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Tempe Streetcar

Public MeetingJune 7, 2017

Agenda

Project Background and Status Design Progress Construction Team Meet-and-Greet Utility Relocation

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Route and Stop Locations

3 miles 14 stops 6 vehicles 4 TPSS locations 2 LRT

connections

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Federal Funding Update

$50M included in FY17 Budget $25M anticipated in FY18 Budget Full funding grant agreement to be signed

fall 2017

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Vehicle Paint Scheme

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Off-wire Design

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Traction Power Substation (TPSS)

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TPSS located at N Beverly/Main Street in Mesa*For illustrative purposes only

Mill Avenue ConfigurationMill – University to Rio Salado

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Rio Salado Parkway Update

Track alignment alternatives Median South side

Continue coordination with APS, ASU, Hayden Flour Mill, Parks, Tribal Community, Stakeholders

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Streetcar Stops and Elements

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Tucson, AZ Seating Shade canopy Schedule and system

information Trash receptacles Fare vending machine Public art Landscaping

Streetcar Stop Example

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Streetcar Stop ExampleApache Blvd/College Ave


Streetcar Stop Example3rd St/Mill Ave


Public Art

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Zone 1: Koryn RolstadRio Salado Parkway

Tree-like artwork relates to nature and is located in the desert landscaping on the platform

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“Illuminated Nature and Connections” stands as groupings of tree like forms growing out of the ground like beacons

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Aluminum tubing and laser-cut dichroic acrylic panels that appear to change color stand between 14’ and 16’ high

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Different color palette for each grouping unique to each of the three stations 21

Zone 2: Ben Olmstead and Simon DonovanDowntown

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1” aluminum screens Photos of locals converted into gray scale ¼” vertical striations milled to create images that shift in clarity as one passes by

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Silkscreened “stained glass” art panels in the canopy

Variety of images and themes that correspond to the metal screens

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We see the potential for humorous subject matter

Envision looking up to see a life sized child lying above, with his face pressed against the glass looking at you below

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Zone 3: Mary LuckingGammage Curve

Aluminum shade screens integrated into the architecture

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Each screen will reflect the architecture of the neighborhood

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½” aluminum screens will have ¼” cut aluminum details Populated with cast aluminum figures

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Tiny joyful figures will be: Animals found in the neighborhood Residents engaged in outdoor activities

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Zone 4: Bobby ZokaitesApache Boulevard

Apache & Paseo Del Saber –Superbloom

Reclaimed Tempe Streetlights30

Zone 4: Bobby ZokaitesApache Boulevard

Apache & Rural – Signs Reimagined mid-century motel signs

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Zone 4: Bobby ZokaitesApache Boulevard Apache &

Dorsey –“Tchotchke”

Rediscovered historic air handler found in the neighborhood

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Construction Team

Andy AuxierProject Manager

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Jon BrazealConstruction

Manager

Luis MotaResident Engineer

Mike SanderProject Engineer

Summer 2017 Utility Relocation Work Begin June 1, 2017; end August 11, 2017 Mill and Ash avenues work includes water and sewer Mill Avenue:

Monday : Wednesday 1 a.m. – 10 a.m. Thursday : Friday 3 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Ash Avenue: Monday : Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Some weekend work may occur Temporary transit route detours Lanes maintained in each direction

Some left/right turn impacts

Summer 2017 Utility Relocation Schedule

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Utility Relocation

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Construction Schedule

Questions?

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Jordan Brackett Valley Metro

Community Relations [email protected]

602.744.5552

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