1. PHX SKY TRAIN MAKING TRACKS IN THE ARIZONA DESERT
Jennifer Maples
City of Phoenix
Aviation Superintendent
Anne Kurtenbach
City of Phoenix
Aviation Program Manager

2. Why Build the Train? Balanced Airport Clear Road Congestion
Free-Up Curb Space
Reduce congestion and improve traffic flow through terminal core
Free-Up Curb Space
Improve landside operations
Cut through traffic
Congested curbs
Buses – roadway system “breaks” at 48 MAP
Can move more people more quickly and more efficiently

3. PHX Sky Train System Stage 1 to terminal 4
Stage 1A to terminal 3 and 2
Stage 2 to Rental Car Center

4. Project Delivery Fixed Facilities CM@Risk
Fixed Facilities Cost: $458 Million
System Contract
Design-Build-Operate-Maintain
Capital and O&M Contracts
System Cost: $186 Million
Non-taxpayer funded
PFC’s and airport revenues

5. Economic Impact Person Years of Employment: 8,000 Jobs Stage 1: 5,961
Stage 1a: 1,954
Total Economic Output: $1 Billion
Stage 1: ($732M)
Stage 1A: ($257M)
Economic conditions have caused some state and local governments to defer capital programs
City of Phoenix is attempting to accelerate several of its capital improvements (eg roads/streets projects) to provide economic stimulus to local businesses
Poor economy is also typically the best time to build because material costs are low
AT project is moving forward to provide jobs, economic impact, low building costs, and (most importantly) to provide the infrastructure that will be essential to the airport’s future growth.
Elliott D. Pollack & Co.

6. PHX Sky Train Project Overview
Stage 1:
Redesign* Began in January 2007
Construction Began in early 2008 (heavy construction started in mid 2009)
Began Passenger Service April 2013
3 Stations
2 Miles of Dual-Lane Guideway
Maintenance and Storage Facility
18 Vehicle Fleet

7. Challenges (aka Moving Parts)
Foundation Work Commenced at Terminal 4
Early package:
3/3/08)
Concurrent with Checkpoint
“C” Expansion

10. Moving Parts (cont.) Construction of 44th ST Pedestrian Bridge
Completed on 12/5/08
In time for 12/27/08 METRO opening

11. Moving Parts (cont.) Maintenance & Storage Facility Site Excavation
500,000 cubic yards by 2/11/09
Relocation of East Economy Toll Plaza
Makes way for construction of EEL station

12. Moving Parts (cont.) Stakeholders Train System Procurement Airlines
2 year process
Mayor and City Council
Impact on some design elements

13. Project Key Components
Stations
Guideway
Roadway Modifications
Maintenance & Storage Facility
Train Systems and Vehicles
Stage 1A Expansion

14. 44th St. with SR 143 Modifications
Connect Madison to 44th St
Carry Train on SB side of 44th Street, Rebuild NB for 2-way Traffic
Driveway to Train MSF
Reconstruct SB to WB Ramp
ADOT to Improve SR 143 TI

15. Taxiway “Romeo” Bridge
April 14, 2018
Taxiway “Romeo” Bridge
1st Mass Transit bridge over live Taxiway
Accommodates Group V Aircraft
B Exercise
Cast-in-Place 350’ Span
6 month closure
Bridge structure poured in 4 nights
You have had a chance to ride the train, now let’s learn a little about it.
Synchronized Double Shuttle
Single Lane Shuttle
Bi-Directional
Capacity
Headway
Synchronized Double Shuttle (Trains on both guideways will operate in tandem)
Single Lane Shuttle (Trains operate independently)

17. PHX Sky Train - Project Plan

18. Stage 1A System Expansion
Stage 1A Extends the System to Terminal 3
Walkway connection to Terminal 2

19. Stage 1A Passenger Service in December 2014 System Cost: $45 Million
Fixed Facilities Cost: $195 Million
No Additional Cars or Electrical Power Substations Required
Further Reduces the Number of Buses

