Boylan Wye Station Alternatives

Alternative Station Sites	"Wye" (A) Refered to as the Wye Location Endorsed by Committee on Dec 12/2001  Elevated in the southeast portion of the railroad 'Wye', south of Hargett St.	"Wye"(B)  Elevated in the center of the railroad 'Wye', south of Hargett Street	"Wye" (C) Refered to as the Morgan Street Station At ground level, between Morgan and Hargett Streets, just west of the rail corridor	Hillsborough Street At ground level, north of the Hillsborough Street Bridge
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT POTENTIAL
Displacement / Relocation	One building within the Wye and 3 buildings on the east edge of the Wye, west of West Street, all these buildings are owned by the Dillion Supply Company and include 3 other businesses; Hartsfield Auto Repair	One building within the Wye and a building on the north corner of Martin Street, both of which are owned by the Dillion Supply Company; a Ready Mix Concrete Company building; Goodwin Sand & Gravel Company; Hartsfield Auto Repair	The Shelton Furniture Company and Curve Makers (in one building between Hargett and Morgan Streets); a Ready Mix Concrete Company building; Goodwin Sand & Gravel Company	Hartsfield Auto Repair
Noise Sensitive Places within 300 feet	None	None	Seven homes	Saint Paul A. M. E. Church, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Properties
Environmental Justice Issues	The population in the 1990 census block groups that are within 1/2 mile of the station site is about 48% minority, compared with the general population's average of 32 %; the actual census block containing the station is about 18% minority; about 10 % of the station block group population is low-income	The population in the 1990 census block groups that are within 1/2 mile of the station site is about 48% minority, compared with the general population's average of 32 %; the actual census block containing the station is about 18% minority; about 10 % of the station block group population is low-income	The population in the 1990 census block groups that are within 1/2 mile of the station site is about 48% minority, compared with the general population's average of 32 %; the actual census block containing the station is about 18% minority; about 10 % of the station block group population is low-income	The population in the 1990 census block groups that are within 1/2 mile of the station site is comparable to the general population's average of 32%; the census block group containing the station is about 32% minority and 50% low-income.
Visual Effects	Industrial view replaced with a station view from the Boylan Heights Neighborhood	Industrial view replaced with a station view from the Boylan Heights Neighborhood	Industrial view replaced with a station view from the Boylan Heights Neighborhood	None
Cultural & Historic Resources
Historic Properties	No historic properties or districts will be displaced or directly affected; the trackwork will be close to but not within the Boylan Historic District; the station site is adjacent the proposed industrial Depot Historic Overlay District which includes one National Register Study List property	No historic properties or districts will be displaced or directly affected; the trackwork will be close to but not within the Boylan Historic District; the station site is adjacent the proposed industrial Depot Historic Overlay District which includes one National Register Study List property	No historic properties or districts will be displaced or directly affected; the station site is adjacent to the South Boylan Historic District, which has been recommended for National Register Eligibility	No historic properties or district will be displaced or directly affected; the station site is within a potentially proposed Central Raleigh Historic District; near-by or adjacent historic resources include the (former) Raleigh Electric Company Building, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, the Dodd-Hinsdale House
Parks and Natural Systems	No parks, wetlands, streams or endangered species are impacted	No parks, wetlands, streams or endangered species are impacted	No parks, wetlands, streams or endangered species are impacted	No parks, wetlands, streams or endangered species are impacted
Hazardous Materials & Underground Tanks	There are no hazardous materials or underground storage tanks on the site; registered underground storage tanks exist near the site	There are no hazardous materials or underground storage tanks on the site; registered underground storage tanks exist near the site	There are no hazardous materials or underground storage tanks on the site; registered underground storage tanks exist near the site	There are no Hazardous Materials or underground tanks on the site; registered underground storage tanks exist near the site; a leaking tank is recorded one block from this station site
Plan Compatibility
