BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Investigation for the purpose of establishing a list for the fiscal years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 of existing and proposed crossings at grade of city streets, county roads or state highways in need of separation, or projects effecting the elimination of grade crossings by removal or relocation of streets or railroad tracks, or existing separations in need of alterations or reconstruction in accordance with Section 2452 of the Streets and Highways Code. |
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ORDER INSTITUTING INVESTIGATION
SUMMARY
This Order Instituting Investigation (OII) is for the purpose of establishing the Grade Separation Priority List (Priority List) for the fiscal years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. The OII requests project nominations, from interested parties, for grade separation of existing or proposed crossings at grade of city streets, county roads, or state highways in need of separation, or projects effecting the elimination of grade crossings by removal or relocation of streets or railroad tracks, or existing separations in need of alterations or reconstruction in accordance with Section 2452 of the Streets and Highways (S&H) Code. Completed nomination applications must be filed with the California PublicUtilities Commission (Commission) by Friday, October 19, 2001. Nomination forms and instructions are contained in this OII
BACKGROUND
By July 1 of each year, the Commission is required, pursuant to S&H Code Sections 2452, to establish and furnish to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a priority list of existing and proposed crossings at grade in need of separation, including the elimination of existing or proposed grade crossings, the elimination of grade crossings by removal or relocation of streets or railroad tracks, and existing grade separations in need of alteration or reconstruction. The Priority List, based on criteria established by the Commission, includes projects on city streets, county roads, and state highways, which are not freeways as defined in S&H Code Section 257.
Funding for projects included on each annual priority list is provided by S&H Code Section 190, and the basis for allocation and state requirements is
contained in S&H Code Sections 2450-2461. For a project that eliminates an existing crossing or alters or reconstructs an existing grade separation, an allocation of 80% of the estimated cost of the project is made, with the local agency and railroad each contributing 10%. For a project that plans a grade separation of a proposed new crossing (currently no existing crossing), an allocation of 50% of the estimated project costs is made, with the remaining 50% contributed by the local agency. Subsequent to the Commission's issuance of the Priority List, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) accepts applications for an allocation of funds on or before April 1, of each fiscal year. Requirements for filing an application with Caltrans are set forth in the California Administrative Code, Title 21, Chapter 2, Subchapter 13, Grade Separation Projects - Applications for Allocations or Supplemental Allocations. A copy of Subchapter 13 is attached as Appendix 1.
Decision (D.) 00-08-020 dated August 3, 2000, established the 43rd and 44th Priority List for fiscal years 2000-01 and 2001-02. This list will expire on June 30, 2002, necessitating the establishment of a new Priority List for fiscal years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004.
The Commission will consider projects nominated by cities, counties, the League of California Cities, the County Board of Supervisors, Caltrans, or by any railroad company operating within the state for inclusion on the Priority List for fiscal years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004.
New Formula
In accordance with S&H Code Section 2452, the Commission is responsible for establishing criteria to be used in determining the priority of projects nominated for separation or alteration. The formula used for the last ten years was adopted in D.90-06-058, dated June 20, 1990. The formula was subsequently modified in I.97-07-014 and adopted in D.98-06-072. By D.00-08-020, dated August 3, 2000, the Commission ordered the Rail Safety and Carriers Division (Staff ) to conduct a workshop and provide a written report of the outcome. D.00-08-020, Ordering Paragraph 6 states:
"Prior to the institution of the next Grade Separation Program proceeding for the Year 2002-2003, the Staff will convene a workshop after a minimum of 60 days notice to discuss the proposals presented in this proceeding to revise the formulas by which the Commission ranks projects for the Priority List. Staff will serve notice of this workshop on all parties in this proceeding, all cities, counties, and railroads, the League of California Cities, the County Board of Supervisors Association, the California
Transportation Commission, the California Department of Transportation, all Light Rail Transit Agencies and all known interested parties. Staff will provide a written report on the outcome of the workshop in time to include this report in the order instituting the Grade Separation Program proceeding for Year 2002-2003."
