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Welcome and Overview

Welcome and Overview. Welcome and Introductions Goal of Open House Purpose of MN&S Study Role of PMT Key Issues Overview of Preliminary Design Concept Next Steps/Process to Provide Comments. www.mnsrailstudy.org. Goals of Open House. Goals of the Open House:

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Welcome and Overview

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  1. Welcome and Overview • Welcome and Introductions • Goal of Open House • Purpose of MN&S Study • Role of PMT • Key Issues • Overview of Preliminary Design Concept • Next Steps/Process to Provide Comments • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  2. Goals of Open House • Goals of the Open House: • Share information about the MN&S Study • Listen and gather input regarding the study, design concepts, potential mitigation measures • Review next steps • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  3. Purpose of MN&S Study • The Purpose of the MN&S Freight Rail Study is to define and evaluate if the TC&W freight rail operations are relocated from the Kenilworth Corridor to the MN&S line, what the design would need to be, along with potential impacts and mitigation measures. • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  4. Overview of Process • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  5. Role and Participation of PMT • The role of the PMT is to provide input and guidance that is representative of the various groups sitting on the PMT, but that also works towards collaborative solutions that effectively and feasibly balance the interests of the varying groups. • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  6. PMT Participation • Minnesota Department of Transportation • Hennepin County • City of St. Louis Park • St. Louis Park School Board • CP, BNSF and TC&W Railways • Fifteen neighborhoods • Safety in the Park • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  7. Overview of Key Issues The following key issues were identified by the PMT at meetings in August and October: • Safety • Noise • Vibration • Through movement of trains • Grade Crossings – Traffic, emergency vehicle, bus operations, pedestrian/bikes • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  8. Key Issues Continued • Right of Way • Parks and Natural Resources • Soil Contamination • Property Values • Development/Redevelopment Impacts • Business Impacts • Air Quality/Health Related Concerns • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  9. Key Issues • We are interested in hearing your key issues/concerns. Please provide your comments tonight, or by December 28. • Comment Sheets • E-Mail: comments@mnsrailstudy.org • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  10. Overview of PreliminaryDesign Concept • Track upgraded • 25 mph • Continuously welded rail (CWR) • All grade crossings signalized • Maximum grade: 1.0 percent • Maximum curve: 8 degrees • Eliminate switching operations in Skunk HollowArea • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  11. Overview of Preliminary Design Concepts • Closure of 29th Street • Maintain current CP customer access • Controlled siding in BNSF ROW (10,000 ft) • Through movement of trains on MN&S • Designed to accommodate regular and unit train length/weight • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  12. Preliminary Design Concept • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  13. Preliminary Design Concept • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  14. Timeframe • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  15. Timeframe • 2011 Design for Freight Rail Relocation • 2012 Begin Construction for Freight Rail Relocation • 2013 Complete Freight Rail Relocation Construction • 2014 SWLRT Proposed to Begin Construction • www.mnsrailstudy.org

  16. Summary and Next Steps • We want to hear your comments: • Written comments tonight, or mail by 12/28 • E-mail comments to: comments@mnsrailstudy.org • Information posted on study website • Questions/Answer Discussion – General Questions • www.mnsrailstudy.org

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