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Media Alert: Streetcar Overhead Wire Installation on Elm Street

1/27/2015

Media Briefing

DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Streetcar stop 7 in front of Music Hall at Elm & 14th streets

DESCRIPTION: John Deatrick, project executive, will be available to discuss the installation process for the overhead contact system (OCS). The first segment of OCS wire that will provide power to the Cincinnati Streetcar takes place along Elm Street.

Deatrick also will share safety guidelines and answer construction-related questions about the streetcar.

Note: The OCS is a high-voltage electrical system. For safety sake, always assume the electric is on, and stay at least 10 feet away from any streetcar wires. See safety handout below.

About The Cincinnati Streetcar
The Cincinnati Streetcar is a modern streetcar rail transit system powered by overhead electrical lines, intended to expand transportation options, and enhance livability and encourage development by connecting key communities in and around the center city. The system, which is scheduled to begin passenger service in September 2016, consists of a 3.6-mile loop extending from The Banks to Findlay Market through Downtown and Over-the-Rhine.

Construction for the Cincinnati Streetcar is being carefully coordinated by the City of Cincinnati with its contractor, utility companies, Metro, and other partners to minimize disruption to residents, businesses and workers along the route.

CONTACT: Ursula Miller, 513-250-5171, ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov

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Overhead Wires To Be INstalled on Elm Street; Will Power Streetcar

1/26/2015

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 26, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Ursula Miller, ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov, or 513-352-3417

CINCINNATI – The first segment of overhead wire needed to power the Cincinnati Streetcar will be installed along Elm Street from 12th to Henry beginning at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Installation is expected to take several hours and should be complete by approximately 7:00 a.m.

The street will not be closed but motorists on Elm may be delayed periodically overnight as crews work their way up the nearly half-mile stretch from Music Hall to Findlay Market in Over-the Rhine.

"The installation of the overhead contact system wire is another milestone in the construction process,” said John Deatrick, project executive for the streetcar. “The wire transmits the electric current from the traction power substations to the streetcar vehicles. We will install several more segments of wire for the Over-the-Rhine loop between now and this spring.”

The wire, which will be held in place nearly 20 feet above the track by a series of poles, will carry a 750 volt DC electric current transmitted by the traction power substations along the route.

The wire should be assumed to “live,” or electrified, at all times. For safety reasons, the public is required to stay a minimum of 10 feet away from any streetcar wires.

Additional safety information for the general public, building owners and those performing non-transportation maintenance along the route will be forthcoming from the City of Cincinnati.

Photo Opportunity and Media Briefing
Deatrick will be available to answer safety and construction-related questions at a media briefing scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Music Hall streetcar stop on Elm Street.

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Elder to Close Between Race and Goose Alley

1/23/2015

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Jan. 22, 2014
MEDIA CONTACT: Ursula Miller, ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov, or 513-352-3417

CINCINNATI – Elder Street between Race Street and Goose Alley in Over-the-Rhine will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, through Friday, Feb. 6, so crews can complete the installation of a spur for the Cincinnati Streetcar.

Crews began working on this stretch of special track near Findlay Market in early January but couldn’t continue until weather conditions improved.

Race Street will be reduced to one lane between Henry and Elder, and Elder will be closed at Race to Goose Alley during construction. Elder, normally eastbound only, will be converted temporarily to eastbound and westbound between Vine and Republic to accommodate vehicular traffic. Local access to Goose Alley will be maintained.

Motorists who wish to access Elder from Race will be detoured east on Green Street, north on Vine and west on Elder.

Pedestrian access will be maintained but limited at Elder. Detour signs will be posted to direct pedestrians around the site.

Other Streetcar Work: Electric Manhole Reconstruction at Fifth and Main
Meanwhile, crews continue to reconstruct an electric-utility vault at the southwest corner of Main and Fifth streets. As a result, Fifth Street between Walnut and Main is reduced to two lanes until late this month.

The two lanes on the north side of Fifth between Walnut and Main remain open. During this period, the north curb lane at Fifth and Main is temporarily serving as both a through and left-turn lane. In addition, Main Street is reduced to two through lanes and a right-turn only lane on the east side of the Fifth Street intersection.

Police are on site to assist with traffic flow. Sidewalks and crosswalks – except the west crosswalk at the intersection of Fifth and Main – remain open.

Instructional signage for motorists and pedestrians is posted in the area.

Motorists should allow extra time when traveling in this area or consider alternative routes to their intended destination. Bus riders should visit www.go-metro.com for updated route information.

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Sixth Street Closed at Walnut Over Long Weekend for Streetcar Track

1/14/2015

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 14, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Ursula Miller, ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov, or 513-352-3417

CINCINNATI – Sixth Street will be closed at Walnut beginning at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 16, through 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, so crews may install track for the Cincinnati Streetcar. One southbound lane on Walnut will remain open through the intersection.

“Crews are spending this week cutting out existing pavement and digging the trench to prepare for the track, which will be delivered and installed over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend,” said John Deatrick, project executive. “Our goal is to limit street closures in the Central Business District to periods when traffic is relatively light.”

Sixth Street between Walnut and Vine will be closed to accommodate crews and equipment. Access to the Contemporary Arts Center, 21 C Hotel, as well as other local businesses and residences will be maintained.

Motorists on Sixth Street will be detoured south on Walnut, west on Fourth, north on Vine and back to Sixth. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

One lane of through traffic will remain open on Walnut Street south of Gano Alley by Nicholson’s Tavern to the Fountain Square garage entrance.

Please see the attached map for details about the closure, restricted lanes and detours.

In addition, Cincinnati Police will be on site to maintain traffic flow while work is under way. An arrow board and construction cones will help direct motorists around the site as well.

Parking will be prohibited during work hours. Motorists will be allowed to park at meters in the area after 6:00 p.m. daily.

Other streetcar work
Meanwhile, other streetcar-related construction work continues in additional areas of downtown.

Fifth Street between Walnut and Main has been reduced to two lanes till mid-February while crews reconstruct an electric-utility vault for infrastructure improvements associated with the streetcar. The vault is at the southwest corner of Main and Fifth streets.

The two lanes on the north side of Fifth between Walnut and Main remain open.

Note: During this period, the north curb lane at Fifth and Main is serving as both a through and left-turn lane.

In addition, Main Street is reduced to two through lanes and a right-turn only lane on the east side of the Fifth Street intersection.

Police are on site to assist with traffic flow. Sidewalks and crosswalks – except the west crosswalk at the intersection of Fifth and Main -- remain open.

Instructional signage for motorists and pedestrians is be posted in the area.

Motorists should allow extra time when traveling in this area or consider alternative routes to their intended destination. Bus riders should visit www.go-metro.com for updated route information.

In addition, streetcar crews continue to excavate and grade the approach slab area of the Main Street bridge over Fort Washington Way at Third Street. This work requires the closure of the southwest corner of the intersection at Third and Main until Monday, Jan. 19. The south curb lane on Third at Main and the two west lanes on Main between Second and Third over the bridge also are closed.

The west sidewalk on the Main Street bridge is closed as well. The east sidewalk remains open.

Instructional signage is posted to direct motorists and pedestrians around the site.

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Lane Restrictions on Walnut, Sixth for Streetcar Track Work

1/9/2015

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Jan. 9, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Ursula Miller, ursula.miller@cincinnati-oh.gov, or 513-352-3417

CINCINNATI – Track construction for the Cincinnati Streetcar will resume in the Central Business District on Walnut Street beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12. Crews will cut out existing pavement and dig the trench for track between the intersection of Sixth and Walnut south on Walnut to just past the entrance/exit for the Fifth Third Center garage at Fountain Square.

“The work will take place during non-peak traffic hours next week to reduce the potential for congestion in this busy area of downtown that includes the Aronoff Center for the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center, restaurants and the 21 C Hotel,” said John Deatrick, streetcar project executive.

One lane of westbound traffic on Sixth Street through the Walnut Street intersection will be maintained 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily to accommodate construction crews. One lane of southbound traffic will be maintained on Walnut Street.

Metal plates will be placed over the work site at night. Access to area businesses and parking garages will be maintained at all times.

On-street parking on Sixth Street between Walnut and Main will be prohibited during work hours. Motorists will be allowed to park at meters in the area after 6:00 p.m. daily.

Cincinnati Police will be on site to maintain traffic flow while work is under way. An arrow board and construction cones will help direct motorists around the site as well.

Crews will lay track in the intersection next weekend. Another news release will be issued with details about that next phase of work.

Other streetcar work
Meanwhile, other streetcar-related construction work continues in additional areas of downtown.

Fifth Street between Walnut and Main has been reduced to two lanes till mid-February while crews reconstruct an electric-utility vault for infrastructure improvements associated with the streetcar. The vault is at the southwest corner of Main and Fifth streets.

The two lanes on the north side of Fifth between Walnut and Main remain open.

Note: During this period, the north curb lane at Fifth and Main is serving as both a through and left-turn lane.

In addition, Main Street is reduced to two through lanes and a right-turn only lane on the east side of the Fifth Street intersection.

Police are on site to assist with traffic flow. Sidewalks and crosswalks – except the west crosswalk at the intersection of Fifth and Main -- remain open.

Instructional signage for motorists and pedestrians is be posted in the area.

Motorists should allow extra time when traveling in this area or consider alternative routes to their intended destination. Bus riders should visit www.go-metro.com for updated route information.

In addition, streetcar crews are excavating and grading the approach slab area of the Main Street bridge over Fort Washington Way at Third Street. This work requires the closure of the southwest corner of the intersection at Third and Main until Jan. 16. The south curb lane on Third at Main and the two west lanes on Main between Second and Third over the bridge also are closed.

The west sidewalk on the Main Street bridge is closed as well. The east sidewalk remains open.

Instructional signage is posted to direct motorists and pedestrians around the site.

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Media Alert: Streetcar Overhead Wire Installation on Elm Street

Overhead Wires To Be INstalled on Elm Street; Will Power Streetcar

Elder to Close Between Race and Goose Alley

Sixth Street Closed at Walnut Over Long Weekend for Streetcar Track

Lane Restrictions on Walnut, Sixth for Streetcar Track Work

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