On June 5, 2001, Staff provided the Commission and all interested parties a written report on the outcome of the workshop and the recommended revisions to the formulas. This OII will use the priority evaluation formulas recommended by Staff as contained in Appendix 2 - New Priority Index Formulas.
S&H Code Section 2460.7 authorizes a local agency to construct a project on the Priority List prior to the time that it reaches a high enough position for funding. The following conditions will be applied to prioritize grade separation projects on which construction has commenced:
1.The project must have been on the priority list for the fiscal year during which construction commenced.
2. The project must be renominated for the fiscal year during which funding consideration is desired.
3. The renomination must include the same data as included
in the nomination for the fiscal year during which construction commenced but with the actual cost data.
4. Cost data included in the renomination shall be:
a. Final costs for completed projects.
b. Current anticipated final costs for projects still under construction.
5. All projects renominated under the provisions of Section 2460.7 shall also comply with the filing requirements set forth in this order.
On May 1, 2001, Staff mailed the notice appearing on Appendix 3 - OII Request Form Letter to railroads, light rail transit agencies, cities, counties and other interested parties. Only the parties that returned the written portion of the letter appearing on Appendix III will receive this OII . The OII was also noticed on the Commission's Daily Calendar.
Preliminary Scoping Information
The scope of this proceeding will include all issues raised in this order, but will not be limited to these issues. Any party may suggest related issues (i.e., issues involving the existing and proposed crossings at grade of city streets, county roads, or state highways) for the Commission consideration. The rules and procedures implementing many of the reforms contained in Senate Bill (SB) 960 are found in Article 2.5 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules), which are posted on the Commission's web-site www.cpuc.ca.gov. Pursuant to Rule 4(a), the rules in Article 2.5 shall apply to this proceeding.
The assigned Administrative Law Judge will convene a pre-hearing conference (PHC) to develop a service list for this proceeding and to further delineate issues related to scope and schedule for this proceeding.
This proceeding is categorized as quasi-legislative because it establishes a priority list affecting an entire regulated industry. This order, only as to the category, is appealable under the procedures in Rule 6.4 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure.
In OII 99-07-001, the Commission established a new procedure for adopting a two-year Priority list, due to statutory time limitations that were enacted in Senate Bill (SB) 960.
In order for this proceeding to be completed timely, the Priority List established by this OII shall serve for both fiscal years in the investigation and the Commission authorizes Staff to revise the Priority List after the first year based upon input from Caltrans. This process complies with the statutory deadline of S&H Code Section 2452 that requires the Commission to certify an annual Priority List on or before July 1.
Any party interested in participating in this investigation who is unfamiliar with the Commission's procedures should contact the Commission's Public Advisor Office in Los Angeles at (213) 649-4782 or in San Francisco at (415) 703-2074.
O R D E R
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. An investigation on the Commission's own motion is instituted for the purpose of establishing a new Grade Separation Priority List (Priority List) for fiscal years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 of existing or proposed railroad grade crossings of public streets, roads, or highways most urgently in need of separation, projects proposing the elimination of grade crossings by removal or relocation of streets or railroad tracks, and existing separation structures most urgently in need of alteration or reconstruction as required by S&H Code Section 2452.
2. The Executive Director shall serve a copy of this order on the following:
Each party that returned the OII Request Form (Appendix 3)
Every railroad corporation operating in California
California Department of Transportation
California Transportation Commission
League of California Cities
County Board of Supervisors Association
Light Rail Transit Agencies
3. Public agencies or railroad corporations desiring to have a crossing separation project considered for inclusion in the Priority List for fiscal years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004, to be established under S&H Code Section 2452, shall file the original nomination with three copies to the:
California Public Utilities Commission
Attn: Rosa Muñoz
320 W.4th Street, Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Applications may be mailed or delivered in person. All nominations are due to the California Public Utilities Commission in Los Angeles postmarked no later than Friday, October 19, 2001. Applications delivered in person are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2001.
