bridge • Retaining Walls • Minor utility work • Provides improved service frequency and reliability; continuous improvement of the customer experience • Construction October 2021 through Fall 2022 Broadmoor MetroRail Station-Overview • New multi-modal transit hub • Adjacent to the Domain on N. Burnet Road • Half mile north of the existing Kramer station Domain • One mile north of the new Austin FC Q2 Stadium • Direct connectivity to the 803, and 466 Burnet Road Broadmoor Station Kramer Station Broadmoor MetroRail Station Area of new station Looking north towards new Broadmoor Station Broadmoor MetroRail Station-Amenities • Rail station with two double length, covered platforms • Over ½ mile of new double track as part of the new station • More than 400 shared parking spaces for transit users • Abundant pedestrian and bike friendly pathways • Safety and security enhancements Rail Station at Night Artist conceptual rendering Broadmoor P3 Development - Benefits • • • • • Increases MetroRail Red Line station annual boardings Provides a multi-modal transit connection in North Austin (Austin’s second downtown) Connected to a high-density, mixed- use development with a safe and walkable street grid Leverages private investment for a public project Supports the Imagine Austin vision of a more compact and connected city Platform Looking North Artist conceptual rendering McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Coming Summer 2023 Project includes: • New passenger rail station • Customer amenities • Site specific canopy designs • Crowd control & safety provisions • Double tracking • Drainage improvements • Train signals & control systems • Modifications to grade crossings • Sidewalks (limited) • Sustainability Features McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Area of new station Looking west towards new Q2 Stadium McKalla/MLS MetroRail Station Based on Preliminary (30%) Designs Artist’s conceptual rendering Quiet Zones • Work with our partners in the city and the FRA to design and implement additional quiet zone crossings. • We will conduct a diagnostic review to determine the requirements to convert four additional crossings into quiet zones. • During normal operating conditions, CapMetro will be able to cross these intersections without sounding the train horn. • Design and construct the necessary protection and safety devices at: • Rundberg Lane • Rutland Drive • Braker Lane • Kramer Lane QUESTIONS? Thanks for joining us. Visit ProjectConnect.com for more information.