[nndl] Fw: RE: Crestview and Highland-area friends

Date: Monday, July 20, 2009, 2:25 PM
Hi folks,

 

Just wanted to keep you in the loop by
passing on our most recent MetroRail update.  Please circulate to your
respective communities.

 

Thanks so much!

 

Alissa

 

Alissa Schram

512-369-7759

 

www.stayoffthetracks.com

 

CAPITAL METRORAIL PROGRESS REPORT –
JULY 17, 2009

 

Capital Metro continues readying the MetroRail Red
Line for a safe launch into full-service operations. The project is still in
the final comprehensive operational testing phase, during which every component
is tested in conjunction with the whole to validate the safety and consistent
operation of the system. As Capital Metro staff discovers and resolves issues
within this phase, we have also completed the detailed documentation work that
will ensure smooth operations when MetroRail is in full-service.  Capital
Metro staff and partners are also using the additional time to redouble their
rail safety education efforts. While Capital Metro is not ready to announce a
new opening date yet, the community will appreciate the extra efforts being
taken now to ensure their safety both on and off the tracks.

 

Milestones Completed Since June 19

 

• Made adjustments to all
crossings as needed to function as designed and improve reliability.

• Identified resolution to
gate timing issue at the following crossings near the Kramer, Crestview and
Highland Stations: Kramer, Braker, Lamar, Guadalupe, Denson. Resolution will
adjust the amount of time gates are down when trains stop at nearby stations.

• Traffic signal preemption is
complete and operational at these crossings, pending final optimization
adjustments as needed:

   o 4th Street & Red River

   o IH-35 SBFR (near
4th Street )

   o IH-35 NBFR (near
4th Street )

   o IH-35 SBFR (near IH-35 lower deck)

   o
45th Street

   o
51st Street

   o
53rd Street

   o
Denson Drive

   o
Guadalupe Street

   o
North Lamar Boulevard

   o
Anderson Lane

   o
Crystal Falls Parkway

   o FM 2243

 

Signal preemption technology provides enhanced
safety at crossings 

adjacent to    intersections by
turning traffic lights green and 

allowing traffic to clear before gates are lowered.

 

• Completed train
engineers’ preliminary comprehensive contingency training.

• Completed comprehensive
software inventory and documentation process for the entire system which will
result in easier identification and resolution of any issues that may arise.

 

Remaining Milestones

• Complete full-service test
runs to adjust and finalize rail service schedules.

• Complete train
engineers’ final comprehensive contingency training, including passenger
simulation tests (scheduled for July 17 & 18).

• Complete final signal
technology adjustments and enhancements.

• Conduct final system
validation. This process ensures consistent and reliable operation of all
components working together.

 

When will service begin?

 

Capital Metro will announce an opening date when the
entire rail system is demonstrated to be operating in a consistent, reliable
and safe manner. We will report back to the community in mid-August. We will
continue rail safety outreach efforts during this time to increase awareness
about trains and prepare the community for MetroRail.

 

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From: Schram, Alissa

Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 6:37
PM

To: [at] ';
'Clem, Joanne'; 'Steve and Marilyn Rogers'; 'Bernson'; 'Martha Ward';
[at] '; [at] '; [at] ';
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Cc: Caldwell, Dinita

Subject: RE: Crestview and
Highland-area friends

 

Hello!

 

We sure are going to miss Matt over here!
 I’m very excited for him in his new position, though.

 

Please let me know how I may be of service
to you all.  If there are any upcoming meetings (Neighborhood Association,
or other), issues, or events that I or CapMetro needs to be aware of/attend,
please pass that info on.

 

I look forward to assisting you as best I
can.  Feel free to contact me any time.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Alissa

 

Alissa Schram

Community Involvement Specialist & Rail
Safety Liaison

Capital Metropolitan Transportation
Authority

Tel: 512.369.7759

 

 

www.stayoffthetracks.com

 

 

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From: Curtis, Matt

Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 1:19
PM

To: Curtis, Matt;
[at] ; Clem, Joanne; Steve and Marilyn Rogers; Bernson; Martha
Ward; [at] ; [at] ; [at] ;
[at]

Cc: Schram, Alissa; Caldwell,
Dinita

Subject: Crestview and
Highland-area friends

 

Dear MetroRail Neighb
or s,

 

Today is my last day at Capital Metro.
Beginning Monday I will be back in the May or ’s
office as May or Leffingwell’s
Communications Direct or .

 

Alissa Schram (cc’d above) is
someone many of you have w or ked
with. She will be monit or ing things
at the Crestview Station and areas nearby.

 

Dinita
Caldwell (cc’d above) many of you know,
will be taking on the responsibility of the Highland Station area.

 

I’ve enjoyed w or king
with all of you. Your neighb or hoods
have meant a lot to me.

 

I look f or ward
to continuing to w or k with you all
as I will be serving as a volunteer during the rail launch.

 

Take care,

 

Matt

 

Matt
Curtis

Asst. Direct or ,
Business and Community Development

512-389-7546

www.capmetro.org