They will use the peak hour model results to see if the reversible lanes can be built with enough accessed enough to fully utilize them. Carol Walters with TTI asked if the mid-day peak will be studied. Ken responded that the AM and PM peaks will be evaluated with the AM as the basis of analysis, but they could verify the mid-day peak. Carol offered to look at the potential for greater attraction to HOV lanes. Martin Molloy with Halff noted that HOV demand only warrants 1 lanes and that any larger number of reversible lanes will need to be Express or HOT to fully utilize them.
Double tracking allows more off-peak service, especially for DFW service.
Interlining routes like the BN connection to North Irving also could use double track to operate more frequently. The track-work in place today meets the projected peak hour demand. The Northwest Corridor MIS is evaluating the feasibility of other destinations in their corridor. Converting the TRE to light rail has several problems. The current agreement for concurrent freight rail use must be maintained.