1. Operations and Service Concept

2. The L Line concept is an implementation of the Central Rail Extension (CRE) operations plan without construction of the extension to 38th & Blake Station
Helps improve system reliability and on-time performance
More efficient use of vehicles miles
Increased flexibility for future service

3. L Line Proposal Fits With Other Light Rail 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

4. D and L Line Change Proposals
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

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

6. E and F Line Change Proposals
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

9. L Line trains in context with other trains in the downtown loop

10. 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

11. Peak Vehicle Requirement
Proposed
Current
C/D Lines
5 trains X 3 cars =
15 LRVs
D Lines
7 trains X 3 cars
21 LRVs
36 total peak LRVs
C Lines
1 trains X 3 cars +
4 trains X 2 cars =
11 LRVs
D Lines
4 trains X 4 cars
19 LRVs
L Lines
3 trains X 2 car =
6 LRVs
36 total peak LRVs

12. 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

13. Signal Work Required for 14th & Stout Intersection
Two additional rail signals for switch movement
Traffic signal for loop trains for transit signal phase
Additional train to wayside communication (TWC) loop at 15th Street

14. Next Steps
Approval of PUC Application (by end of June)
Continued coordination with the City and County of Denver for signal work (July-August timeframe)
Public outreach in advance of runboard process (this month)
August 2017 service change public hearings (June)