Operations and Service Concept L Line operations plan through downtown loop and on Welton Street Light rail system changes in detail Peak capacity, vehicle requirements, O&M calcs Next steps

6:53 AM

L Line concept Fits With Other System Changes C Line replaces the D Line as base service for the Southwest Lines Helps with DUS connections, CU A Line service: every rail corridor has a one-transfer connection Special service to CPV events would be covered with regular service: Rockies, Broncos, etc E Line midday service increase to 15-minutes (already info item presented to Board in April 2015) W Line peak service reduced to even 15-minute headway (Winter 2016 proposal)

D and L Line Change Concepts L Line replaces D Line between downtown and 30th & Downing L Line is scheduled to offset Route 43 times, providing even service during off-peak

C and D Line Change Concepts C Line becomes the base route for Southwest C Line increases to 15-minute base frequencies most of the day, everyday D Line turns into peak-oriented (similar to F Line)

E and F Line Change Concepts E Line midday service increased to 15-minute frequencies Keeps up with E Line growth, consistent service throughout the week, and CU A Line connections

Peak Hour, Peak Direction Southwest Corridor Throughput Current Proposed 30th & Downing 1,200 162 400 Downtown and DUS I-25 & Broadway 2,400 2,500 1,587 324 600 1,800 1,263 1,000 1,500 Littleton-Mineral Jan16 Peak hour load Peak hour capacity Jan16 Peak hour load Peak hour capacity

Peak Vehicle Requirement Current Proposed C/D Lines 5 trains X 3 cars = 15 LRVs D Lines 7 trains X 3 cars 21 LRVs 36 total LRVs C Lines 2 trains X 3 cars + 3 trains X 2 cars = 12 LRVs D Lines 3 trains X 4 cars 18 LRVs L Lines 3 trains X 2 car 6 LRVs 36 total LRVs

Operations and Maintenance Cost Summary Existing: $1.3 to $3.4 million In annual savings Proposed: 3 L Line Options Based on Cars Per Train Plus Estimated Special Event Savings: 12,510 revenue car hours 309,490 revenue car miles $2,066,572 annual fully-allocated total route costs

Next Steps Working on equity Analysis and Welton survey later this year Start 14th & Stout signal/TWC work External meetings: City of Denver Five Points stakeholders for service change preparation Service change process for May 2017