The establishment of these quiet zones is being done in conjunction with the construction of the new TEXRail line, which is anticipated to be open in January 2019. The Transportation and Public Works Department proposes to create quiet zones, pursuant to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Train Horn rule at the seven crossings listed below: E. 1st Street (Council District 8) - TEXRail 29th Street (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR Decatur Avenue (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR, Schwartz Avenue (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR, UPRR Deen Road (Council District 2) - TEXRail, FWWR, UPRR Sylvania (Council Districts 2 and 4) - TEXRail, UPRR Beach Street (Council District 4) - TEXRail, UPRR Upon approval of this M&C, the City will execute and submit the NOE to the FRA and affected railroads. With the expected approval from FRA, the quiet zones could be established first quarter 2019. The required Notice of Intent was provided on August 14, 2018 to the affected railroads. The City and Trinity Metro will execute an interlocal agreement governing maintenance responsibilities for these quiet zones. CTC Inc., provided quiet zone application services for the City in the amount of $50,288.07 pursuant to City Secretary Contract No. 49643. The quiet zones are in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 4, and 8. This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity. |