Plans/zoning Supportive of Increased Density and Mixed Uses	This site is within the City's Regional Intensity Area, designated to support intense, mixed-use, transit-oriented development; this location is also consistent with the adopted location for the City's proposed Intermodal Terminal Facility within the Wye	This site is within the City's Regional Intensity Area, designated to support intense, mixed-use, transit-oriented development; this location is also consistent with the adopted location for the City's proposed Intermodal Terminal Facility within the Wye	This site is within the City's Regional Intensity Area, designated to support intense, mixed-use, transit-oriented development; the City's adopted plans locate the Intermodal Terminal Facility within the Wye, generally south of this station site	This site is within the City's Regional Intensity Area, designated to support intense, mixed-use, transit-oriented development; the City's adopted plans locate the Intermodal Terminal Facility within the Wye, and this site is north of the Wye
Compatible with Existing Land Use	Yes	Yes	This station site would not be compatible with adjacent residential land uses; it would bring bus and auto traffic into this partially residential area	Yes
Enhances Investment / Reinvestment	The acquisition of property (business displacement) on the north and south sides of Hargett Street would support economic development by bringing these properties onto the redevelopment market thereby returning the value of the infrastructure investment to the general public and the private sector	The properties acquired (business relocations) as a result this option will be used for trackwork and station facilities	The property acquired (business dislocation) as a result of this option will be used for trackwork and station facilities	No property acquisition is anticipated at this location; while almost all the parcels directly adjacent to the site are developed, the location of a station at this site is could have a positive effect on the ongoing reinvestment in the Glenwood South Corridor
Accessibility
Residents within Walking Distance	About 9,200 people live within the 1990 census block groups within 1/2 mile of the station; more than 4,800 live within the block groups within 1/4 mile	About 9,200 people live within the 1990 census block groups within 1/2 mile of the station; more than 4,800 live within the block groups within 1/4 mile	About 9,200 people live within the 1990 census block groups within 1/2 mile of the station; more than 4,800 live within the block groups within 1/4 mile	About 4,300 people live within the 1990 census block groups within 1/2 mile of the station and almost 2,900 live in the block groups within 1/4 mile
Site Visibility from Major Roads	The station site would be visible from Boylan Avenue, Martin, West and Hargett Streets	The station site would be visible from Boylan Avenue, Martin, West and Hargett Streets	The station site would be visible from Boylan Avenue, Hargett and Morgan Streets	The station site is hidden behind buildings, but would be visible to pedestrians from the Hillsborough Street bridge
Bicycle Access	Boylan Avenue, Hargett and Martin Streets are all designated bike routes	Boylan Avenue, Hargett and Martin Streets are all designated bike routes	Boylan Avenue, Hargett and Martin Streets are all designated bike routes; this alternative would close Hargett Street to vehicles and pedestrians between Boylan Avenue and West Street	Boylan Avenue, Hargett, Martin and Hillsborough Streets are all designated bike routes
Pedestrian Access	Downtown transit patrons would access the elevated platform via elevators and stairs; direct pedestrian access will be provided off of Boylan Avenue	Downtown transit patrons would reach the elevated platform via elevators and stairs	Downtown transit patrons would reach the platform from the parking garage deck above the platform, via elevators and stairs; pedestrian access to the parking garage would be along Morgan Street (from both east and west) and Hargett Street (from the west)	Downtown transit patrons would have at-grade access off of Jones Street; stairs and ramps would provide connections to Edenton and Hillsborough Streets
Access to the Raleigh Intermodal Terminal Facility	Readily connects to the proposed Facility, as well as overland coach, bus, taxi and current Amtrak Passenger  Station	Readily connects to the proposed Facility, as well as overland coach, bus, taxi and current Amtrak Passenger  Station	Does not connect to the proposed Facility; a 700 foot pedestrian overpass could be provided to create a connection	Does not connect to the Intermodal Terminal Facility
DESIGN ISSUES
Trackwork	This option meets the NCDOT Intercity Rail Service trackwork improvement goals by providing room for future proposed freight and High Speed Intercity rail track improvements; it would not require changes to the existing railroad tracks or operations; trackwork would include a flyover within the rail corridor through the Wye;  alterations to the Morgan Street bridge substructure and redesign of portions of the Hillsborough Street bridge would be required	This option does not meet the NCDOT Intercity Rail Service goals; it requires substantial changes in the existing railroad tracks but would have low disturbance of the existing railroad operations; trackwork would include a flyover within the rail corridor through the Wye, and some alterations to the Morgan Street bridge substructure	This option meets the NCDOT Intercity Rail Service trackwork improvement goals; it would require substantial changes in the existing railroad tracks and major changes to the existing railroad configuration and operations; it would require TTA's acquisition of the Norfolk Southern Railroad right-of-way to Fuquay, which is considered to be a substantial, it not impossible hurdle; the Hillsborough Street bridge would require redesign; the flyover is shifted to north of the Hillsborough Street bridge	This option could meet the NCDOT Intercity Rail Service trackwork improvement goals; only one TTA track is feasible at this site, constraining future regional rail service improvements
