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FasTracks programme, US

27th May 2016

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
FasTracks programme, Colorado, US.

Client
Denver Regional Transportation District.

Project Description
The RTD FasTracks programme is a multibillion-dollar comprehensive transit expansion plan to build 196 km of new commuter rail and light rail, 29 km of bus rapid transit busways, 57 new transit stations, 21 000 new parking spaces at light rail and bus stations, and the enhancement of bus services for easy, convenient bus/rail connections across the eight-county district.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Ongoing.

Latest Developments
The University of Colorado A line of the Denver Eagle P3 commuter rail project has been completed and is open to the general public.

The 37 km electric commuter rail line between downtown Denver Union Station and Denver International Airport officially opened on Friday, April 22, 2016.

The University of Colorado A Line comprises eight stations along the route and uses new rail cars that are a first-of-their-kind in Denver, with level boarding to better accommodate travellers with luggage and accessibility needs. The cars reach top speeds of 127 km/h and can carry up to 200 passengers.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
RTD public relations, tel +1 303 299 2257 or email publicrelations@rtd-denver.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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