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North Carolina Rail Vision
Summary
ACTION:
Receive a report on the North Carolina Rail Vision.
Staff Contact: Bobbie Shields, General Manager
Presentation: Yes__X__ No ______
Michael Shumsky, PE, Senior Engineer - Special Projects, NCDOT
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
In January, 2010, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) was awarded $545 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to improve rail safety, capacity, and overall rail corridor service in North Carolina. NCDOT allocated $247 million of the ARRA funds to the Charlotte Railroad Improvement and Safety Program (CRISP). One of the CRISP projects involves a mainline grade separation (MLGS) project for the Norfolk Southern and CXST rail lines in Charlotte, which is one the most congested rail intersection in North Carolina. In addition to freight lines, this area also includes passenger routes for Amtrak, future high-speed rail and commuter lines (Red Line). The MLGS project is adjacent to the NC Music Factory and the County's fleet maintenance facility.
This report will describe the regional context for local rail projects and their relationship and potential impact to County property. The presentation also will include an update on the current status of local rail project work. No action by the Board will be required at the meeting.
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