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STAFF PRESENTATION TO FOLLOW:
CITY OF lOVVA CITY
41 ❑ East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1826
(319) 356-5000
Q 19) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
Potential Re -use of the
CRANDIC Rail Line
SUMMARY OF OPTIONS
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL - WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
MPG:
Agenda
Background
History of Studies
Findings of Studies
Summary of Options
Other Considerations
Next steps
MP IC
Background
CRANDIC Operated as a high-
speed interurban rail line from
Cedar Rapids to Iowa City
1904-1953
17 interurbans ran each way
from 5 am to midnight
At its peak in 1945 the
CRANDIC carried 573,307
passengers annually
Figure 3. High -Speed Interurban Car on the CRANOK A Swisher Source: CRANM (Wiffiom D. A4iddfetorr )
Background
Tracks currently used as
freight rail and interchange
with Iowa Interstate Railroad
(IAIS)
Most recent study corridor
approximately 9.0 miles in
length — Penn Street to
Burlington Street
History of Studies
Iowa City — Cedar Rapids Passenger Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study (2015) —
Phase I
Iowa City — North Liberty Passenger Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study (2016) —
Phase II
Iowa City — Oakdale CRANDIC Right -of -Way Rails -to -Trails Conversion Study
(2018)
Iowa City — North Liberty Commuter Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study (2020) —
Phase III
Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility on the CRANDIC Rail Corridor (2024)
Pop Up Metro —Light Rail Project (2025)
MPG:
Historyof St
Iowa City — Cedar Rapids Passenger Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study (2015) —
Phase I
Iowa City — North Liberty Passenger Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study (2016) —
Phase II
/ Iowa City— Oakdale CRANDIC Right -of -Way Rails -to -Trails Conversion Study
(2018)
Iowa City — North Liberty Commuter Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study (2020) —
Phase III
Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility on the CRANDIC Rail Corridor (2024)
Pop Up Metro — Light Rail Project (2025)
9 Passenger Rail Conceptual
JE�A Feasibility Study (2020)
Burlington Street Penn Street
Iowa City ? stops 1 stations North Liberty
25 minutes end -to -end
Service Frequency
(D 30-min
6 AM - 7 PM Mon -Friday
••••
Estimated Ridership
5,300 daily Mon -Friday fill
Capital Cost: $60 million
Annual Operating Cost: $5.9 million
MPG:
r— � Bus Rapid Transit feasibility on the
=a CRANDIC Rail Corridor (2024)
Clinton Street
Iowa City
(DService Frequency
15-min peak
30-min off-peak
18 stops 1 stations
Penn Street
North Liberty
27 minutes end -to -end 30
5 AM - 11 PM Mon -Sunday
(reduced on weekends)
Estimated Ridership
4,300 daily Mon -Friday
Capital Cost: $87.4 million
Annual Operating Cost: $2.4 million
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MPG:
Burlington Street
Iowa City
Pop -Up Metro - Light Rail Project
(2025)
Penn Street
North Liberty
AO
30 minutes end -to -end
6 stops 1 stations
6 AM - 9 PM Mon -Friday
(D Service Frequency Estimated Ridership
45 minutes Not available
Capital Cost: $5.7 million
Annual Operating Cost: $3.7 million
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MPG:
Summary of Options
Capital Cost
Annual Operations Cost
Multi -Use Trail Cost
Owned or Leased
Vehicle Type / Number
Daily Ridership Estimate
Span of Service
Service Frequency
End - End Travel Time
Number of Stops
$60 million (Adj to 2024)
$5.9 million (Adj to 2024)
$6.8 million (Adj to 2024)
Owned
(3) Diesel Trainsets
5,300 passengers (2019)
6 AM-7 PM Mon -Friday
30 Minute
25 minutes
7 stops
$87.4 million
$2.4 million
$4.6 million
Owned
(7) 40' Electric Buses
4,300 passengers (2024)
5 AM-11 PM Sun -Saturday
(reduced on weekends)
15 Minute / 30 Minute
(peak / off-peak headway)
27 minutes
18 stops
$5.7 million
$3.7 million
Not contemplated
Leased
(2) Electric Trainsets
Not estimated
6 AM-9 PM Mon -Friday
45 Minute
30 minutes
6 stops
Other considerations
Trains may have more appeal than buses
Bus rapid transit routes can adapt to changes in termini and can be tailored to demand
/ Local knowledge of bus operations, maintenance, and facilities
Need for a new or consolidated transit agency
Battery electric vehicles vs. traditional diesel vehicles
/ Lease vs. purchase considerations
Pop-up Metro faster implementation and removal
Bus rapid transit requires removal of tracks and potential for regulatory snags
MPG:
Next Steps
Determine the preferred approach to transit on the CRANDIC corridor
Coordinate with CRANDIC on the timing and approach to railroad abandonment (if necessary)
Determine regional consensus on agency to operate service
Identify preferred funding sources for operating costs
Prepare grant applications to advance design and construction
MPG:
Questions?
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STAFF PRESENTATION CONCLUDED
CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240- 1 826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org