HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 42746FORTWORTH
January 13, 2012
Associate Administrator for Safety
Federal Railroad Administration
Office of Safety, RRS -23
1120 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20590
Mailed January 13, 2012
Certified Mail # 70101670 0000 7886 7549
Subject: Notice of Establishment of a Railroad Quiet Zone under 49 CFR
222.39(a)(1) and Appendix E
Quiet Zone: BNSF Hemphill West
In order to activate the quiet zone described herein pursuant to the requirements of 49
CFR 222 et. seq., the City of Fort Worth submits this Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment
inclusive of Attachments "A — E."
Crossings contained in the Quiet Zone
Four public at -grade crossings are contained within the Quiet Zone. These crossings are:
Crossing ID
Street Name
Location on Street
020487R
Page Street
600 Block of Page Street
020486J
Hemphill Street
2400 Block of Hemphill Street
020485C
W. Capps Street
800 Block of W. Capps Street
020484V
Lipscomb Street
2700 Block of Lipscomb Street
Effective Date of Quiet Zone
February 4, 2012, is the date upon which routine locomotive horn use at the above
crossings shall cease.
Re ug latoty basis for designation of Quiet Zone
This Quiet Zone will be established under the regulatory provisions of 49 CFR 222.39(a),
which require implementation of Supplemental Safety Measures at every public crossing
in the Quiet Zone and under 49 CFR 222 Appendix E Requirements for Wayside Horns.
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The following equipment is in operation:
Page Street: existing gate system including constant warning system and power -
out indicators on a westbound one -way street. This installation will comply with
the requirements of Appendix A to Part 222 — Supplementary Safety Measures
A.4 One Way Street with Gate.
Hemphill Street: existing two- quadrant gate system including constant warning
system and power -out indicators with a median barrier. This installation will
comply with the requirements of Appendix A to Part 222 A.3 Gates with Medians
or Channelization Devices.
W. Capps Street: existing gate system including constant warning system and
power -out indicators on a westbound one -way street. This installation will
comply with the requirements of Appendix A to Part 222 — Supplementary Safety
Measures AA One Way Street with Gate.
Lipscomb Street: existing two - quadrant gate system including constant warning
system and power -out indicators with a Wayside Horn System. This installation
will comply with the requirements of Appendix B to Part 222 — Appendix E.
Time period within which restrictions on the horn will be imposed
The time period within which restrictions on the horn will be imposed is 24 hours per
day.
Grade Crossing Inventory Form (Prior to Quiet Zone Establishment)
See Attachment Al. Page Street, crossing ID 020487R
See Attachment A2. Hemphill Street, crossing ID 020486)
See Attachment A3. W. Capps Street, crossing ID 020485C
See Attachment A4. Lipscomb Street, crossing ID 020484V
Grade Crossing Inventory Form (After Quiet Zone Establishment)
See Attachment BI. Page Street, crossing ID 020487R
See Attachment B2. Hemphill Street, crossing ID 020486J
See Attachment B3. W. Capps Street, crossing ID 020485C
See Attachment B4. Lipscomb Street, crossing ID 020484V
Notice of Intent
A Notice of Intent to establish a Quiet Zone at the above listed location was mailed to all
railroads operating over the public grade crossing within the proposed quiet zone, the
State agency responsible for grade crossing safety, and the State agency responsible for
highway and road safety for these crossings on July 14, 2011, by certified mail, return
receipt requested.
The Notice of Intent was mailed more than 60 days before the mailing of this Notice of
Quiet Zone Establishment. Written comments and/or "no comment" statements have
been received from all railroads operating over the public grade crossings within the
proposed quiet zone, the State agency responsible for grade crossing safety, and the State
agency responsible for highway and road safety.
Compliance Monitoring Point of Contact
Russ Wiles P.E Phone: 817 - 392 -7978
ITS Manager and Railroad Projects Manager Fax: 817 - 392 -2533
5001 James Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Russell. WilesAFortWorthTexas.gov
Respectfully submitted,
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Russell P. Wiles, P.E.
City of Fort Worth
Transportation & Public Works Dept.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Grade Crossing Inventory Form
Attachment B: Updated Grade Crossing Inventory Form
Attachment C: Chief Executive Officer Statement
Attachment D: NOE Recipients
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020487R Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. [BNSF] End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GA/NSWL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.53
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3358
Crossing Owner:
32.7168900
ENS Sign Installed:
- 97.3311557
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
0
Adjacent Crossing with
Senarate Number
Private Crossing Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
PAGEAVE
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3358
Latitude:
32.7168900
Longitude:
- 97.3311557
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
No
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540
ST /RR D
State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify:
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment Al
Page 1
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020487R
Continued Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
2
Crossing Railroad:
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
Yes
Signs:
Timber
Nearby Intersecting
Crossbucks:
0
Highway Stop Signs: 0
Advanced Warning:
Yes
Hump Crossing Sign:
Pavement Markings:
Stop Lines and RR Xing
Other Signs: 0 Specify:
Symbols
0
Train Activated Devices:
Gates:
2
4 Quad or Full Barrier:
Mast Mounted FL:
2
Total Number FL Pairs: 0
Cantilevered FL (Over):
0
Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0
Other Flashing Lights:
2
Specify Other Flashing Lights: SIDE
Highway Traffic Signals:
0
Wigwags: 0 Bells: 2
Other Train Activated
Special Warning Devices Not
Warning Devices:
Train Activated:
Channelization:
Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO
Track Equipped with
Yes
Traffic Light N/A
Train Sianals?
Interconnection /PrePmntion-
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Number of Traffic Lanes
2
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
Timber
Nearby Intersecting
Highway?
N/A
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Hiahwav Information
Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No
If Other:
Is it Signalized?
Is Crossing Illuminated?
Highway System: Other FA Highway -Not NHS Functional Classification of
Is Crossing on State No Road at Cmssina-
Highway System:
Annual Average Daily 000310 AADT Year:
Traffic (AADT):
Estimated Percent Trucks: 04 Avg. No of School Buses per Day:
Posted Highway Speed: 0
Attachment At
Page 2
No
No
Urban Minor Arterial
1991
0
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020486J Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. [BNSF] End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GA/NSWL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.50
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3358
Crossing Owner:
32.7165385
ENS Sign Installed:
- 97.3314062
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
0
Adjacent Crossing with
Senarate Number-
Private Crossina Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
HEMPHILL ST
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3358
Latitude:
32.7165385
Longitude:
- 97.3314062
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
No
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540
ST /RR D
State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify:
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment A2
Page 1
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020486J
Continued
Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
Signs:
Crossbucks:
0
Highway Stop Signs: 0
Advanced Warning:
Yes
Hump Crossing Sign:
Pavement Markings:
No Markings
Other Signs: 0 Specify:
0
Train Activated Devices:
Gates:
0
4 Quad or Full Barrier:
Mast Mounted FL:
2
Total Number FL Pairs: 0
Cantilevered FL (Over):
2
Cantilevered FL (Not over): 2
Other Flashing Lights:
0
Specify Other Flashing Lights:
Highway Traffic Signals:
0
Wigwags: 0 Bells: 2
Other Train Activated
Special Warning Devices Not
Warning Devices:
Train Activated:
Channelization:
Type of Train Detection: DC /AFO
Track Equipped with
Yes
Traffic Light N/A
Train Signals?
IntPrconnection /PrP.P.mntion:
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees
Number of Traffic Lanes
4
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? Yes
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
Rubber
If Other:
Nearby Intersecting
Highway?
N/A
Is it Signalized? No
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Crossing Illuminated? No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Hiahwav Information
Highway System:
Other National Highway
Functional Classification of
Is Crossing on State
Urban Other al
Road at Crossina P
Highway System:
No
Annual Average Daily
Traffic (AADT):
013920
AADT Year: 2009
Estimated Percent Trucks:
03
Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0
Posted Highway Speed:
0
Attachment A2
Page 2
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020485C Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. (BNSR End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GA/NSWL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.26
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3357
Crossing Owner:
32.7132412
ENS Sign Installed:
- 97.3337598
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
0
Adjacent Crossing with
Separate Numher
Private Crossin4 Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
CAPPS ST
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3357
Latitude:
32.7132412
Longitude:
- 97.3337598
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
No
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540
ST /RR D
State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 1 Specify: SIDE
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment A3
Page 1
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020485C Continued Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Cont
Signs:
Crossbucks:
Advanced Warning:
Pavement Markings
rol Device Information
0
Yes
Stop Lines and RR Xing
Symbols
Train Activated Devices:
Commercial
Gates:
2
Mast Mounted FL:
2
Cantilevered FL (Over):
0
Other Flashing Lights:
0
Highway Traffic Signals:
0
Other Train Activated
N/A
Warning Devices:
Channelization:
No
Track Equipped with
Yes
Train Sianals?
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Number of Traffic Lanes
2
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
Concrete
Nearby Intersecting
04
Highway?
N/A
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Highwav Information
Highway System:
Non - Federal -aid
Is Crossing on State
No
Highway System:
Annual Average Daily
000430
Traffic (AADT):
Estimated Percent Trucks:
04
Posted Highway Speed:
0
Highway Stop Signs: 0
Hump Crossing Sign:
Other Signs: 0 Specify:
0
4 Quad or Full Barrier:
Total Number FL Pairs:
Cantilevered FL (Not over):
Specify Other Flashing Lights:
Wigwags: 0
Special Warning Devices Not
Train Activated:
Type of Train Detection:
Traffic Light
Interron nertion /Prepmntion
Smallest Crossing Angle:
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present?
If Other:
Is it Signalized?
Is Crossing Illuminated?
Functional Classification of
Road at Crossina-
AADT Year:
Avg. No of School Buses per Day:
Attachment A3
Page 2
0
0
Bells: 2
Constant Warning Time
N/A
30 to 59 Degrees
No
No
No
Urban Local
1991
0
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020484V Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 05104110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. [BNSF] End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GA/NSVIL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.23
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3357
Crossing Owner:
32.7127355
ENS Sign Installed:
- 97.3341204
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
0
Adjacent Crossing with
Separate Number-
Private Crossing Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
LIPSCOMB ST
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3357
Latitude:
32.7127355
Longitude:
- 97.3341204
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
No
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C ST /RR D
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540 State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 1 Specify: SIDE
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment A4
Page 1
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020484V
Continued Effective Begin -Date of Record: 05104110
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Control
Device Information
Signs:
Crossbucks:
0
Highway Stop Signs: 0
Advanced Warning:
Yes
Hump Crossing Sign:
Pavement Markings:
Stop Lines and RR Xing
Other Signs: 0 Specify:
Symbols
0
Train Activated Devices:
Gates:
2
4 Quad or Full Barrier:
Mast Mounted FL:
2
Total Number FL Pairs: 0
Cantilevered FL (Over):
0
Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0
Other Flashing Lights:
0
Specify Other Flashing Lights:
Highway Traffic Signals:
0
Wigwags: 0 Bells: 2
Other Train Activated
Special Warning Devices Not
Warning Devices:
Train Activated:
Channelization:
Type of Train Detection: DC /AFO
Track Equipped with
Yes
Traffic Light N/A
Train Signals?
Interronnertion /Preemntion:
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees
Number of Traffic Lanes
2
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
Timber
If Other:
Nearby Intersecting
Highway?
N/A
Is it Signalized? No
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Crossing Illuminated? No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Highwav Information
Highway System:
Non - Federal -aid
Functional Classification of
Is Crossing on State
Road at Crossina Urban Local
Highway System:
No
Annual Average Daily
Traffic (AADT):
000930
AADT Year: 1991
Estimated Percent Trucks:
04
Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0
Posted Highway Speed:
0
Attachment A4
Page 2
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020487R Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. [BNSF] End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GA/NSWL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.53
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3358
Crossing Owner:
32.7168900
ENS Sign Installed:
Yes
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
$ 2
Adjacent Crossing with
Senarate Number.
Private Crossing Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
PAGE AVE
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3358
Latitude:
32.7168900
Longitude:
- 97.3311557
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
-No— 24 -hr
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540
ST /RR D
State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify:
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment 81
Page 1
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020487R Continued Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
Signs:
Crossbucks:
Advanced Warning:
Pavement Markings:
Train Activated Devices:
Gates:
Mast Mounted FL:
Cantilevered FL (Over):
Other Flashing Lights:
Highway Traffic Signals:
Other Train Activated
Warning Devices:
Channelization:
Track Equipped with
Train Signals?
-&' 2
Yes
Stop Lines and RR Xing
Symbols
--*-' 1
2
0
-2--o
0
None
Yes
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Number of Traffic Lanes
1
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
Timber Concrete
Nearby Intersecting
Highway?
-Afl* Yes
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Highwav Information
Highway Stop Signs:
Hump Crossing Sign
Other Signs: -0-1
-9- 1
0
Yes
Specify: W10 -1
W10-9
4 Quad or Full Barrier:
Total Number FL Pairs:
Cantilevered FL (Not over):
Specify Other Flashing Lights:
Wigwags: 0
Special Warning Devices Not
Train Activated:
Type of Train Detection:
Traffic Light
Interrnnnertion /Preemntion
No
$2
0
&BE
Bells: -2-1
0e)AF19 Constant Warning
N/A
Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No
If Other:
Is it Signalized?
Is Crossing Illuminated?
Highway System: Other FA Highway -Not NHS Functional Classification of
Is Crossing on State No Rnad at Crossino-
Highway System:
Annual Average Daily 000310 AADT Year:
Traffic (AADT):
Estimated Percent Trucks: 04 Avg. No of School Buses per Day:
Posted Highway Speed: 0
Attachment B 1
Page 2
No
No
Urban Minor Arterial
4991 2008
0
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020486) Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. (BNSF] End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GA/NSWL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.50
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3358
Crossing Owner:
32.7165385
ENS Sign Installed:
No
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
$ 2
Adjacent Crossing with
San. Numhec
Private Crossing Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
HEMPHILL ST
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3358
Latitude:
32.7165385
Longitude:
- 97.3314062
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
-Ne 24 -hr
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540
E-10-Rub
State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify:
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment B2
Page ?
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020486) Continued Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
Signs:
Crossbucks:
Advanced Warning:
Pavement Markings:
Train Activated Devices:
Gates:
Mast Mounted FL:
Cantilevered FL (Over):
Other Flashing Lights:
Highway Traffic Signals:
Other Train Activated
Warning Devices:
Channelization:
Track Equipped with
Train Signals?
-0- 4 Highway Stop Signs: 0
Yes Hump Crossing Sign: No
-No-Markimj& Stop Lines and Other Signs: -0- 2 Specify: W10-9
RR Xing Symbols -0 1 R8 -8
-&- 2
2
-2-- 4
0
0
All Approaches
Yes
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Number of Traffic Lanes
4
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
RuhheF Concrete
Nearby Intersecting
Highway ?
-Nh4 Yes
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Highwav Information
Highway System:
Is Crossing on State
Highway System:
Annual Average Daily
Traffic (AADT):
Estimated Percent Trucks
Posted Highway Speed:
Other National Highway
No
- ptgggg 15890
03
0
4 Quad or Full Barrier:
Total Number FL Pairs:
Cantilevered FL (Not over):
Specify Other Flashing Lights:
Wigwags: 0
Special Warning Devices Not
Train Activated:
Type of Train Detection:
Traffic Light
I ntP. rr o n n P. rti o n/ P rPe m nti o n
No
-0- 8
2
Bells: 2
-BeMFG Constant Warning
N/A
Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? Yes- No
If Other:
Is it Signalized? No
Is Crossing Illuminated? No
Functional Classification of
Road at Crossina Urban Other Principal
AADT Year: 2009- 2008
Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0
Attachment B2
Page 2
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020485C Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. (BNSF] End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GA/NSWL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.26
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3357
Crossing Owner:
32.7132412
ENS Sign Installed:
Yes
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
-e- 2
Adjacent Crossing with
Senarate Numhec
Private Crossing Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
CAPPS ST
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3357
Latitude:
32.7132412
Longitude:
- 97.3337598
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
-N& 24 -hr
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540
ST /RR D
State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 1 Specify: SIDE
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment 133
Page I
U.S.
DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020485C
Continued
Effective Begin -Date of Record: 11124110
Is Highway Paved?
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
Concrete
Signs:
04
Highway?
Crossbucks:
-0- 1
Highway Stop Signs: 0
Advanced Warning:
Yes
Hump Crossing Sign: 0
Pavement Markings:
Stop Lines and RR Xing
Other Signs: -0- 1 Specify: W10-1
Symbols
-0- 1 W10 -9
Train Activated Devices:
Gates:
4- 1
4 Quad or Full Barrier: No
Mast Mounted FL:
2
Total Number FL Pairs: -$- 2
Cantilevered FL (Over):
0
Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0
Other Flashing Lights:
0
Specify Other Flashing Lights:
Highway Traffic Signals:
0
Wigwags: 0 Bells: �- 1
Other Train Activated
Special Warning Devices Not
Warning Devices:
Train Activated:
Channelization:
None
Type of Train Detection: Constant Waming Time
Track Equipped with
Yes
Traffic Light N/A
Train Signals?
Interronnertion /Preemotiore
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Number of Traffic Lanes
_29- 1
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
Concrete
Nearby Intersecting
04
Highway?
N/A
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Highwav Information
Highway System:
Non- Federal -aid
Is Crossing on State
No
Highway System:
Annual Average Daily
�gg4 750
Traffic (AADT):
Estimated Percent Trucks:
04
Posted Highway Speed:
0
Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No
If Other:
Is it Signalized? No
Is Crossing Illuminated? No
Functional Classification of Urban Local
Road at Crossina
AADT Year: f99* 2008
Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0
Attachment B3
Page 2
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 10/17/2011
Crossing No.: 020484V Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin -Date of Record: 05104110
Railroad: BNSF BNSF Rwy Co. (BNSF1 End -Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division:
TEXAS
Subdivision:
FT WORTH
Branch or Line Name:
GAINSWL- TEMPLE
Railroad Milepost:
0343.23
RailRoad I.D. No.:
7500
Nearest RR Timetable Stn:
BIRDS
Parent Railroad:
3357
Crossing Owner:
32.7127355
ENS Sign Installed:
No
Passenger Service:
AMTRAK
Avg Passenger Train Count:
$ 2
Adjacent Crossing with
Senarate Numher:
Private Crossing Information:
Category:
Specify Signs:
ST /RR A
Railroad Use:
State Use:
Narrative:
Emergency Contact: (800)832 -5452
Part II Railroad Information
State:
TX
County:
TARRANT
City:
In FORT WORTH
Street or Road Name:
LIPSCOMB ST
Highway Type & No.:
ST 0000
HSR Corridor ID:
County Map Ref. No.:
3357
Latitude:
32.7127355
Longitude:
- 97.3341204
Lat/Long Source:
Actual
Quiet Zone:
-Me- 24 -hr
Public Access: Unknown
Specify Signals:
ST /RR B ST /RR C
Railroad Contact: (913)551 -4540
ST /RR D
State Contact: (512)416 -2200
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 25 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 13
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 79 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 79
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 1 Specify: SIDE
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: ATK
Attachment B4
Page
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 020484V Continued Effective Begin -Date of Record: 05104110
End -Date of Record:
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
Signs:
Crossbucks:
Advanced Warning:
Pavement Markings:
�3
Yes
Stop Lines and RR Xing
Symbols
Train Activated Devices:
Commercial
Gates:
-t 3
Mast Mounted FL:
-2.6
Cantilevered FL (Over):
0
Other Flashing Lights:
0
Highway Traffic Signals:
0
Other Train Activated
WHS
Warning Devices:
Channelization:
All Approaches
Track Equipped with
Yes
Train Signals?
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development:
Commercial
Number of Traffic Lanes
2
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved?
Yes
Crossing Surface:
fftber Concrete
Nearby Intersecting
04
Highway?
N/A
Does Track Run Down a
Street?