Applications postmarked or delivered after the deadline will not be processed. Applications are not accepted via fax. Each party is also required to provide two copies of its nomination(s) to CALTRANS, one copy to the appropriate railroad(s), light rail transit agency (see addresses contained in Appendix 4), and any other affected party.
4. Each nomination shall include the following:
a..For existing or proposed crossings nominated for separation or elimination, a completed Nomination Form GSN-1 (Appendix 5).
b., For existing grade separation nominated for alteration or reconstruction, a completed Nomination Form GSN-2 (Appendix 6).
c. A legible location map of the project, on 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper showing the existing railroads and roadway system.
d. Two current 8"x10" photographs of the crossing(s), one from each direction of approach, shall be included with the original nomination. Other nomination copies may contain photocopies of the photographs.
e. Data submitted in the nomination must be based on verifiable facts occurring on or before October 19, 2001. Speculative data involving events anticipated to occur at some time in the future will not be considered. Applications for separations or elimination of existing at grade crossings with estimated data (vehicle counts, train counts, blocking delay, etc.), other than the project costs, will not be processed or included on the Priority List.
5. Nomination(s) shall not include multiple projects that are separate and distinct and clearly severable. The combining of severable projects precludes the Commission from effectively determining which projects are most urgently in need of separation or alteration as required by S&H Code Section 2452. Projects for the elimination of existing grade crossings shall not be combined with projects to eliminate proposed grade crossings, as a single nomination.
All consolidation projects (that involve two or more existing at grade crossings) must satisfy these criteria.will be considered
6. All project proposals to eliminate existing grade crossings shall include, for each crossing; the crossing location, crossing geometrics, average daily vehicle and train volumes, blocking delay, speed limits and accident data (see sections B through G of GSN-1 Form in Appendix 5). Applications that have missing or incomplete data will not be used for the priority evaluation.
7. A nominating party may elect to exclude pre-construction costs (engineering, right-of-way, preparation of environmental impact reports, and utility relocation) if those costs are less than the local agency's share of the total costs (S&H Code Sections 2454). In order for pre-construction costs to be eligible for exclusion, the funds must have been expended on or before February 28, 2002. The nominating party may be required to submit evidence in support of the fact that the funds have been expended. To the extent that pre-construction costs are excluded from a project's cost for the purpose of a nomination, the costs as non-participating; that is, the railroad will not be required to contribute 10 percent of the excluded pre-construction costs filing date, such as crossing accidents occurring after the nomination filing date, up
8. In addition to submitting the Grade Separation Nomination Form (GSN-1 or GSN-2), each party, or its representative, nominating a crossing for inclusion in the Priority List is required to appear in person at the hearings to present evidence concerning the nomination. Supplemental data may be submitted at the hearings in support of a nomination. The data may include facts not known at time of nomination to the scheduled hearings. The staff must receive verification of all supplemental data no later than one week after the last scheduled day of hearing.
9. Appearance schedules will be mailed to the interested parties 10 days prior to the scheduled hearings. Appearances will be limited to one witness in support of each project or railroad.
10. Parties anticipating the need for an allocation greater than $5,000,000 should be prepared to present evidence at the hearings to justify the additional award.
S&H Code Section 2454 (g) states:
"(g) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subdivision (a) to (f), inclusive, the total of such allocations for a single project shall not exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000) without specific legislative authorization, except that the amount for a single project may be increased to either (1) an amount that includes the federal construction cost index increase each year since 1976, or (2) an amount which does not exceed one-third of the total funds appropriated for grade separation projects for the year of allocation, whichever amount is less, as determined each year by the Public Utilities Commission."
11. Failure to supply all of the requested information or to appear before the Commission will constitute grounds for exclusion of a project from the fiscal years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 Priority List.
