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Clearance Check for Seattle - Inekon and CAF Vehicles

General Assumptions:

1. Inekon Vehicle static envelope – 1230mm – from document “Trio Type 12 SEA-II”
2. CAF Vehicle Static Envelope – 1225 mm – “City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar
Vehicles – Horizontal Curve Negotiation”.
3. All Dynamic Envelopes for Inekon Vehicles obtained from excel spreadsheet “Inekon Calcs
for Track Spacing Memo” – Using Ryan’s conversion from mirrors to cameras
4. Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” to take worst case scenario
5. All Dynamic Envelopes for CAF obtained from – “City of Seattle Center City Connector
Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope”
6. If the distance between curves was greater than 12’ not necessary to check. Vehicles have
the largest clearance at radius 65.62’. The clearance for inswing from Inekon would be 5.81’
and the clearance for outswing from CAF would be 5.75’. Adding these together equals
11.56’. This would be worst case scenario so any distance between curves over this survey is
not recommended.
7. It is recommended that all of the platforms be surveyed as a check to confirm that the
offsets measured from the PDFs are indeed accurate to those in the field even if the
individual item does not recommend survey at that location. The offset here is more crucial
given the requirements of ADA.
702+00 Platform – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-2” from Centerline to the Platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’- 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 2”, the clearance at this platform, is within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting
clearance requirements and ADA requirements. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 1807 and 50633 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 11’-0” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 50633 has a radius of 1500 feet. Curve 1807 has a radius of 800’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 1500’ radius = 4.97’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 1500’ radius = 4.63’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 800’ radius = 4.99’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 800’ radius = 4.65’

Minimum clearance required = 4.97’ + 4.99’ = 9.96’

Conclusions: Curves 50633 and 1807 with the radius 1500’ and 800’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 9’ – 11 ½” between them. There is an actual clearance of 11’ between the centerlines of
curve 1807 and curve 50633. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 51013 and 2168 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 11’-3” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 51013 has a radius of 800 feet. Curve 2168 has a radius of 2250’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 800’ radius = 4.99’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 800’ radius = 4.65’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 2250’ radius = 4.97’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 2250’ radius = 4.62’

Minimum clearance required = 4.99’ + 4.97’ = 9.96’

Conclusions: Curves 51013 and 2168 with the radius 800’ and 2250’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 9’ – 11 ½” between them. There is an actual clearance of 11’ – 3” between the
centerlines of curve 2168 and curve 51013. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 51245 and 2407 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 11’-6” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 51245 has a radius of 500 feet. Curve 2407 has a radius of 1050’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 500’ radius = 5.01’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 500’ radius = 4.69’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 1050’ radius = 4.98’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 1050’ radius = 4.64’

Minimum clearance required = 5.01’ + 4.98’ = 9.99’

Conclusions: Curves 51245 and 2407 with the radius 500’ and 1050’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 10’ between them. There is an actual clearance of 11’ – 6” between the centerlines of
curve 2407 and curve 51245. Survey not recommended at this location.
515+00 Platform – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-2” (1270mm) from Centerline to the Platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 2”, the clearance at this platform, is within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting
clearance requirements and ADA requirements. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 52237 and 3384 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 11’-6” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 52237 has a radius of 300 feet. Curve 3384 has a radius of 1150’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 300’ radius = 5.04’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 500’ radius = 4.74’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 1150’ radius = 4.98’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 1150’ radius = 4.63’

Minimum clearance required = 5.04’ + 4.98’ = 10.02’

Conclusions: Curves 52237 and 3384 with the radius 300’ and 1150’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 10’- ¼” between them. There is an actual clearance of 11’ – 6” between the centerlines
of curve 52237 and curve 3384. Survey not recommended at this location.
523+00 and 35+00 Platform – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-2” and 4’ – 4” from Centerline of Inbound track and Outbound track to the
platform edges.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’ – ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’- 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 0’ - 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 2”, the clearance at this platform for the Inbound track centerline, is within the 4’ – ½”
to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and ADA requirements. However, 4’ – 4”, the
clearance at this platform for the Outbound track centerline, is not within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range.
This meets clearance requirements but does not meet the ADA requirement of 3” between streetcar
and platform for level boarding. Survey is recommended at this location.
542+00 and 53+00 Platform – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-2” from Centerline to the Platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 2”, the clearance at this platform, is within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting
clearance requirements and ADA requirements. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 54616 and 5782 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 11’-3” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 54616 has a radius of 82.02 feet. Curve 5782 has a radius of 82.02’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 82.02’ radius = 5.34’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 82.02’ radius = 5.40’

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 82.02’ radius = 5.64’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 82.02’ radius = 5.08’

Minimum clearance required = 5.34’ + 5.64’ = 11.01’

Conclusions: Curves 54616 and 5782 with the radius 82.02’ and 82.02’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 11’- 1/8” between them. There is an actual clearance of 11’ – 3” between the
centerlines of curve 54616 and curve 5782. Although this does meet minimum clearance requirements,
only meets by 2 7/8”. Survey recommended at this location.
Curve 54616 and Curb

Actual Clearances: 6’ - 5” between the centerline inbound track and the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 54616 has a radius of 82.02 feet.

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 82.02’ radius = 5.64’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 82.02’ radius = 5.08’

Minimum clearance required = 5’ – 7 2/3”

Conclusions: Curve 54616 with a radius of 82.02’ requires a clearance of 5’-8” which is less than the
actual clearance of 6’ – 5”. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 54771 and 5949 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 10’-10” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 54771 has a radius of 700’. Curve 5949 has a radius of 500’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 500’ radius = 5.04’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 500’ radius = 4.69’

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 700’ radius = 5.03’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 700’ radius = 4.51’

Minimum clearance required = 5.04’ + 5.03’ = 10.07’

Conclusions: Curves 54771 and 5949 with the radius 700’ and 500’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 10’ – 7/8” between them. There is an actual clearance of 10’ -10” between the
centerlines of curve 54771 and curve 5949. The curves meet minimum clearance requirements. Survey
not recommended at this location.

551+00 and 62+00 Platform – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-2” from Inbound track centerline to the platform edge and 4’ – 3” from Outbound
track centerline to platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 2” and 4’ – 3”, the clearances at this platform between the platform and the
centerlines of the track, are within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and
ADA requirements. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 55457 and 6651 Clearance with Curbs – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 6’ - 0” between the centerline inbound track and the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 54616 has a radius of 82.02 feet.

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 82.02’ radius = 5.64’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 82.02’ radius = 5.08’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 82.02’ radius = 5.34’

The outswing clearance for CAF at radius 82.02’ radius = 5.40’

Minimum inswing clearance required = 5’ – 7 2/3”

Minimum outswing clearance required = 5’ – 4 ¾”

Conclusions: Curve 55457 with a radius of 82.02’ and curve 6651 with a radius of 82.02’ require a
minimum outswing distance of 5’-4 ¾”. 6’ – 0” meets this requirement for outswing. The required
inswing distance is 5’ – 7 2/3” which is only 4 2/3” clearance. Survey recommended at this location.
Curves 56122 and 7325 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 11’-3” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 56122 has a radius of 2000’. Curve 7325 has a radius of 2000’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 2000’ radius = 4.97’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 2000’ radius = 4.54’

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 2000’ radius = 4.98’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 2000’ radius = 4.62’

Minimum clearance required = 4.97’ + 4.98’ = 9.95’ = 9’ – 11 ¼”

Conclusions: Curves 56122 and 7325 with the radius 2000’ and 2000’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 9’ – 11 ¼” between them. There is an actual clearance of 11’ -3” between the centerlines
of curve 56122 and curve 7325. The curves meet minimum clearance requirements. Survey not
recommended at this location.
Curves 56612 and 7792 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 11’-4” between the centerline inbound track and centerline outbound track.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 56612 has a radius of 2250’. Curve 7792 has a radius of 2000’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 2250’ radius = 4.97’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 2250’ radius = 4.62’

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 2000’ radius = 4.98’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 2000’ radius = 4.62’

Minimum clearance required = 4.97’ + 4.98’ = 9.95’ = 9’ – 11 ¼”

Conclusions: Curves 56612 and 7792 with the radius 2250’ and 2000’ need a minimum clearance of
approximately 9’ – 11 ¼” between them. There is an actual clearance of 11’ -4” between the centerlines
of curve 55512 and curve 7792. The curves meet minimum clearance requirements. Survey not
recommended at this location.
568+00 and 81+00 Platform

Actual Clearances: 4’-3” from Inbound track centerline to the platform edge and 4’ – 1” from Outbound
track centerline to platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 3” and 4’ – 1”, the clearances at these platforms between the platform and the
centerlines of the track, are within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and
ADA requirements. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curves 57056 and 8258 and the curb– First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 57056 has a 4’ – 3” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb. Curve
8258 has a 4’ – 4” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 57056 has a radius of 82.02’. Curve 8258 has a radius of 82.02’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 82.02’ radius = 5.34’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 82.02’ radius = 5.40’

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 82.02’ radius = 5.04’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 82.02’ radius = 5.08’

Conclusions: Curves 57056 and 8258 with the radius 82.02’ need a minimum clearance of approximately
5’ - 4” outswing and 5’ – 1” inswing. The areas shown with the 4’-3” and 4’ – 4” clearances are
considered a transition area from static to dynamic and it is likely if the Inekon vehicle is running here
today the CAF vehicle will have no issues. Due to lack of information on the transition between static
and dynamic for these vehicles, survey is recommended at this location.
Curve 57848 and the Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 57848 has a 5’ – 0” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 57848 has a radius of 2000’.