No
Is Commercial Power Available? Yes
Part V: Hiahwav Information
Highway System:
Non - Federal -aid
Is Crossing on State
No
Highway System:
Annual Average Daily
000990 900
Traffic (AADT):
Estimated Percent Trucks:
04
Posted Highway Speed:
0
Highway Stop Signs:
Hump Crossing Sign
Other Signs: $ 2
�2
0
0
Specify: W10 -1
W10-9
4 Quad or Full Barrier:
Total Number FL Pairs:
Cantilevered FL (Not over):
Specify Other Flashing Lights:
Wigwags: 0
Special Warning Devices Not
Train Activated:
Type of Train Detection:
Traffic Light
Interco nnection /Preem ntion:
No
-06
0
Bells: Y 3
Bewe Constant Warning
N/A
Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees
Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No
If Other:
Is it Signalized? No
Is Crossing Illuminated? No
Functional Classification of Urban Local
Road at Crossina:
AADT Year: 499#- 2008
Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0
Attachment B4
Page 2
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER STATEMENT
Quiet Zone Name: BNSF Hemphill West
I certify that the information submitted within this Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment is
accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Tom Higgins
City Manager
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Date
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Ronald P. Gonzales ,dA o� qq
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Assistant City Secretary odd Date
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Approved to Form and Legality ,� —
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Assistant City Attorney
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ATTACHMENT C
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Quiet Zone Written Notice of Establishment Recipients
I. Railroads operating over the grade crossings:
Lyn Hartley
Director Public Projects
BNSF Railway
4515 Kansas Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66106
Stefan Gilmore
Amtrak Senior Safety Coordinator
National Railroad Passenger Corporation
60 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002
2. State agency responsible for highway and road safety, and State agency
responsible for grade crossing safety:
Darin Kosmak
Railroad Section Director
Traffic Operations Division
Texas Department of Transportation
Attn: TRF -RR
125 E. 1 lth Street
Austin, TX 78701 -2483
Law Enforcement Authority
Jeffrey Halstead
Chief of Police
City of Fort Worth
350 Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
4. Federal Railroad Administration
Associate Administrator for Safety
Federal Railroad Administration
Office of Safety, RRS -23
1120 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20590
ATTACHMENT D
DATE:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 311 /2011
CONTINUED FROM A PREVIOUS WEEK
Tuesday, February 01, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: C -24724
LOG NAME: 20HEMPHILLQZBNSF
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment Certification for the Creation of
the Hemphill West Quiet Zone that Includes Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway Company Crossings at
Lipscomb Street, Capps Avenue, Hemphill Street and Page Street and Authorize the City Manager to Enter
Into an Agreement with Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway Company for Railroad Signal Upgrades in
the Amount of $382,618.00 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9)
RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign a Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment certification for the creation of
the Hemphill West Quiet Zone that includes Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway Company crossings at
Lipscomb Street, Capps Avenue, Hemphill Street and Page Street; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway
Company for railroad signal upgrades as follows:
Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway Company and
Lipscomb Street
$225,739.00
Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway Company and
Capps Street
$ 70,155.00
Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway Company and
Hemphill Street
$ 46,667.00
Burllington Northem Santa Fe Railway Company and Page
Avenue
$ 40,057.00
Total Amount $ 382,618.00
DISCUSSION:
On December 19, 2006, (M &C G- 15544) authorized execution of a Local Project Advance Funding
Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation and acceptance of grant funds in the amount of
$856,080.00 for the design and construction of the Hemphill West Quiet Zone.
The design is complete and this M &C will provide funds to Burlington Northem Santa Fe Railway
Company for the reconstruction of signals at these crossings. The quiet zone is expected to be complete
and operational late 2011. Under a future M &C a roadway contractor will be hired to install necessary
roadway approach improvements at each crossing.
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This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/AccounUCenters
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by-
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact•
ATTACHMENTS
1. Available fun ds_302158.doc (CFW IntemaQ
2. Hemphill West M&C Map 4 Circles,pdf (Pubic)
FROM Fund/Account/Centem
2) GR76 541200 020302158830
Fernando Costa (6122)
Wilham Verkest (7801)
George Behmanesh (7914)
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$382.618.00
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