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MIDDLETOWN STATION CHARRETTE WORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation Station Context W hy im prove the Middletow n Station? FY Ridership 2 0 0 4 2 4 ,2 5 7 2 0 0 5 2 9 ,0 4 7 2 0 0 6

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MIDDLETOWN STATION CHARRETTE WORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION

July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation

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Station Context

Plan the Keystone is a study to identify infrastructure investments for the Keystone stations and their surrounding areas with the goal of enhancing the transit service and strengthening the communities served by the Keystone

Line. This effort is being done in close collaboration with municipalities along

the Keystone Line.

W hy im prove the Middletow n Station?

FY Ridership

2 0 0 4 2 4 ,2 5 7 2 0 0 5 2 9 ,0 4 7 2 0 0 6 3 3 ,3 4 0 2 0 0 7 3 9 ,3 1 9 2 0 0 8 5 1 ,1 4 9

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W hat are w e designing?

To select a station, each location must have a schematic station plan that can be used to develop cost information and measure the potential impacts and benefits in the area surrounding the station. The plans will show access, parking, pedestrian circulation, platform locations, and potential sidew alk and streetscape im provem ents

utside the station

itself.

Purpose of the Charrette

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Charrette Process

Drawn for The Washington Post, 1988, by Roger K. Lewis, FAIA, Professor, U. Maryland School of Architecture

W hat do you value in a train station?

Free and ample parking Access and mobility

ptions

Safety and security Access for Penn State Harrisburg students Ease of access Economic development Good design Handicap access Wayfinding “Green”

W hat things do you w ant at

r near the

train station?

Post office Restaurant/ bar/ coffee shop Restroom Advertising/ business directories/ bus and taxi information ADA compliance Transportation links: HIA, downtown, Penn State Lighting and safety Multi-purpose facility (offices, meeting space, performance facility) Bakery Lottery machine Drycleaners Free parking Lighted/ visible/ accessible emergency call boxes Multimodal connections: bus, taxis/ bicycle routes, sidewalks Covered bicycle parking Posted train schedule and directions for using the train Real time schedule clock Context-sensitive and history-sensitive station design Ticket kiosk Overflow parking Bike lockers Minimize carbon footprint

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Station Architecture

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There is widespread support for

keeping the Middletown Station within Middletown Borough.

It is important that the station serve

both regional and local customers by incorporating free parking and allowing direct pedestrian access from adjacent neighborhoods.

Station should have 500’ center

platform or two side platforms.

Any station location should leverage

redevelopment in the surrounding community.

There is support for an Ann Street

location, since it supports the redevelopment of the AP Green property and serves PSU-Harrisburg, HIA, and downtown Middletown.

What We’ve Heard

General Com m ents

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What We’ve Heard

Proposed HI A Location

Design Challenges

Accommodation of existing railroad

infrastructure in and around station

Station has been designed previously to

sufficient level

Future connection to potential transit-oriented

development north of Route 230

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5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station

Proposed HI A Location

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HIA Station Context

Airport Multi-modal Center Linden Center

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HIA Station Overview

Station Building and Access to Platforms Elevated Pedestrian Walkway Access to Station Relocated NS Alignment Potential Development Station Parking Linden Center Redevelopment Airport Multi-modal Center Stormwater Management

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HIA Station Plan View

Future Developm ent Plan Station Only Plan

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HIA Station Summary

I ssue Design Response

Platform type Tw o Side Platform s Railroad pedestrian crossing Overpass Parking configuration Surface lot Num ber of spaces 1 1 5 Distance from parking to platform 2 0 0 feet Mobility options Auto CAT Bus Taxi Com m unity access HI A Visibility/ natural surveillance Platform Parking lot From station From Rte 2 3 0 Land requirem ents Linden Center ( partial) Rail infrastructure issues Norfolk Southern rail relocation Roadw ay infrastructure issues Rte 2 3 0 alignm ent Rte 2 3 0 pedestrian overpass Developm ent potential Lot 2 9 and Linden Center

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What We’ve Heard

Lot 2 9 Location

Design Challenges

Accommodation of existing railroad

infrastructure in and around station

Avoidance of key airport infrastructure (electric

substation on south side of rail

Access to and from Route 230
Future connection to potential transit-oriented

development north of Route 230

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5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station

