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Home My WebLink AboutContract 46613 FORT WORTH® Crfr SECRETAW L1 13 March 31, 2015 CWRACT NO. Thad Call Director of Industry and Public Projects Union Pacific Railroad 1400 Douglas St. Mailstop 0910 Omaha, NE 68179 Mailed via USPS, Certified Mail# 7011 0470 0001 8271 4337 Return Receipt Requested Subject: Proposed Quiet Zone: Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)and McAlister Road, Fort Worth, TX. Notice of Establishment of a RR Quiet Zone under 49 CFR 222.39(a)(1)and under Appendix A to Part 222 A(3)(b). This letter and the attachments are a Notice of Establishment (NOE) for the creation of a quiet zone under 49 CFR 222.39(a)(1) and Appendix A to Part 222 A 3(b). As required by the Federal Railroad Administration under 49CFR 222.43, the following information is provided to you and other parties. EFFECTIVE DATE OF QUIET ZONE -222.43(d)(1)(i) Routine use of the locomotive horn at the crossings listed below shall cease effective 21 days from the date of execution by City Manager's Office. LIST OF HIGHWAY RAIL-GRADE CROSSINGS within the QUIET ZONE-222.43(d)(2)(i) All public highway-rail grade crossings to be included within the proposed quiet zone are: N o Crossing ID Street Name Location on Street Improvements c� 415 968D McAlister Road 100 Block Median Barrier a Q The City of Fort Worth plans to implement a quiet zone at this crossing with the improvements LU w described below. ED McAlister Road-Supplemental Safety Measure(SSM) C-) McAlister Road is an existing two-lane divided highway with concrete non-traversable medians. cr_ The east side median is 80 feet in length due to an adjacent commercial driveway and the west side median is 103 feet in length. The crossing is equipped with flashing lights and gates, constant warning circuitry, and power-out indicator. The existing medians qualify as an SSM under 49 CFR 222.39(a)(1) and Appendix A to Part 222 A 3(b). OFFICIAL kECORD CITY SECRETARY FT. WORTH, TX Fort Worth bAd TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT DIVISION THE CITY OF FLIRT WORTH * 5001 JAMEs AvENLE * FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76115 11111.1 817-392-7738 * F.as 817-392-2533 1964-1993-2011 jf.Printed on rec}cled paper REGULATORY BASIS FOR QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT—222.43(d)(2)(ii) This quiet zone is being established under 49 CFR 222.39(a)(1) and Appendix A to Part 222 A 3(b). DIAGNOSTIC TEAM REVIEW-222.43(d)(2)(iii) A diagnostic team review is not required for this quiet zone under 222.25 or 222.27. However, the agency did invite State agency representatives, all affected railroads, and the FRA to attend a diagnostic team review that was conducted on January 15, 2013. TIME PERIOD FOR HORN RESTRICTION -222.43(d)(2)(iv) The quiet zone is proposed to restrict the routine sounding of locomotive homs 24 hours a day. EXISTING GRADE CROSSING INVENTORY FORMS-222.43(d)(2)(v) An accurate and complete grade crossing inventory form for each public, private, and pedestrian grade crossing within the quiet zone that reflects conditions existing at the crossings before quiet zone improvements were made are provided in Attachment C. QUIET ZONE GRADE CROSSING INVENTORY FORMS -222.43(d)(2)(vi) An accurate and complete grade crossing inventory form for each public, private, and pedestrian grade crossing within the quiet zone that reflects ASMs and SSMs in place upon establishment of the quiet zone are provided in Attachment D. NOTICE OF INTENT—222.43(d)(2)(vii) A Notice of Intent to Establish a New Quiet Zone at the above listed location was sent, by certified mail—return receipt requested, 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 on February 19, 2013. COMPLIANCE MONITORING POINT OF CONTACT—222.43(d)(2)(ix) Name and title of person who will act as point of contact during the quiet zone development process: Tai Nguyen Transportation and Public Works Department City of Fort Worth 5001 James Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76115 Phone: (817) 392-2359 Email: Tai.Nguyen aaFortWorthTexas.gov LIST OF PARTIES RECEIVING NOTIFICATION—222.43(d)(2)(x) A list of parties receiving notification in accordance with paragraph 222.43(a)(3) are provided in Attachment B. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION—222.43(d)(2)(xi) A statement signed by the chief executive officer(s) of each public authority participating in the establishment of the quiet zone is provided in Attachment A. Respectfully bmitteI' Alonz Linan, P.E, PTOE Assistant Director Attachments: f Attachment A: Chief Executive Officer(s) Statement Attachment B: List of Parties receiving this Notification Attachment C: FRA Inventory Forms—Prior to Quiet Zone Establishment Attachment D: FRA Inventory Forms—After Quiet Zone Establishment ATTACHMENT A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER(S) STATEMENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER STATEMENT Quiet Zone: UPRR—McAlister Road 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. a � 4, 4 tits, F rnando Co a Date Assistant City Manager 4oa 00000000 04-4-- poa d � O 0 d � 0000cy 0000000000 p' Doug Black ,� �L'jk Date &WzlSenior Assistant City f�4ef Attest: "MaKy J. ay Date City Sec ry �-�Aa -_._ -, Cosi%i6ct Authorizatioa -- 3) --312-0 l S OFFICIAL RECORD Date CITY SECRETARY FT.WORTH,TX ATTACHMENT B LIST OF PARTIES RECEIVING NOTIFICATION Notice of Establishment for Railroad Quiet Zone Written Notice Recipients 1. Railroads operating over the grade crossings: Thad Call Director of Industry and Public Projects Union Pacific Railroad 1400 Douglas St. Mailstop 0910 Omaha, NE 68179 Lyn Hartley Director of Public Projects BNSF Railway 2600 Lou Menk Drive OOB-3 Fort Worth, TX 76131 2. State agency responsible for highway and road safety, and State agency responsible for grade crossing safety: Mr. Robert Travis Railroad Section Director Traffic Operations Division Texas Department of Transportation Attn: TRF-RR 125 E. 11 th Street Austin, TX 78701-2483 3. Law Enforcement Authority Rhonda K. Robertson Interim Chief of Police Fort Worth Police Department 350 W. Belknap Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 4. Federal Railroad Administration Associate Administrator for Safety Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety, RRS-23 1120 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20590 5. Adjacent Jurisdiction Laura Melton, P.E. Director of Engineering City of Burleson 141 W. Renfro Street Burleson, TX 76262 ATTACHMENT C FRA INVENTORY FORMS PRIOR TO QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 1/8/2015 Crossing No.: 415968D Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/01/11 Railroad: UP Union Pacific RR Co.[UP] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing Division: CENTRAL State: TX Subdivision: FT WORTH County: TARRANT Branch or Line Name: City: NearBURLESON Railroad Milepost: 0238.80 Street or Road Name: MCALISTER RD RailRoad I.D.No.: Highway Type&No.: ST 0000 Nearest RR Timetable Stn: EGAN HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref.No.: 3458 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 32.5725839 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -97.3243885 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Actual Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Senarste Number: Private Crossing Information: Category: Public Access: Unknown Specify Signs: Specify Signals: ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use: State Use: Narrative: Emergency Contact: (800)848-8715 Railroad Contact: State Contact: (512)416-2200 Part II Railroad Information Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 24 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 12 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing:From 30 to 40 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 40 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:MP U.S. DOT- CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 415968D Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/01/11 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: 0 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: None Track Equipped with No Traffic Light N/A Train Sionals? Interconnection/Preemntion: Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes 1 Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Concrete 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: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Urban Collector Rnad at( rnSSinn: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000270 AADT Year: 1999 