Railroad Grade Separations | |
Description: The construction of railroad grade separations | |
Targeted mode: All traffic | Geographic scope: Corridor |
Type of initiative: Infrastructure management: major improvements | Primary objective: Improve inadequate infrastructure/ enhance safety/reduce delays |
Expected costs and level of effort to implement: Costs and efforts depend on the scope of the project and the complexity of the grade crossing. Due to the extensive planning and design considerations that should be taken into account, these projects are often expensive. Extensive stakeholder engagement is necessary, as is an assessment of positive and negative impacts for all economic agents involved. The reconstruction of grade crossings may require a lengthy implementation period. | |
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Related alternatives: 1. Ring Roads; 2. Freight Cluster Development (Freight Village); 3.Freight Parking and Loading Zones; 4. Truck Stops/ Parking Outside of Metropolitan Areas | |
References: Pendered 2012; The Port of Los Angeles 2013 |
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