Lot 2 9 Location

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Lot 29 Context

Existing Tunnel Under 230 and Railroad Airport Electric Substation

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Lot 29 Overview

Existing Tunnel Under 230 and Railroad Airport Electric Substation Station Building and Access to Platforms Station Parking Relocated NS Alignment Potential Development Stormwater Management Potential Development Potential Development Middletown Home Existing Residential

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Lot 29 Plan View

Future Developm ent Plan Station Only Plan

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Lot 29 Station Summary

I ssue Design Response

Platform type Tw o Side Platform s Railroad pedestrian crossing Underpass Parking configuration Surface lot Num ber of spaces 1 4 0 Distance from parking to platform 4 0 0 feet Mobility options Auto CAT Bus HI A Shuttle Com m unity access PSU-H HI A Visibility/ natural surveillance Platform Parking lot From Route 2 3 0 From access road Land requirem ents Lot 2 9 ( partial) Rail infrastructure issues Norfolk Southern Relocation Roadw ay infrastructure issues Route 2 3 0 alignm ent Route 2 3 0 pedestrian underpass Developm ent potential Lot 2 9 and Linden Center

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What We’ve Heard

Ann Street Location

Design Challenges

Accommodation of existing railroad

infrastructure in and around station, including M&H

Efficient access and parking
Integration with proposed adjacent

development

Connection of station to downtown Middletown

and Penn State - Harrisburg

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5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station

Ann Street Location

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Ann Street Station Context

AP Green Site

Route 2 3 0

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Ann Street Station Overview

Hotel Site New Traffic Signal at Emaus Street Extension Shopping Center Expansion Station Parking (Top Level of Structure) Station Building M&H Yard Relocation Sidewalk Improvements Elevated Pedestrian Walkway Access to Station Maintain NS Alignment Connection to PS-H Airport Shuttle Route

Route 2 3 0

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Ann Street Plan View

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Ann Street Plan View

Ann Street

Station Building Station Parking (Top level of deck at Main Street Level) Entries to Station Parking Elevated Pedestrian Walkway Access to Station Station Platform Relocated M&H Yard

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Ann St. Station Summary

I ssue Design Response

Platform type Single Center Platform Railroad pedestrian crossing Overpass Parking configuration Parking deck Num ber of spaces 1 1 5 + Distance from parking to platform 2 5 0 feet Mobility options Auto Bike/ Ped CAT Bus HI A Shuttle Com m unity access Neighborhoods Dow ntow n PSU-H HI A Visibility/ natural surveillance Platform Parking lot From station ( partial) From Route 2 3 0 Land requirem ents AP Green site ( partial) Rail infrastructure issues Am trak rail relocation M&H rail relocation Developm ent potential AP Green site

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What We’ve Heard

Existing Location

Design Challenges

Provision of sufficient amount of parking to

allow growth in ridership

Access from parking area
Accommodation of existing railroad

infrastructure in and around station, including rework of bridge to allow station platform

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5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station

Existing Location

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Existing Station Context

Existing Station Parking Existing Station Platform

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Existing Station Overview ‘A’

Potential Development Station Parking Station Building and Access to Platforms New Bridge Structure (Platform Only) Interlock to WB Track Maintain NS Alignment

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Existing Station Overview ‘B’

Potential Development Station Parking Station Building and Access to Platforms New Bridge Structure (WB Track and Platform) Maintain NS Alignment Shift WB Track

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Existing Station Plan View

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Existing Station Summary

I ssue Design Response

Platform type Tw o side platform s Railroad pedestrian crossing Underpass Parking configuration Surface lot Num ber of spaces 1 0 4 Distance from parking to platform 1 5 0 feet Mobility options Auto Bike/ Ped CAT Bus Com m unity access Neighborhoods Dow ntow n Visibility/ natural surveillance Platform Parking lot From station ( partial) From Mill St Land requirem ents Moose Lodge Rail infrastructure issues Am trak relocation Sw atara Creek bridge Union Street underpass Developm ent potential Next to station Existing dow ntow n businesses

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MIDDLETOWN STATION CHARRETTE WORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION

July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation