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March 31, 2015
Associate Administrator for Safety
Federal Railroad Administration
Office of Safety, RRS-23
1120 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20590
Mailed via USPS, Certified Mail# 7013 1710 00052712579
Retum Receipt Requested
Subject: Proposed Quiet Zone: Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)Westport Pkwy
Group, Fort Worth,TX. Notice for Establishment of a RR Quiet Zone under
49 CFR 222.39(b)(1)and under Appendix B to Part 222 (1).
This letter and the attachments are a Notice of Establishment (NOE) for the creation of a quiet
zone under 49 CFR 222.39(b)(1) and Appendix B to Part 222 (1). 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:
C= Crossing ID Street Name Location on Street Improvements
e 795 430F Westport Parkway 5200 Block Median Barrier
795 349T Keller Haslet Road 4900 Block Channelization
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The City of Fort Worth plans to implement a quiet zone at these crossings with the improvements
C3 described for each crossing below.
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Mu Westport Parkway—Alternate Safety Measure (ASM)
C.) Westport Parkway is an existing four-lane divided highway with concrete non-traversable
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medians. The crossing is equipped with flashing lights and gates, constant warning circuitry, and
power-out indicators. The agency installed a traffic signal that is interconnected with the railroad
crossing providing advance preemption. Although there are existing medians at this location, they
do not comply with the length requirements to be considered as a Supplemental Safety Measure
(SSM)_ The median on the west side of the crossing is over 200 feet in length and the median to
the east of the crossing is approximately 35 feet in length due to a parallel street. As a result,this
modified SSM has been treated as an ASM in establishment of the quiet zone.
OFFICIAL RECORD
Fort Worth CITY SECRETARY
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FT.WORTH,TX
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT DIVISION
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH * 5001 JAn1ES AVENUE * FORT NORTH, TExAs 76115
817-392-7738 * FA.x 817-392-2533
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19641993•2011
Keller Haslet Road—(ASM)
Keller Haslet Road is an existing two lane highway equipped with flashing lights and gates,
constant warning circuitry and power-out indicators. The existing traffic signal is interconnected
with the railroad equipment and provides advance preemption. The agency installed
channelization at this crossing that is 100 feet in length to the west of the crossing and 35 feet on
the east. This modified SSM has been treated as an ASM in the establishment of the quiet zone.
REGULATORY BASIS FOR QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT—222.43(d)(2)(ii)
This quiet zone is being established under 49 CFR 222.39(b)(1) and Appendix B to Part 222 (1).
The City of Fort Worth applied for approval of the quiet zone using modified SSMs that do not
fully comply with the requirements for an SSM under Appendix A of the train horn rule and are
therefore considered an ASM. The Public Authority Application (PAA) was submitted to the
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and 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 on June 19, 2013.
FRA NOTICE OF APPROVAL—222.43(d)(2)(ii)(B)
This quiet zone is being established under 49 CFR 222.39(b)(1) and Appendix B to Part 222 (1)
and a copy of the FRA approval letter dated June 13, 2014 is provided in Attachment E.
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 August 5, 2010.
TIME PERIOD FOR HORN RESTRICTION -222.43(d)(2)(iv)
The quiet zone shall 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) vil
An accurate and complete grade crossing inventory form for each public, private, and pedestrian
grade crossing within the quiet zone that reflects ASMs 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 crossings 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(a�FortWorthTexas.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 submitted,
4AIonzoinan, RE, PTOE
Assistant Director
Transportation and Public Works Department—Traffic Management
Attachments:
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 E: FRA Public Authority Application Approval Letter
ATTACHMENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER(S) STATEMENT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER STATEMENT
Quiet Zone: UPRR—Westport Parkway and Keller Haslet 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.
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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
Mark Hafner
Chief of Police
City of Keller
P. O. Box 770
Keller, TX 76244
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 (informational copy)
Jarrod Greenwood
Director of Public Works
Town of Westlake
3 Village Circle, Ste. 202
Westlake, TX 76262
Matt Kite
Director of Public Works
City of Keller
P. O. Box 770
Keller, TX 76244
5. Adjacent Jurisdiction (informational copy)
Jarrod Greenwood
Director of Public Works
Town of Westlake
3 Village Circle, Ste. 202
Westlake, TX 76262
Matt Kite
Director of Public Works
City of Keller
P. O. Box 770
Keller, TX 76244
ATTACHMENT C
FRA INVENTORY FORMS
PRIOR TO QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT
U.S. DOT- CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 12/29/2014
Crossing No.: 79543OF Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/31/14
Railroad: UP Union Pacific RR Co.[UP j End-Date of Record:
Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division: FT.WORTH State: TX
Subdivision: CHOCTAW County: TARRANT
Branch or Line Name: CHOCTAW SUB City: Near ROANOKE
Railroad Milepost: 0737.52 Street or Road Name: WESTPORT PKWY
RailRoad I.D.No.: Highway Type&No.:
Nearest RR Timetable Stn: ROANOKE HSR Corridor ID:
Parent Railroad: County Map Ref.No.:
Crossing Owner: Latitude:
ENS Sign Installed: Yes Longitude:
Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Neither
Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No
Adjacent Crossing with
Separate 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 fl Railroad Information
Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No
Total Trains: 24 Total Switching: 1 Day Thru: 12
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing:From 1 to 60 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 60
Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 1 Specify: SID
Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No
Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes: BNSF
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 79543OF Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/31/14
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: Constant Warning Time
Track Equipped with Yes Traffic Light
Train Signals? Interronnection/Preemntion:
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development: Industrial Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees
Number of Traffic Lanes 4 Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No
Crossing Railroad:
Is Highway Paved? Yes
Crossing Surface: Concrete If Other:
Nearby Intersecting
Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized?
Does Track Run Down a
Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?
Is Commercial Power Available?Yes
Part V: Hiahwav Information
Highway System: Other FA Highway-Not NHS Functional Classification of Rural Major Collector
Is Crossing on State Road at Crossinn
Highway System: No
Annual Average Daily 003620 AADT Year:
Traffic(AADT):
Estimated Percent Trucks: 11 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0
Posted Highway Speed: 0
U.S. DOT- CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
AS OF 12/29/2014
Crossing No.: 795349T 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 State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade
Part I Location and Classification of Crossing
Division: REDRIVER State: TX
Subdivision: OKLAHOMA County: TARRANT
Branch or Line Name: City: Near ROANOKE
Railroad Milepost: 0738.11 Street or Road Name: KELLER HASLET RD.
RailRoad I.D.No.: S838OL0000 Highway Type&No.: CR 4211
Nearest RR Timetable Stn: KELLER HSR Corridor ID:
Parent Railroad: County Map Ref.No.: 3158
Crossing Owner: Latitude: 32.9634727
ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -97.2506055
Passenger Service: None Lat/Long Source:
Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No
Adjacent Crossing with
Senafate Numher
Private Crossing Information:
Category: Public Access:
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: 11 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 6
Typical Speed Range Over Crossing:From 50 to 60 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 60
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? No
U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION
Crossing 795349T 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 Yes Traffic Light N/A
Train Signals? Interconnection/PrP.emntlon:
Part IV: Phvsical Characteristics
Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 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? Less than 75 feet 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 Local
Is Crossing on State Rnnd at C;rossinn
Highway System: No
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 Agency B. Crossing NumberC. Reason for Update D. Effective Date
E] Railroad ® State 795430F M Changes in ❑ New Crossing ❑ Closed 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.) CHOCTAW 737.52
FORT WORTH CHOCTAW
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)
(optionao
ROANOKE
12. City (max 16 char.) 13. Street or Road Name (max 17 char.) STATE SUPPLIED INFORMATION
N IN 21. HSR Corridor ID (max 2 char.)
ElNear FORT WORTH WESTPORT PARKWAY
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.
® Yes ❑ No 23. Latitude(nn.nnnnnnnn)
® 24 hr. El Unknown 32.971417
17. Crossing Type 18. Crossing Position 19. Type of Passenger Service 20. Average Passenger 24.Longitude(nnn.nnnnnnnn)
(choose one only) Train Count -97.246228
® Public ® At Grade ❑ AMTRAK Per Day
❑ Private El RR Under ElAMTRAK&Other 25. Lat/ Source
El 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.B. 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 II: 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) 60
2.6. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing(mph) from 1 to 60
3. Type and Number of Tracks
Main 1 Other 1 If Other,Specify SIDING
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.) M Yes If Yes,Specify RR (max 16 char.)
® No , , , ❑ 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
79543OF PAGE 2 03/01/2015
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
1. No Signs or Signals 2. Type of Warning Device at Crossing-Signs specffy spec' 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)
4 ® Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ® No ❑ Unknown
2.E. Pavement Markings 2.17. Other Signs: (specify MUTCD type)
® Stoplines ® RR Xing Symbols ❑ None Number 4 Specify Type R8-8
Number 1 Specify Type W10-11 B
3. Type of Warning Device at Crossing-Train Activated Devices(specify number of each
3.A. Gates 3.13. Four-Quadrant(or 3.C. Cantilevered(or Bridged)Flashing Lights 3.D. Mast Mounted 3.E. Number of Flashing
full bai ieh Gates Flashing Lights(number] Light Pairs
4 ❑ Yes ® No Over Traffic Lane(numbef)
4 7
Not Over Traffic Lane(number)
3.F. Other Flashing Lights: 3.G. Highway Traffic Signals 3.H. Wigwags(number) 3.J. Bells(number)
(numbef)
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 [I One Approach [I 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?
El Other ❑ Not Interconnected E] N/A
® 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 ❑ Residential ❑ Commercial ® Industrial ❑ Institutional ❑0°-29° ❑ 30°-59° ® 60°-90°
3. Number of Traffic Lanes 4. Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? 5. Is Highway Paved?
Crossing Railroad
4 ❑ Yes N No M Yes ❑ No
6. Crossing Surface(on main line)
❑ 1. Timber ❑ 2. Asphalt ❑ 3. Asphalt and Flange ® 4. Concrete ❑ S. Concrete and Rubber
❑ 6. Rubber ❑ 7. Metal ❑ 8. Unconsolidated ❑ g. 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/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)
❑ Yes ® No ® Yes ❑ No
Part V: Highway Information
1. Highway System 2. Is Crossing on State 3. Functional Classification 4. Posted Highway Speed
❑ Interstate ® Federal Aid,Not NHS Highway System? of Road at Crossing 40
❑ Yes ® No 16 URBAN MINOR ARTERIA
❑ 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 3649 11.00 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.
U.S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OMB Control No.2130-0017
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION FRA
A. Initiating Agency B. Crossing Number I C. Reason for Update FD. Effective Date
❑ Railroad ® State 795349T ® Changes in ❑ New Crossing ❑ Closed 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.) CHOCTAW 738.11
FORT WORTH CHOCTAW
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)
ROANOKE
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 KELLER HASLET
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.) El No El Partial char.
® Yes 1-1 No 23.Latitude(nn.nnnnnnnn)
® 24 hr. ❑ Unknown 32.9634727
17. Crossing Type 18. Crossing Position 19. Type of Passenger Service 20. Average Passenger 24. Longitude(nnn.nnnnnnnn)
(choose one only) Train Count -97.2506055
® Public ® At Grade ❑ AMTRAK Per Day
El Private ❑ RR Under ElAMTRAK&Other 25.Lat/ Source
El Pedestrian ❑ RR Over El 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.B. 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 II: Railroad Information
1. Number of Dail Train Movements
1.A. Total Trains I.B. Total SwitchingTrains 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) 60
2.13. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing(mph) from 1 to 60
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 , , , ❑ 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
795349T PAGE Z 03/01/2015
Part III: Traffic Control Device Information
1. No Signs or Signals 2. Type of Warning Device at Crossing-Signs(spe number of each
2.A. Crossbucks 2.13. Highway Stop 2.C. RR Advance Warning 2.D, Hump Crossing Sign(W10-5)
El Check if Correct Signs(R1-1) Signs(W10-1)
2 N Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes N No ❑ Unknown
2.E. Pavement Markings 2.F. Other Signs: (specify MUTCD type)
N Stoplines N RR Xing Symbols ❑ None Number Specify Type R8-8
Number 1 Specify Type W10-11 B
3. Type of Warning Device at Crossing-Train Activated Devices(specify number of each
3.A. Gates 3.13. 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 ❑ Yes N No Over Traffic Lane(number)
2 5
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 El One Approach El None
6. Train Detection 7. Signaling for Train Operation: 8. Traffic Light Interconnection/Preemption
N Constant Warning Time ❑ DC/AFO Is Train Equipped with Train Signal?
❑ El
Other Not Interconnected N/A
® Yes ❑ Simultaneous Preemption
❑ Motion Detectors ❑ None ❑ No N Advanced Preemption
9. Reserved For Future Use 10.Reserved For Future Use F 11.Reserved For Future Use 12.Reserved For Future Use
Part IV: Physical Characteristics
1. Type of Development 2. Smallest Crossing Angle
❑ Open Space ❑ Residential ❑ Commercial N 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 N 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 N No N Less than 75 feet ❑ 75 to 200 feet ❑ 200 to 500 feet ❑ 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)
❑ Yes N 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 40
❑ Yes N No 16 URBAN MINOR ARTERIA
❑ 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 8465 3.00 0
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ATTACHMENT E
FRA PUBLIC AUTHORITY APPLICATION
APPROVAL LETTER
flaw
U.S. Department 1200 New Jersey Avenue,SE
of Transportation Washington, DC 20590
Federal Railroad
Administration
JUN 13 2014
Mr. Tai Nguyen
Transportation and Public Works Department
City of Fort Worth
5001 James Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76115
Re: THR-001003, (U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Inventory
Numbers: 795349T, 795430F)
Dear Mr. Nguyen:
The Federal Railroad Administration(FRA) reviewed the quiet zone application and
supplementary information that you submitted on behalf of the City of Fort Worth, Texas,
(City),pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 222.39(b),Public
authority application to FRA.
The City proposed effectiveness rates for the alternative safety measures (ASMs) at the
Keller Haslet Road and Westport Parkway crossings.
• The Keller Haslet Road crossing will consist of 100 feet of channelization device
west of the crossing and 35 feet of channelization device east of the crossing. The
City suggested an effectiveness rate of 0.63. FRA determined that a slightly lower
effectiveness rate of 0.59 is more appropriate, due to the type of safety improvement
being proposed and the length of the improvement.
• The Westport Parkway crossing consists of a 295-foot non-traversable median on the
west side of the crossing and a 35-foot non-traversable median on the east side of the
crossing. The City suggested an effectiveness rate of 0,63, which is consistent with
the information provided.
Pursuant to 49 CFR § 222.39(b)(4), FRA approves the application submitted by the City.
Implementation of the ASMs, as described above, will result in a Quiet Zone Risk Index of
31,085, which is below the Risk Index With Horns (the risk that would be present if the
horns were still sounding) of 49,037.
The City may submit its Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment in accordance with the
requirements of 49 CFR § 222.43—What notices and other information are required to create
or continue a quiet zone? after successful implementation of the ASMs described above and
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after complying with all applicable quiet zone requirements in 49 CFR §§ 222.25—How does
this rule affect private highway-rail grade crossings?, 222.27—How does this rule affect
pedestrian grade crossings?, and 222.35—What are the minimum requirements for quiet
zones?
If you have any questions or need additional information,please contact Mr. Ron Ries, Staff
Director, Highway-Rail Crossing and Trespasser Programs Division, at(202) 493-6285 or
Ronaid.Ries@dot.gov.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Lauby
Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety
Chief Safety Officer
cc: Mr. Thad Call, Union Pacific Railroad
Mr. Mark Hafner, City of Keller
Mr. Jeffrey Halstead, Fort Worth Police Department
Mr. Lyn Hartley, BNSF Railway
Mr. Darin K. Kosmak, Texas Department of Transportation