Bi-State Development Agency of The Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District (inc)
Grant: $41,661,121 - Federal Transit Administration - Jul. 19, 2009
67% voted satisfied - 33% voted not satisfied - 3 vote(s) cast
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Award Description: Invest in public transportation by supporting five transit capital projects - Eads Bridge Rehabilitation, North Hanley Parking Lot & Bus Loop Improvements, Public Art, Rail & Tie Replacement, and UMSL Interlocking. Eads Bridge Rehabilitation: MetroLink trains run along a double track located on the lower rail deck of the Eads Bridge. The Eads Bridge crosses the Mississippi River to connect Missouri and Illinois. Time and weather have deteriorated the masonry and steel structural elements of the bridge. In this design/build project, the structural elements to be repaired or replaced will be identified, the necessary repairs/replacements will be made and the bridge's surface will be completely recoated. North Hanley Parking Lot Replacement & Bus Loop Improvement: The North Hanley MetroLink Station parking lot provides short term parking for passengers accessing both Metro's light rail & bus service. It was constructed as part of the original alignment over 16 years ago. It is in poor condition; there have been no significant repairs except for striping & patching since it was placed in service. This project will remove and replace approximately 393,000 square feet of asphalt parking lot surface, defective sidewalks, ramp surfaces and deteriorated curbs. Additionally, the bus loop will be replaced and two saw tooth bus bays will be added adjacent to the existing bus bays. Public Art: This is a 1% enhancement project that will install public art at seven Missouri MetroLink stations along the original Missouri alignment. The seven stations are Arch-Laclede's Landing, Stadium, Union Station, Central West End, Wellston, UMSL North and Lambert Airport Main Terminal. Rail & Tie Replacement: The original Phase I Missouri MetroLink alignment was constructed on portions of existing railroad right-of-way using the existing rail. Many of the locations along the alignment, passenger stations and low-grade areas require modifications to prolong the life of the light rail system. Existing wood ties will be replaced with concrete ties that last longer and are more durable than the existing ones. This project also replaces existing track with new rail and replaces/repairs pedestrian walkways along the alignment. UMSL Interlocking: This project modifies existing signal and train control, communications, overhead catenary, and track system elements to install a new fully powered, signalized universal crossover east of the existing UMSL South MetroLink Station. Project activities will include the installation of new rail, concrete ties, corrosion control fasteners, turnouts on concrete ties, catenary poles, sectionalization insulators, audio-frequency & power signal house, auto - transfer standby generator, SCADA modifications, wayside signals & apparatus, retaining wall, fencing and integration testing. Collectively, these projects will extend the useful life, efficiency and safety of the MetroLink light rail system in addition to creating & retaining jobs.
Project Description: This grant will allow Metro to rehabilitate the portion of the Eads Bridge on which Metro's light rail trains travel; repair/replace asphalt at the North Hanley MetroLink Station parking lot; replace the current bus loop at North Hanley and add two saw tooth bus bays adjacent to the existing bus bays at North Hanley; install new works of public art at seven of the 17 Missouri MetroLink stations; replace existing track with new rail, replace existing wood ties with concrete ties, and replace/repair pedestrian walkways along the Missouri Phase I MetroLink alignment; and, install a new interlocking east of the existing UMSL South MetroLink Station. As a result of these investments, Metro will be able to offer public transportation service that is safer, more reliable, more environmentally friendly, and more accessible. Activities for the quarter: Internal staff prepared construction drawings and specifications for the North Hanley geotechnical and paving contracts, prepared construction drawings and specifications for the UMSL Interlocking project, issued RFPs for the North Hanley & UMSL Interlocking projects, reviewed proposals received in response to the RFPs, and awarded the contract for North Hanley geotechnical services. Work at North Hanley has started; the contractor is performing soil boring to determine soil conditions beneath the paved surfaces. Internal staff prepared and submitted the necessary documentation for environmental clearance applications for all projects funded in this award. Internal staff are also worked on developing the construction drawings and specifications for the Eads Bridge construction contractor RFP. Planning activities started and continue working to develop specifications for the public art RFP. Internal staff are also conducting safety inspections at the various project locations.
Infrastructure Description: Metro will use its grant to rehabilitate the portion of the Eads Bridge on which Metro's light rail system (MetroLink) trains travel; repair/replace asphalt at the North Hanley MetroLink Station parking lot; replace the current bus loop at North Hanley and add two saw tooth bus bays adjacent to the existing bus bays at North Hanley; install new works of public art at 7 of the 17 Missouri Phase I MetroLink Stations; replace existing track with new rail, replace existing wood ties with concrete ties, and replace/repair pedestrian walkways along the Missouri portion of the MetroLink Phase I alignment; install a new interlocking east of the existing UMSL South MetroLink Station. The projects funded under this grant meet the following infrastructure purposes and rationales: 1. to invest in transportation, environmental protection and other infrastructure that will provide long-term economic benefits; and, 2. to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery in the engineering and construction industries.
Jobs Summary: This grant funds rehabilitation of the Eads Bridge, construction of the UMSL Interlocking, replacement of rail and ties at various locations along the Missouri Phase I segment of the MetroLink alignment, improvements at the North Hanley MetroLink Station that include repairing/replacing asphalt and concrete at the parking lot, replacing the current bus loop and adding two saw tooth bus bays adjacent to the existing bus bays. During this quarter 2.36 FTE jobs were retained; there were no jobs created. Activities undertaken this quarter: Internal staff prepared construction drawings and specifications for the North Hanley geotechnical and paving contracts, prepared construction drawings and specifications for the UMSL Interlocking project, issued RFPs for the North Hanley & UMSL Interlocking projects, reviewed proposals received in response to the RFPs and awarded the contract for North Hanley geotechnical services. Work has begun at North Hanley; as part of the geotechnical investigation, 3 drillers have started the soil boring activities. Internal staff prepared the necessary documentation and submitted environmental clearance applications for all projects funded in this award. Internal staff are also developing the construction drawings and specifications for the Eads Bridge construction RFP. Planning activities started and work continues on developing specifications for the public art RFP. Internal staff are also conducting safety inspections at the various project locations. (Total jobs reported: 2)
Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed
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