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 2000’ radius = 4.97’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 2000’ radius = 4.62’

Conclusions: Curve 57848 requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 0”, the curves
meet clearance requirements. Although requirements are met, there is only a 1 ½” difference. Survey is
recommended in this location
Curve 58054 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 58054 has a 4’ – 9” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 58054 has a radius of 5000’.

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 5000’ radius = 4.97’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 5000’ radius = 4.54’

Conclusions: Curve 58054 requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 9”, this curve
does not meet clearance requirements. Survey recommended at this location.
583+00 and 96+00 Platforms and Curve 58366 with Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-1” from Inbound track centerline to the platform edge and 4’ – 2” from outbound
track centerline to platform edge. Curve 58366 has a radius of 5000’ and 4’ – 9” between the curb and
the centerline of track.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 5000’ radius = 4.96’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 5000’ radius = 4.54’

Conclusions: 4’ – 1” and 4’ – 2”, the clearances at these platforms between the platform and the
centerlines of the track, are within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and
ADA requirements. Survey not recommended for platforms at this location. The curve 58366 requires a
4’ – 11 ½” clearance and has a 4’ – 9” clearance, survey recommended for curve 58366 between the
Centerline of track and the curb.
Curve 58669 and Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 58669 has a 5’ – 1” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 58669 has a radius of 2000’.

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 2000’ radius = 4.97’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 2000’ radius = 4.62’

Conclusions: Curve 58669 requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 1”. Although this
curve meets clearance requirements, there is only 2 ½” of clearance. Survey recommended at this
location.
Curve 10024 and Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 10024 has a 5’ – 0” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 10024 has a radius of 1500’.

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 1500’ radius = 4.97’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 1500’ radius = 4.62’

Conclusions: Curve 10024 requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 0”. Although this
curve meets clearance requirements, there is only 1 ½” of clearance. Survey recommended at this
location.
Curve 59314 and the Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 59314 has a 4’ – 10” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 59314 has a radius of 425’.

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 425’ radius = 5.02’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 425’ radius = 4.70’

Conclusions: Curve 59314 requires a clearance of 5’ – ¼”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 10”. This does not
meet the minimum clearance, survey recommended at this location.
Track at 594+60 and Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Track at this location is tangent and has a 4’ – 11” clearance from the centerline of
track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 0% Value from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances because on
tangent in this location. Used “City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic
Envelope” for CAF vehicle clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm].
Used the clearance for the CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this
due to lack of information and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: The tangent track clearances are:

The tangent clearance for Inekon = 4.95’

The tangent clearance for CAF = 4.40’

Conclusions: This tangent track requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 2/5”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 11”. This
does not meet the minimum clearance, survey recommended at this location.
Tangent Track at 597+40 and Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Track at this location is tangent and has a 4’ – 11” clearance from the centerline of
track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 0% Value from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances because on
tangent in this location. Used “City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic
Envelope” for CAF vehicle clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm].
Used the clearance for the CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this
due to lack of information and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: The tangent track clearances are:

The tangent clearance for Inekon = 4.95’

The tangent clearance for CAF = 4.40’

Conclusions: This tangent track requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 2/5”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 11”. This
does not meet the minimum clearance, survey recommended at this location.
Curves 59815 and 59931 with Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 59815 has a 4’ – 9” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb. Curve
59931 has a 4’ – 4” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 59815 and curve 59931 have a radius of 10,000’.

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 10,000’ radius = 4.96’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 10,000’ radius = 4.54’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 10,000’ radius = 4.96’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 10,000’ radius = 4.62’

Conclusions: Curve 59815 requires an inswing clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 9”, not
meeting the minimum clearance, survey recommended at this location. Curve 59931 requires an
outswing clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 4”. This does not meet the minimum
clearance, survey recommended at this location.
Platforms 600+00 and 112+00

Actual Clearances: 4’-3” from Inbound track centerline to the platform edge and 4’ – 2” from outbound
track centerline to platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 3” and 4’ – 2”, the clearances at these platforms between the platform and the
centerlines of the track, are within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and
ADA requirements. Survey not recommended at this location.
Curve 60172 and the Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 60172 has a 4’ – 11” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 60172 has a radius of 5000’.

