Skyway

Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... ES-1
E.1 Study Overview and Purpose ................................................................................................... ES-1
E.2 Skyway Advantages and Opportunities ................................................................................... ES-1
E.3 Feasibility Findings and Conclusions ........................................................................................ ES-3
E.4 Skyway Challenges and Next Steps .......................................................................................... ES-4
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Study Purpose and Objectives ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Report Structure ........................................................................................................................ 1-2
2.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS .........................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Regulatory Requirements .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Potential Environmental Issues ................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Corridor Mobility Features ......................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4 Land Use ..................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.5 Right-of-Way .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.6 Utilities ....................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.7 Topography ................................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.8 Planned and Future Facilities ..................................................................................................... 2-6
3.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................3-1
3.1 System Design ............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Preliminary Operating Concept ................................................................................................. 3-2
4.0 MARKET ASSESSMENT .........................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Identification of Market Segments ............................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Candidate Skyway Trips ............................................................................................................. 4-4
4.3 Skyway Ridership Propensity ..................................................................................................... 4-7
4.4 Preliminary Skyway Ridership Forecasts .................................................................................... 4-7
5.0 ALIGNMENT CONCEPT ..........................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Alignment ................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Station Design and Locations ..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Tower Types and Location ....................................................................................................... 5-12
6.0 IMPLEMENTATION COSTS AND FINANCING ..........................................................................6-1
6.1 System Cost Estimates ............................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Annual Operation and Maintenance Costs ................................................................................ 6-2
6.3 Farebox Revenue Potential ........................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 Project Delivery Options ............................................................................................................ 6-3
6.5 Project Operational Methods .................................................................................................... 6-4
6.6 Project Financing Options .......................................................................................................... 6-4
7.0 Skyway – NEXT STEPS! .........................................................................................................7-1
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