20. Lessons Learned Number of Design Packages & GMPs must be manageable
APS Coordination needed early for power concepts
Utility Locating – robust early program was effective in Stage 1A
Facilitated Design Development and Owner Reviews worked well
Early & frequent integrated facility design reviews with Bombardier
Provide sub-meters for water, electrical, etc.
Consider drainage at depressed areas for high intensity rainfalls
Consider platform doors seals; protect against fumes & dust
Ensure no air columns are to be used for mechanical systems

21. Lessons Learned (cont.)
Evaluate signage throughout Sky Train system for dynamic options
Evaluate real time messaging & communication for delays & notices
Ground concrete & Terrazzo – control cracking, use underlays or other means; consider alternate flooring types if needed
Add more power outlets for house power / cleaning / maintenance
Punch walks - confirm before and after with photos
Consider 1 year maintenance contract for vertical transportation from time of train service start-up
Evaluate options to incorporate solar

22. Stage 2 Expansion
Additional 2.5 miles of Dual Lane Guideway to the Rental Car Center
2-3 Additional Stations
2 Additional Electrical Power Substations
2 Additional Taxiway Crossings
I-10 Freeway Crossing
West Ground Transportation Center
Consolidated Office Complex
Planning is Ongoing

23. Stage 2 System Expansion
More Than Triple the Current Fleet
Expansion of the MSF Maintenance Bays
Expansion of the Yard Track
Automated Car Wash
Testing and System Integration

24. Stage 2 Challenges Facilities Integration System Integration
Enabling Projects
We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know
System Integration
MSF Expansion
Testing and Commissioning

25. Sky Train System Bombardier Innovia APM 200 vehicles
Automated, Driverless
Electric Powered
18-Vehicle Fleet
53 passengers per car
Up to 38 mph
Vehicle Design Life
25 years
2 million miles

26. PHX Sky Train Service Levels
Hours of Operation
24/7/365
Travel Time
7 minutes - 44th St. Station to Terminal 3
Frequency / Headways
Train arrives at station every 3 – 4 minutes during normal hours
Tremendous passenger flow capacity
2, 3, or even 4 car train configurations to meet future demand
2000 Passengers Per Hour Per Direction
Automated computer controlled vehicles
Electric propulsion power
1.7 miles of dual lane track (Bi-directional)
75% Elevated guideway
2-Car Trains = 2,100 passengers per hour per direction
You have had a chance to ride the train, now let’s learn a little about it.
Synchronized Double Shuttle
Single Lane Shuttle
Bi-Directional
Capacity
Headway
Synchronized Double Shuttle (Trains on both guideways will operate in tandem)
Single Lane Shuttle (Trains operate independently)

27. Annual Passenger Counts
Ridership
Annual Passenger Counts
2013
2.6 Million
2014
3.5 Million
2015
5 Million
2016
3.9 Million
Total
15 Million

28. Operations & Maintenance
PHX Sky Train Facility
Long-Term O&M Partnership with Bombardier Transportation USA
PHX Sky Train Control Center
Maintenance
Automated computer controlled vehicles
Electric propulsion power
1.7 miles of dual lane track (Bi-directional)
75% Elevated guideway
2-Car Trains = 2,100 passengers per hour per direction
You have had a chance to ride the train, now let’s learn a little about it.
Synchronized Double Shuttle
Single Lane Shuttle
Bi-Directional
Capacity
Headway
Synchronized Double Shuttle (Trains on both guideways will operate in tandem)
Single Lane Shuttle (Trains operate independently)

29. Summary
Phoenix Sky Harbor strives for the ultimate passenger experience
The PHX Sky Train is an integral part, but also helps to alleviate congestion on the roadways
PHX Sky Train will accommodate future growth.
Operational Enhancements increase system functionality and customer service.

30. Questions?