The 2014 Bond Program approved funds for railroad safety improvements at various locations in the City. The Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Department has received numerous complaints concerning the train horn sounding at the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and Mosier Valley Road at-grade crossing. The existing crossing also has a dip on the south street approach which has contributed to accidents. The total quiet zone project cost is estimated not to exceed $225,000.00 for the installation of quad-gates (four gates instead of two, which are an approved treatment to obtain quiet zone status for a railroad crossing) as well as project management and inspection fees.
A portion of this project will include 2014 Bond Funds. Available resources within the General Fund will be used to provide interim financing for these expenses until debt is issued. Once debt associated with this project is sold, bond proceeds will reimburse the General Fund in accordance with the statement expressing official Intent to Reimburse that was adopted as part of the ordinance canvassing the bond election (Ordinance no. 21241-05-2014) and subsequent actions taken by the Mayor and Council. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5. The TRE is the assumed name under which commuter rail operations are being conducted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (the T), both regional transportation authorities were created, pursuant to Chapter 452, of the Texas Transportation Code. This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Trinity Railway Express. |