This order is effective today.
Dated July___________, at San Francisco, California.
Appendix 1 - California Administrative Code, Title 21, Chapter 2, Subchapter 13, Grade Separation Projects
GRADE SEPARATION PROGRAM
TITLE 21 Department of Transportation
(Register 82, No. 34--8-21-82)
SUBCHAPTER 13, GRADE SEPARATION PROJECTS -- APPLICATIONS FORALLOCATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOCATION
Article 1. Applications
1552. Last Date to File.
April 1 of each fiscal year is the last day on which applications for allocation of grade separation funds in that fiscal year can be filed; provided, however, if April 1 is a Saturday, Sunday or State of California holiday, then the last date of filing shall be the next business day following April 1. Filing is accomplished by filing the application with the Department of Transportation in the manner hereafter stated.
(c) A certified resolution by the applicant's governing body authorizing the filing of application.
(d) Certified resolution by applicant's governing body stating that all matters prerequisite to the awarding of the construction contract can be accomplished within one year after allocation of funds for the project by the California Transportation Commission.
(e) A certified resolution by applicant's governing body stating that sufficient local funds will be made available as the work of the project progresses.
(f) Copies of all necessary Environmental Impact Reports or Negative Declarations, with a certified Notice of Determination and approval or acceptance of these documents by the Lead Agency. In cases where an Environmental Impact Statement or Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 and implementing regulations thereto, such documents may be submitted in lieu of an approved Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration and Notice of Determination, provided the Environmental Impact Statement or Negative Declaration fully develops the factors required in Title 14, Section 15143, of the State Administrative Code including Title 20, Section 17.1(d)(2), of the State Administrative Code and such Environmental Impact Statement or Negative Declaration has received Federal approval.
(g) General plan of the project, including profiles and typical sections.
(h) Project cost estimate, which is to be broken down to construction, preliminary and construction engineering, work by railroad forces, right of way costs, and utility relocation.
1555. Project Limitation
Participation of the grade separation fund is limited only to that portion of the project which, in the determination of the California Transportation Commission, is necessary to make the grade separation operable and to effect the separation of grades between the highway and the railroad track or tracks, or necessary to effect the relocation of track or highway. Off-track maintenance roads shall be nonparticipating unless the existing access for maintenance purposes is severely impaired by the project. Participating items include, but are not limited to, approaches, ramps, connections, drainage, erosion control of slopes, such as ivy, iceplant, and rye grass, and preconstruction costs, such as right of way acquisition, preparation of environmental impact reports and utility relocation, necessary to make the grade separation operable. In any dispute as to scope of the project or qualification of an item, the decision of the California Transportation Commission shall be conclusive.
1556. Allocation Limitation
Initial allocation of grade separation funds by the California Transportation Commission shall be limited to that based upon applicant's estimate of cost of project specified by applicant and utilized by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in establishment of applicant's priority pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 2452 of the State of California, and in no case shall the original and supplemental allocation for a single project exceed a total of five million dollars ($5,000,000) without specific legislative authorization in effect for the project at the final date and time for filing an application. A planned project must be a complete and operable project, and effect the separation of grades, relocation of the highways or railroad, in order to qualify for an allocation.
Article 2. Supplemental Allocation
1557. Last Date to File.
The last date on which an application for a supplemental allocation can be filed for the subsequent fiscal year is May 1 of the current calendar year. If May 1 is a Saturday, Sunday, or a State of California holiday, then the last date of filing shall be the next business day following May 1. The applicant must file a formal application with the project final report.
1558. Place to File.
The complete application in triplicate must be received in the Office of the District Director of Transportation, State of California, in the transportation district in which the applicant is located, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the last day of filing.
1559. Contents of Application
The application must include a written request for a supplemental allocation in a specified amount along with copies of each of the following attached thereto.
