Cincinnati Streetcar’s Power – Design Criteria to Implementation

Cincinnati Streetcar’s Power – Design Criteria to Implementation

The Cincinnati Streetcar traverses 3.6 track miles of right-of-way in downtown Cincinnati and has played a major role in the redevelopment of properties within three blocks of its route. To date, over $1B of development has been attributed to the streetcar.

The public sees the overhead contact system (wires, aka OCS) as the electricity that runs the streetcars. This presentation will provide an overview of the design criteria that were initially prepared, modified, and finalized for the Streetcar project. The review will include the system from the substation through the alignment and back to the substations while visiting the different issues that required resolution or efficiencies. Virtual side trips to the Maintenance and Operations Facility, an oil filled 125kv underground transmission line, and the track slab will be made.

Registration:

DINNER RESERVATIONS Members: $10.00 Non-members: $15.00 TWO WAYS TO PAY FOR DINNER (but you must register – use red and yellow REGISTER link below) 1) PayPal – Use the [Register and pay the fee now] button. 2) Check or cash at the door – Use the [Register and pay the fee at the meeting] button. Correct change appreciated. Make checks payable to “IEEE Cincinnati Section”. Those desiring to use their bank’s bill payer service to send a check, rather than paying at the meeting, should contact Reservations@ieeecincinnati.org for details.

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WALK-INS (those without reservations): You are welcome to attend this meeting and/or enjoy the dinner even if you did not register in advance. Walk-ins pay a higher $15 dinner fee. Raffel’s determines our cost based on the number of plates used; if you choose to have dinner, please pay the fee if you eat even if you arrive late or didn’t pre-register.

DINNER RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY An email to Reservations@ieeecincinnati.org prior to the close of reservations is required to properly cancel your reservation. Refunds for PayPal payments are complicated, and we request that you leave the funds on deposit for a future meeting.

Speaker(s): David H. (Dave) Thurston, P.E,

Agenda:

Social Time: 5:30 – 6:00 (Cash bar, free soft beverages)

Dinner: 6:00 – 7:00 (Reservation required)

Presentation: 7:00 – ~8:45 (You may attend the presentation without buying dinner).

Buffet Menu:

Delicious dinner and dessert TBD

Tea and soft drinks are included, alcohol is available for purchase

Location:
Bldg: Raffel’s Catering
10160 Reading Road
Cincinnati (Evendale), Ohio
45241