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Railroad Design Guidelines

Railroad Design Guidelines. Design Guidelines… Have - Assist discussions with RR’s Could – Reiterate costs/effects of RR service interruptions Could – Introduce section to cover Design/Build Could – Put standards on-line Could – Work toward industry standards. Coordination Issues in Design…

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Railroad Design Guidelines

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  1. Railroad Design Guidelines Mid-States Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference

  2. Design Guidelines… • Have - Assist discussions with RR’s • Could – Reiterate costs/effects of RR service interruptions • Could – Introduce section to cover Design/Build • Could – Put standards on-line • Could – Work toward industry standards Mid-States Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference

  3. Coordination Issues in Design… • C&M Agreements effect design • Project Development • Early Railroad Involvement • Communicate Operational Constraints • Early Reviewer Involvement • Understand all previous agreements and negotiations Mid-States Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference

  4. Coordination Issues in Design… • Alternative Funding Sources • Railroad utilizes proprietary items • Some agencies may not utilize proprietary items • Schedules • In-House Reviews – longer times • Peer Reviews – shorter times Mid-States Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference

  5. Coordination Issues in Design • Aesthetic Treatments Mid-States Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference

  6. Coordination Issues in Design… • Project Costs • Design Guidelines • Railroad – Standard, Standard, Standard • Agency – Public, Public, Public Mid-States Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference

  7. Designer Challenge “Looks like… Will perform like… Can be built within… Will not cost more than $$$ ” Mid-States Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference

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