(a) A certified resolution by the applicant's governing body certifying that:
(1) Applicant has authority to make request for supplemental allocation;
(2) The project has been completed and has been accepted by the governing body;
(3) The actual and final cost of the project has been determined and set forth in the supplemental application;
(4) All costs set forth in the request for supplemental allocation were necessary to make the grade separation operable and effect the separation of grades or the relocation of track or highway.
(5) That railroad or railroads have contributed 10 percent of the cost of he project unless a lesser contribution is expressly provided by law.
(b) Evidence that funds would have been allocated for the project had the actual cost been used by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in determining the project's ranking on the priority list.
(c) A final accounting of the cost of the project with a statement explaining the detail why the original allocation was not sufficient.
Appendix 2 - New Priority Index Formulas
Formula For Crossing Nominated For Separation Or Elimination
Where: P - Priority Index Number
V - Average 24-Hour Vehicular Volume (1 point per vehicle)
C - Cost Allocated by Grade Separation Fund (1 point per thousand dollars)
T - Average 24-Hour Train Volume (1 point per train)
LRT - Average 24-Hour Light Rail Train Volume (1 point per train)
AH - Accident History (up to 3 points per accident)
SCF - Special Conditions Factor = BD+VS+RS+CG+PT+OF (up to 58 pts)
BD -Crossing Blocking Delay (up to 5 points)
VS -Vehicular Speed Limit (up to 5 points)
RS - Railroad Prevailing Maximum Speed (up to 7 points)
CG- Crossing Geometrics (up to 17 points)
PT - Passenger Trains (up to 10 points)
OF - Other Factors: passenger buses, school buses, trains carrying hazardous materials trains and trucks, and community impact (up to 14 points)
C = Cost Allocated by Grade Separation Fund
The cost C is adjusted to be the maximum state allocation or the partial amount needed to fund the project by each nominating party (S&H Code § 2454). Up to five million dollars per project will be allocated (S&H Code § 2454(g)), unless the applicant is seeking multiple-year funding as prescribed in S&H Code § 2454(h).
AH = Accident History (last 10 years from application filing due date)
Points are awarded as follows for accidents involving trains at crossings
with the Crossing Protection Factor (CPF ) based on the crossing's warning devices:
Points = (1 + 2 x No. Killed + No. Injured) x CPF
STANDARD |
9 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
CPF |
1.0 |
0.4 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
Note 1: No more than three points shall be allowed for each accident prior to modification by the protection factor.
Note 2: Each accident is rated separately and modified by a factor based on the warning devices in existence at time of the accident.
SCF = Special Conditions Factor = BD+VS+RS+CG+PT+OF
BD = Blocking Delay Per Train (The time in which vehicular traffic is delayed to allow a train to pass at a crossing.) The blocking delay, for a typical day, is the elapse time in minutes when trains pass the crossing. The delay is measured from the point that the warning devices are activated at the crossing and the time after the train has cleared the crossing and the warning devices are reset. The BD points are the total delay time, valued in a range from 0 to 5 points.
VS = Vehicular Speed Limit - Posted Speed Limit
SPEED-MPH |
0-30 |
31-35 |
36-40 |
41-45 |
46-50 |
51+ |
POINTS |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
RS = Railroad Maximum Speed
SPEED-MPH |
0-25 |
26-35 |
36-45 |
46-55 |
56-65 |
66-75 |
76-85 |
86+ |
POINTS |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
CG = Crossing Geometrics - 0 - 17 points are awarded to each crossing based on the relative severity of physical conditions, i.e. grade, alignment, site distance, track skew angle, traffic signals, entrances and exits, etc.