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 5000’ radius = 4.96’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 5000’ radius = 4.54’

Conclusions: Curve 60172 requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 11”. This does
not meet the minimum clearance, survey recommended at this location.
Curve 60506 and the Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 60506 has a 5’ – 1” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 60506 has a radius of 10000’.

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 10000’ radius = 4.96’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 10000’ radius = 4.54’

Conclusions: Curve 60506 requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 ½”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 1”. Although this
does meet the minimum clearance, there is only 2 ½” clearance. Survey recommended at this location.
Tangent Track at 122+00 and Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Track at this location is tangent and has a 5’ – 0” clearance from the centerline of
track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 0% Value from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances because on
tangent in this location. Used “City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic
Envelope” for CAF vehicle clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm].
Used the clearance for the CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this
due to lack of information and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: The tangent track clearances are:

The tangent clearance for Inekon = 4.95’

The tangent clearance for CAF = 4.40’

Conclusions: This tangent track requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 2/5”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 0”.
Although this does meet the minimum clearance, due to only 1 3/5” clearance, survey recommended at
this location.
Platform at 616+50 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-3” from Inbound track centerline to the platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 3”, the clearance at this platform between the platform and the centerline of the track,
are within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and ADA requirements. Survey
not recommended at this location.
Curves 12874 and 12963 with the Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 12874 has a 5’ – 0” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb. Curve
12963 has a 5’ – 1” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 12874 has a radius of 1150’. Curve 12963 has a radius of 450’.

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 1150’ radius = 4.98’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 1150’ radius = 4.63’

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 450’ radius = 5.01’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 450’ radius = 4.63’

Conclusions: Curve 12874 requires a clearance of 4’ – 11 ¾”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 0”. Although this
does meet the minimum clearance, there is only 1 ¼” difference. Survey recommended at this location.
Curve 12963 requires a clearance of 5’ – ¼”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 1”. Although this does meet the
minimum clearance requirements, there is only ¾” difference, survey recommended at this location.
Platform at 131+00 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-2” from Inbound track centerline to the platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 2”, the clearance at this platform between the platform and the centerline of the track,
are within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and ADA requirements. Survey
not recommended at this location.
Curves 62830 and 14147 with Curb – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: Curve 62830 has a 5’ – 6” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb. Curve
14147 has a 4’ – 8” clearance from the centerline of track to the curb.

Assumptions: Used 2% Values from “Inekon Calcs Spreadsheet” for Inekon Vehicle clearances. Used
“City of Seattle Center City Connector Streetcar Vehicles – Dynamic Envelope” for CAF vehicle
clearances. Largest radius in CAF dynamic envelope PDF is 1640’ [500mm]. Used the clearance for the
CAF vehicle of a 1640’ radius curve for all curves with a larger radius than this due to lack of information
and to be conservative.

Necessary Clearances: Curve 62830 has a radius of 300’. Curve 14147 has a radius of 400’.

The outswing clearance for Inekon at 300’ radius = 5.04’

The outswing clearance for CAF at 300’ radius = 4.74’

The inswing clearance for Inekon at 400’ radius = 5.10’

The inswing clearance for CAF at 400’ radius = 4.51’

Conclusions: Curve 62830 requires a clearance of 5’ – ½”. The actual clearance is 5’ – 6”.
This meets minimum clearance requirements, no survey recommended at this location. Curve 14147
requires a clearance of 5’ – 1 1/5”. The actual clearance is 4’ – 8”. This does not meet the minimum
clearance requirements, survey recommended at this location.
Platform at 142+00 – First Hill Streetcar

Actual Clearances: 4’-3” from Inbound track centerline to the platform edge.

Assumptions: Vehicle width from centerline to edge of the vehicle for Inekon is 4’- ½” [1230mm].
Vehicle width from centerline to the edge of the vehicle for CAF is 4’- ¼” [1225mm]. (This does not
include cameras or mirrors because not applicable for platform clearances.) Maximum space between
platform and streetcar to meet ADA standards is 3” (76.2mm).

Necessary Clearances: For all platforms need to be between 4’- ½’ and 4’ – 3 ¼”.

4’ – 3 ¼” = 4’ – ¼” + 3”

4’ – ½” =minimum distance to ensure no collisions with the platform and both vehicle types.

Conclusions: 4’ – 3”, the clearance at this platform between the platform and the centerline of the track,
are within the 4’ – ½” to 4’ – 3 ¼” range meeting clearance requirements and ADA requirements. Survey
not recommended at this location.

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