Traffic(AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 03 Avg.No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 ATTACHMENT D FRA INVENTORY FORMS AFTER TO QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT U.S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OMB Control No.2130-0017 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION FRA A. Initiating AgencyB. Crossing Number C. Reason for Update D. Effective Date ❑ Railroad ® State 415968D ® Changes in [INew Crossing ElClosed Crossing 03/01/2015 Existing Data or Abandoned Part I: Location and Classification Information 1. Railroad Operating Company(max 4 char.) 2. State (max 2 char.) 3. COUNTY (max 20 char.) UPRR TX TARRANT 4. Railroad Division or Region 5. Railroad Subdivision or District 6. Branch or Line Name(max 15 char.) 7. RR Milepost(nnnnn.nn) (max 14 char.) (max 14 char.) 238.80 CENTRAL FORT WORTH 8. RR I.D.No. 9. Nearest RR Timetable Station(max 10. Parent RR(max 4 11.Crossing Owner(RR or Company Name) (max 10 char.) 15 char.) char.) (if applicable) (optional) EGAN 12. City (max 16 char.) 13. Street or Road Name (max 17 char.) STATE SUPPLIED INFORMATION ® IN 21.HSR Corridor ID (max 2 char.) ❑ Near FORT WORTH MCALISTER ROAD 14. Highway Type&No. 15. ENS Sign Installed(1-800) 16. Quiet Zone-FRA DETERMINED 22.County Map Ref.No.(max 10 (max 7 char.) ❑ No ❑ Partial char. 3458 ® Yes ❑ No 23.Latitude(nn.nnnnnnnn) ® 24 hr. ❑ Unknown 32.5725839 17. Crossing Type 18. Crossing Position 19. Type of Passenger Service 20. Average Passenger 24.Longitude(nnn.nnnnnnnn) (choose one only) Train Count -97.3243885 ® Public ® At Grade ❑ AMTRAK Per Day ❑ Private ❑ RR Under ❑ AMTRAK&Other 25.Lat/Long Source ❑ Pedestrian ❑ RR Over ❑ Other ® Actual ❑ Estimated ® None 26. Is There an Adjacent Crossing With a Separate Number? ❑ Yes ® No If Yes,Provide Number 27. PRIVATE CROSSING INFORMATION 27.A. Category(check one) 27.13. Public Access 27.C. Signs/Signals ❑ Farm ❑ Residential ❑ Yes ❑ None ❑ Recreational ❑ Industrial ❑ No ❑ Signs Specify ❑ Commercial ❑ Unknown ❑ Signals Specify 28.A. Railroad Use(max 20 char.) 29.A. State Use(max 20 char.) 28.B. Railroad Use(max 20 char.) 29.B. State Use(max 20 char.) 28.C. Railroad Use(max 20 char.) 29.C. State Use(max 20 char.) 28.D. Railroad Use(max 20 char.) 29.D. State Use(max 20 char.) 30. Narrative 31. Emergency Contact(Telephone No.) 32. Railroad Contact(Telephone No.) 33. State Contact(Telephone No.) 800-848-8715 402-544-5000 512-416-2200 MUST COMPLETE REMAINDER OF FORM FOR PUBLIC VEHICLE CTOSSINGS AT GRADE Part If: Railroad Information 1. Number of Dail Train Movements 1.A. Total Trains 1.B. Total Switching Trains 1.C. Total Daylight Thru Trains(6 AM to 6 PM) 1.D. Check if Less Than One Movement 26 13 Per Day ❑ 2. Speed of Train at Crossing 2.A. Maximum Time Table Speed(mph) 40 2.13. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing(mph) from 30 to 40 3. Type and Number of Tracks Main 1 Other If Other,Specify 4. Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? 5. Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? ❑ Yes If Yes,Specify RR(max 16 char.) ® Yes If Yes,Specify RR (max 16 char.) ® No I , , ❑ No BNSF, , Form FRA F 6180.71 (11/99) Page 1 of 2 U.S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM B. Crossing Number D. Effective Date 415968D PAGE 2 03/01/2015 Part III: Traffic Control Device Information 1. No Signs or Signals 2. Type of Warning Device at Crossing-Signs(specify number of each) 2.A. Crossbucks 2.B. Highway Stop 2.C. RR Advance Warning 2.D. Hump Crossing Sign (W10-5) ❑ Check if Correct Signs(R1-1) Signs(W10-1) N Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes N No ❑ Unknown 2.E. Pavement Markings 2.F. Other Signs: (specify MUTCD type) ® Stoplines N RR Xing Symbols ❑ None Number 4 Specify Type R8-8 Number 1 Specify Type W10-11 B 3. Type of W ming Device at Crossing-Train Activated Devices(specify number of each) 3.A. Gates 3.B. Four-Quadrant(or 3.C. Cantilevered(or Bridged)Flashing Lights 3.D. Mast Mounted 3.E. Number of Flashing full barrier)Gates Flashing Lights(number) Light Pairs 2 El Yes ® No Over Traffic Lane(number) 2 4 Not Over Traffic Lane(number) 3.F. Other Flashing Lights: 3.G. Highway Traffic Signals 3.H. Wigwags(number) 3.J. Bells(number) (number) Number Specify Type (max 9 characters) 2 3.K. Other Train