Savannah Riverfront TrolleyProject PlansSavannah Riverfront Trolley
Why Savannah?
6 Million annual visitors and many go to River StreetRiver Street cobblestones inhibit walking the whole street Narrow sidewalks limit ADA accessBusinesses at both ends of street see fewer patronsLimited parking
Savannah Riverfront Trolley
Why Savannah?
Savannah Riverfront Trolley
Holiday InnDoubletreePromenadeSpringhill Suites
Issues Influencing Savannah Vehicle SelectionNeed to self power the carFirst cost / O&M costADA accessNeed for double-ended / double-sided carsStreet congestionSavannah Riverfront Trolley
Need to self power the carThis is a demonstration projectHistorically River Street never had wireYou do not want to fight the Historical Review Commission, yet
Savannah Riverfront Trolley
Costs always matterNew car would cost over a $1 millionMust be proven technologyMust be maintainable in Savannah
Savannah Riverfront Trolley
ADA Access Car borne lift preferred due to River St. geometry Additional options employed in other cities:Wayside LiftMini High Block platformHigh Platform (level boarding)Low Platform (level boarding)
Savannah Riverfront Trolley
Need for Double ended carsRemember: This is a demonstration projectTherefore no infrastructure in the groundThat means no loops also
Savannah Riverfront Trolley
Why not St. Pats Day?
Third largest parade in AmericaSecond largest celebrationWall to wall imbibing celebrators
Savannah Riverfront Trolley
Why the Melbourne TrolleyWe already owned itManufactured in Melbourne, Australia Historic real thing 70 years old8 ft. 6 in. wide, 47 ft longNow running in Seattle (6), San Francisco (1), San Jose (1), Memphis (10), Dallas (1)Double sided, double ended44 seats, 44 standeesADA access with car-borne lift
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Why Refurbished PCC Type Cars$125,000 less corrosion repairs than other optionsManufactured in US 1936-1952 to 30s art deco styling8.5 - 9 ft. wide, 46 49 ft longPhiladelphia, Boston, San Francisco still operating PCC fleetsLight uni-body design is easy to rebuild and modify45 seats, 50-70 standeesSavannah Riverfront Trolley
Why not aRestored Savannah BirneyThree original Savannah carbodies available7 ft. 8 in. wide, 28 ft longDouble ended, but only one door per side28-32 seatsSmall car, not well suited for ADA access, no room for generator/power system The ceremonial carSavannah Riverfront Trolley
The TechnologyGoal: to be so quiet that our guest will not know how it is poweredoff the shelf equipmentLow noise diesel generatorsHospital grade mufflersRegenerative brakingUltra-capacitors AC 480v/DC 600v motor controllersSavannah Riverfront Trolley
Street ImprovementsExisting pavement problems need to be correctedMinimize tripping hazardsStabilize Belgium blocksMake sure of reliabilityCorrect any track issues before the streetcar runsVs stopping it to do repairs afterDo no harm!Work with merchants and contractors to get in, get done and get out
Traffic & Delivery IssuesTrack location issuesTrack in middle of streetTraffic can not pass oncoming streetcar
Merchant IssuesTruck deliveries can not be eliminated Concern about eliminating one way traffic before it proves itself
Possible futureSavannah Riverfront Trolley21st Century CenterNew Transit CenterSavannah River LandingsVisitor Center
The ResultA project that combines technology with the best of proven practicesAt much less cost, less than $2 million for one mileAnd with practical applicationSavannah Riverfront Trolley
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