Presented at Princeton Future Princeton Public Library, Princeton NJ Ultimate Accessibility Through Modernization and Extension of the Dinky to Palmer Square Alain L. Kornhauser Resident, Montadale Circle Princeton Township Andrew Koontz President, Borough Council, Princeton Borough Presented at Princeton Future Princeton Public Library, Princeton NJ September 25, 2010

Whereas, Princeton University located a parking garage without adequate accessibility Fac ulty Road Parking Garage Dinky Station Alexander Road September 25, 2010

Whereas, Princeton University wishes to create a barrier-free pedestrian plaza as part of its Arts Center Development Project September 25, 2010

Whereas, Princeton University, without using any of its infinite wisdom, initiated a “Land Grab” by proposing that the Dinky Station be moved 450 ft. September 25, 2010

Whereas, Princeton University, without using any of its infinite wisdom, initiated a “Land Grab” by proposing that the Dinky Station be moved 450 ft. September 25, 2010

Whereas, This would be the 2nd time the University has performed a “Land Grab” on the Dinky. The original station was moved “450 feet” to make room to create a “barrier free plaza” between Henry & 1901 etc. September 25, 2010

Whereas, This would be the Nth time the University has opposed rail accessibility to the center of Princeton. Two interurban trolley lines connected Trenton and Princeton. Both succumbed to the contemporary “Marv Reed’s BRT” which rapidly transformed into the “606”. September 25, 2010

Whereas, by using just a little wisdom, one observes that the elevation of the Dinky tracks at it Canal crossing is approximately 42 feet 42 feet September 25, 2010

Whereas, one further observes that the Dinky tracks rise 66 feet so as to make a dangerous at-grade crossing with Faculty Road September 25, 2010

Whereas, one further observes that the Dinky tracks rise another 37 feet to its current station location and creating the surface nuisance for the garage and the plaza Climb 37 ft to Current Station Location 42 ft Canal Xing Elevation Climb 66 ft to Faculty Road Xing September 25, 2010

Let it be Resolved, To re-grade the Dinky line so that it climbs only 46 feet so that it can safely pass under Faculty Road After Now September 25, 2010

Let it be Resolved, To re-grade the Dinky line so that it climbs only 46 feet so that it can safely pass under Faculty Road After Now September 25, 2010

Let it Further be Resolved, to continue the grading so as to relocate the Princeton Dinky Station 20 feet below its current location September 25, 2010

Underground Dinky Station Let it Further be Resolved, that NJ Transit grant “air rights” to Princeton University so that it can create a barrier free plaza and access drive to its parking garage Underground Dinky Station September 25, 2010

Development Opportunity Let it Further be Resolved, that with its “air rights”, Princeton University will make better use of its otherwise barriered land holdings along Alexander Road Development Opportunity Development Opportunity Cover Over September 25, 2010

Let it Further be Resolved, that NJ Transit evaluate the feasibility of Modernizing the Dinky through Automation since its tracks are now completely grade-separated Enabling 24-7 operation (if need be) Meet of all trains at Princeton Jct. 5 minute headway integration with P. Jct. Transit Village Many proven technology options; for example: JFK Air Train Technology September 25, 2010

JFK Air Train Technology Linear Induction Motor Propulsion Completely Automated Other Implementations Vancouver, BC SkyTrain Largest system 1st opened in 1985 Toronto (1985) Detroit (1987)) Kuala Lumpur (1998) Beijing Airport Line (2008) Video Outside Video Yongin, South Korea (under construction) September 25, 2010

Let it Further be Resolved, Automation of the Dinky would enable the University to add an additional station east of the canal enabling intelligent accessibility and development of those lands September 25, 2010

Whereas, The natural contour of the land is such that the elevation of the Kiosk at Palmer Square is 43 feet above that at the current Princeton Station 188 feet 145 feet September 25, 2010

Whereas, Princeton University will have granted NJ Transit the right to tunnel under its campus at some future date 1,700 feet February 16, 2010

Let it Further be Resolved, that NJ transit undertake a thorough study of the engineering and economic implications of extending the Dinky to an underground station at Palmer Square September 25, 2010