Activated Warning Devices:(specify) (max 9 characters) 4. Specify Special Warning Device NOT Train Activated: 5. Channelization Devices With Gates DO NOT USE OR ENTER DATA ® All Approaches ❑ One Approach ❑ None 6. Train Detection 7. Signaling for Train Operation: 8. Traffic Light Interconnection/Preemption ® Constant Warning Time ❑ DC/AFO Is Train Equipped with Train Signal? ❑ Not Interconnected ® N/A ❑ Other N Yes ❑ Simultaneous Preemption ❑ Motion Detectors ❑ None ❑ No ❑ Advanced Preemption 9. Reserved For Future Use 10. Reserved For Future Use 11. Reserved For Future Use 12. Reserved For Future Use Part IV: Physical Characteristics 1. Type of Development 2. Smallest Crossing Angle ❑ Open Space N Residential ❑ Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Institutional ❑ 0°-29° ❑ 30°-59° N 60°-90° 3. Number of Traffic Lanes 4. Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? 5. Is Highway Paved? Crossing Railroad 2 ❑ Yes N No N Yes ❑ No 6. Crossing Surface(on main line) ❑ 1. Timber ❑ 2. Asphalt ❑ 3. Asphalt and Flange ® 4. Concrete ❑ 5. Concrete and Rubber ❑ 6. Rubber ❑ 7. Metal ❑ 8. Unconsolidated ❑ 9. Other(Specify) 7. Does Track Run Down a Street? 8. Nearby Intersecting Highway Is it Signalized? N Yes ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Less than 75 feet ❑ 75 to 200 feet ❑ 200 to 500 feet N N/A ❑ No 9. Is Crossing Illuminated?(street lights within 10. Is Commercial Power Available? 11. Space Reserved For Future Use. approx. 50 feet from nearest rail) N Yes ❑ No N Yes ❑ No Part V: Highway Information 1. Highway System 2. Is Crossing on State 3. Functional Classification 4. Posted Highway Speed ❑ Interstate N Federal Aid,Not NHS Highway System? of Road at Crossing 30 ❑ Yes N No 17 URBAN COLLECTOR ❑ Nat.Hwy System(NHS) ❑ Non-Federal Aid 5. Annual Average Daily Traffic(AADT) 6. Estimate Percent Trucks 7. Average Number of School Buses Over Crossing per School Day Year 2013 AADT 2060 3.00 0 Paperwork Reduction Act: Public reporting for this information collection is estimated to average 15 minutes per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of Information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The Valid CMB Control Number for this collection is 2130-0017. City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION. Approved on 3%3/20'!5 . DATE: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18425 LOG NAME: 20UPR QUIET ZONES AT 3 LOCATIONS SUBJECT: Authorize Establishment of Three Quiet Zones at Union Pacific Railroad Crossings at McAlister Road, Westport Parkway and Keller-Haslet Road (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6 and 7) h RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment for li the following crossings of the Union Pacific Railroad: McAlister Road, Westport Parkway and Keller- a Haslet Road. I DISCUSSION: The Transportation and Public Works Department proposes to create quiet zones, pursuant to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Train Horn Rule at Union Pacific Railroad crossings at McAlister Road in Council District 6 and Westport Parkway and Keller-Haslet Road in Council District 7. r The quiet zones will become effective 21 days after the Notice of Establishment (NOE) is submitted to the railroad by the City of Fort Worth. The quiet zone improvements for McAlister Road were constructed as part of the street improvements and widening project in 2013. Westport Parkway quiet zone improvements were completed in 2013 by TxDOT. Keller-Haslet Road quiet zone improvements were completed in 2014 by City forces. The quiet zones are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 6 and 7. 4 FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION: i The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds. i FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM FundlAccount/Centers I I� CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122) Originating Department Head: Douglas W. Wiersig (7801) Additional Information Contact: Alonzo Linan (7861) ATTACHMENTS 1. quietZones.pdf (Public) i II I Logname: 20UPR QUIET ZONES AT 3 LOCATIONS Page 1 of 1 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MAP 3 UPRR QUIET ZONE LOCATIONS l L`ib'e►tJ' Way _. , r1 7o�= i i1� , � •� --, Q ��t� GLE, `r . 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