1. 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

2. 6:53 AM

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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