Southeast-1 Stations: ALIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Southeast-1 Stations: ALIGNMENT OVERVIEW

Street Reconstruction Schedule

Proposed Schedule Street Name Traffic Flow During Construction Estimated Completion Date Good Latimer See Maps Sept. 2008 Gaston Ave One lane each direction May 2008 Malcolm X One lane each direction Aug. 2007 Hall Street One lane each direction June 2007 Elm/Main/ Exposition Elm North of R.O.W - One lane each direction Elm South of R.O.W One lane one way traffic Aug. 2007

Proposed Schedule Street Name Traffic Flow During Construction Estimated Completion Date Elm/Main/ Exposition Exposition North of R.O.W - One lane to Elm Exposition South of R.O.W One lane to Elm Aug. 2007 Main/Canton One lane each direction June 2007 Parry/Cullum See Maps Nov. 2006 March 2008 March 2008 July 2009 Grand Ave One lane each direction May 2007 MLK Blvd. One lane each direction June 2007

Proposed Schedule Street Name Traffic Flow During Construction Estimated Completion Date Pennsylvania One lane each direction Dec. 2007 Metropolitan Closed Detour April 2007 Second Ave Closed Detour to Pine Feb. 2007 Aug. 2007 Pine Street Closed Detour to Second Feb. 2007 Hatcher/Scyene One lane each direction Plus left turn lanes Dec. 2006 Aug. 2007

Traffic Management During Construction

Basic Traffic Management Definitions Daily Lane Closure - Redirecting of vehicular traffic with cones, barricades and flagmen during non peak hours. - Normal traffic operations restored during peak and evening hours.

Basic Traffic Management Definitions Traffic Switch Redirecting of vehicular traffic to a new traffic pattern for a specific period of time. Traffic movement is maintained but generally with one lane of traffic in one direction.

Basic Traffic Management Definitions Detour Redirecting vehicular traffic to adjacent streets while an intersection is being reconstructed. Traffic movement is reinstated once all work is completed.

Construction Overview Activities in progress: Utility relocations by franchise utilities Earthwork and rough grading on guide way Street modifications Install piers for foundations of station and guide way structures.

Construction Overview Future Activities: Construction Hours: M-F: 7:00AM to 7:00PM Sat: 8:00AM to 7:00PM Sun: By Special Permit

Bryan-Hawkins Project

Deep Ellum Gateway

Deep Ellum Gateway Competition As part of the construction of the Southeast Corridor, DART s Line Section SE-1 will be constructed in the median of Good-Latimer Expressway, on top of what is currently the Good-Latimer Tunnel. Since its construction, the tunnel has acted as a gateway for those entering into the nearby Deep Ellum entertainment district. The tunnel is currently being demolished. The DART Board has set aside $1.5 million to provide Deep Ellum with an appropriate entrance experience. Project Overview

Deep Ellum Gateway Competition 1 2 3 Art Walk Strategy

Deep Ellum Gateway Competition Historic Archway

Process Deep Ellum Gateway Competition Working with a site specific committee, a request for proposals will solicit entries from interested artists, or artist/architect/landscape architect teams. Criteria Artistic merit, conceptual approach and constructability as demonstrated in the competition entry. Sympathy of design to the context of Deep Ellum and the overall urban design goals of the DART transit system. The evidence of enduring, low-maintenance materials. Selection Process and Criteria

Deep Ellum Gateway Competition Dec., 2006 Jan., 2007 Mar., 2007 May, 2007 Sept., 2007 Sept., 2008 Sept., 2009 Send out competition request for proposals Hold pre-competition workshop / site visit Competition entries due Select Finalists Interview Finalists & Select Winner Initiate Design Phase Initiate Construction / Fabrication Phase Construction completion to coincide with the opening of service to Fair Park Schedule

Deep Ellum Gateway Competition If you are an artist or designer and would like to be considered for this, or any other DART Art & Design solicitations, please forward your contact information to: Craig King Dallas Area Rapid Transit P.O. Box 660163 Dallas, Texas 75266-7208 Cking@DART.org Contact

Corridor Safety

DART Southeast Corridor Safety Program Striving To Promote Safety Awareness

DART SAFETY CAMPAIGN As construction begins and continues, it is important that DART make certain there is safety awareness along the alignment. Target Audiences Neighborhood Schools Parks & Recreation Center Senior Organizations & Assisted Living Center Neighborhood/Homeowners Associations Youth Group Arenas Crime Watch Organizations Colleges/Universities Chambers of Commerce Branch Libraries Business Associations

SAFETY OUTREACH EFFORT Activities Radio Disney Read-In February 06 Daniel Chappie James Elem. School May 06 Park South YMCA Community Fair Summer 06 MLK Community Fair Summer 06 Radio Disney Summer Camp June 06 (Exline, Larry Johnson, Juanita Craft Recreation Centers) Mayor s Back To School Fair (Fair Park)- August 06 Radio Disney @ Phyllis Wheatley September 06 Bertrand Neighborhood Association September 06 Fiesta Patridas - LCC Independence Day Celebration September 06 Phyllis Wheatley PTA Briefing October 06 Harambee October 06

Additional Activities DART Transit Education Programs Billy Dade Learning Center Charles Rice Learning Center Lincoln High School Pearl C. Anderson Middle School St. Phillips School and Community Center Madison High School Irma Rangel Women s Leadership School M.L.K. Senior Center Juanita Craft Senior Center

Safety Communication Efforts General Awareness Campaign Communications Materials* Brochures (PSAs) Public Service Announcements Videos Radio Traffic Spots www.dart.org Message Sign Boards City of Dallas, Chambers of Commerce Website Links * All publications printed are bilingual

Metropolitan Ave. & Trunk Street

Southeast Corridor Safety Program To schedule a Transit Education or Corridor Safety Program DART Transit Education 214-749-2582 DART Southeast Corridor Safety Campaign 214-749-2598

Questions

Construction Information Construction Updates via Website: www.dart.org/expansion DART Community Affairs Representative: Willene Watson 214/749-2598 DART Construction Representative Patrick Diviney 214/749-3478