Operational Efficiency	Low disturbance to existing railroads	Substantial changes in existing railroad tracks	Substantial changes to existing railroad tracks and operations	Low disturbance to existing railroads; with a station at this site TTA would be limited to single track operation, which will constrain service improvements (headways/frequency of trains) in future phases of the Regional Rail Service, and therefore limit the long term benefit of this transit investment
Cost	A station at this site and related operations would require a long flyover, including the elevated station platform, but no changes to existing trackwork; the Morgan Street bridge substructure would be altered at the east abutment	A station at this site would require a long flyover, including the elevated station platform along with extensive railroad track relocation for vertical and horizontal clearances; the Morgan Street bridge substructure would be altered at the east abutment	A station at this site would require the flyover to be shifted to north and east of Jones Street; extensive trackwork changes would be required to maintain Norfolk Southern operations; parking and bus operations would require a structure	A station at this site would require railroad relocations between Hillsborough Street and Boylan Avenue; the flyover would be shorter and lower than the one required for the elevated stations within the Wye
Station Facilities	Sufficient at grade-parking can be constructed for double and single track operations thereby reducing initial development costs; and preserving joint-development options	Sufficient at grade-parking can be constructed for double and single track operations thereby reducing initial development costs; and preserving joint-development options	A parking garage must be constructed to obtain sufficient parking for single and double track operation thereby excluding joint-development options subsequent to service commencement	No designated parking is provided at this site
TRAFFIC FLOW ISSUES
Changes in Street Network	Martin Street would be extended towards the Wye connecting the station parking and access area to West Street	Martin Street would be extended towards the Wye connecting the station parking and access area to West Street	This option would result in the closure of Hargett Street, (two-way), between West Street and Boylan Avenue, shifting traffic to Morgan Street (one-way east-bound) and Hillsborough Street	None
Vehicular Access	All vehicles would access the station from one entrance on Martin Street, which extends into the Wye; this entry was selected because it crosses the railroad track with the lowest volume in the Wye; bus parking directly below the platform is limited, but drop-off and pick up could also take place along West Street, using sidewalks to connect to the platform stairs and elevator; good circulation is provided for all vehicles; an at-grade railroad crossing would be introduced at the south end of the Boylan Avenue bridge	All vehicles would access the station from Martin Street; this entry was selected because it crosses the railroad track with the lowest volume in the Wye; only transit vehicles would exit onto Hargett Street where the railroad tracks would be relocated westwards to avoid the bus operations area; good circulation is provided for all vehicles; an at-grade railroad crossing would be introduced at the south end of the Boylan Avenue bridge	Transit vehicles and cars would have separate access to the parking deck and  bus ramp from Morgan Street (one way east-bound) and Hargett Street which would be closed to through traffic at Boylan Avenue; good circulation is provided for all vehicles; station traffic would be introduced to the residential streets adjacent to this site	There is no direct vehicular access to the station platform; bus, taxi and kiss-and-ride operations will take place on-street
Parking	Park and ride, kiss and ride, bus, taxi and other intermodal connections are anticipated to take place on-site; on-street intermodal connections could also occur on West and Martin Streets	Park and ride, kiss and ride, bus, taxi and other intermodal connections are anticipated to take place on-site; on-street intermodal connections could also occur on West and Martin Streets	Park and ride, kiss and ride, bus and taxi are anticipated to take place on-site	This site is adjacent to a parking deck; no designated parking would be provided for this station site; (kiss and ride, bus and taxi are anticipated to take place on-street)