PT = Passenger Trains - Additional points are given to projects that have passenger trains, including light rail transit, travelling through the crossing based on the following:
NO. OF TRAINS |
1-2 |
3-5 |
6-10 |
11-20 |
21-30 |
31-40 |
41-50 |
51-60 |
61-70 |
70+ |
POINTS |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
OF = Other Factors- Other Factors are valued in a range from 0 to 14 points based on:
CATEGORY |
POINTS |
PASSENGER BUSES |
0-3 |
HAZ-MAT TRAINS & TRUCKS* |
0-3 |
COMMUNITY IMPACT |
0-5 |
SCHOOL BUSES |
0-3 |
* Hazardous Material Trains & Trucks must display the placard with a clearly visible diamond-shaped sign to be counted for this category.
Formula For Existing Separations Nominated For Alteration Or Reconstruction
Where:
P - Priority Index Number
V - Average 24-Hour Vehicular Volume (1 point per vehicle)
T - Average 24-Hour Train Volume (1 point per train)
LRT - Average 24-Hour Light Rail Train Volume (1 point per train)
C - Cost Allocated by Grade Separation Fund (1 point per thousand dollars)
SF - Separation Factor = WC + HC + SR + AS + POF + AP + DE
WC - Width Clearance (up to 10 points)
HC - Height Clearance (up to 10 points)
SR - Speed Reduction (up to 5 points)
AS - Accidents at or near structure (0.1 pt per accident)
POF - Probability of Failure (up to 10 points)
AP - Accident Potential (up to 10 points)
DE - Delay Effects (up to 10 points)
C = Cost Allocated by Grade Separation Fund
The cost C is adjusted to be the maximum state allocation or the partial amount needed to fund the project by each nominating party (S&H Code § 2454). Up to five million dollars per project will be allocated (S&H Code § 2454(g)), unless the applicant is seeking multiple-year funding as prescribed in S&H Code § 2454(h).
SF = Separation Factor = WC+HC+SR+AS+PF+AP+DE
WC = Width Clearance is determined by bridge width (in feet) and the number of traffic lanes in existence (N):
|
POINTS |
16'+12(N) |
0 |
12' but less than 16' + 12(N) |
2 |
8' but less than 12' + 12(N) |
4 |
Less than 8'+12(N) |
6 |
11(N) |
8 |
Less than 11(N) |
10 |
HC = Separation Height Clearance is determined by the height clearance from center of traffic lane and bridge (Underpass) or from top of rail and bridge (Overpass).
Underpass
Height (feet) Points
15' and above 0
14' but less than 15' 4
13' but less than 14' 8
Less than 13' 10
Overpass
Height (feet) Points
22.5' and above 0
20' but less than 22.5' 4
18' but less than 20' 8
Less than 18' 10
SR = Speed Reduction or Slow Order
Points
None 0
Moderate 2
Severe 5
AS = Accidents at or Near Structure during the last 10 years from the application due date. The AS points are determined by dividing the total number of occurrences by 10 and rounded off to the nearest tenth of a point (86 occurrences = 86/10= 8.6 points).
PF = Probability of Failure has a 10 point maximum taking structure age into account.
Points
Minimal/None 0
Slight 2-3
Moderate 4-6
Extreme 7-10
AP = Accident Potential - A maximum of 10 points is given for the geometrics at the separation like: road curvature, signage, and illumination.
Points
None 0
Slight 2-3
Moderate 4-6
Extreme 7-10
DE = Delay Effects - A maximum of 10 points is given to conditions that cause traffic delays at the separation like road bottlenecks, slow vehicle usage (trucks, agriculture equipment, lack of left or right turn lanes or other traffic congestion.
Points
None 0
Slight 2-3
Moderate 4-6
Extreme 7-10
Appendix 3 - OII Request Form Letter
STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRAY DAVIS, Governor
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
320 WEST 4TH STREET, SUITE 500
LOS ANGELES, CA 90013
(213) 576-7078 FAX 576-7072
May 1, 2001
To: All Interested Parties
Re: Establishment of the Grade Separation Priority List for fiscal years 2002-03 and 2003-04 under Section 2450 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
The Public Utilities Commission (Commission) will issue an in Order Instituting Investigation (OII.) for establishing the highway-rail Grade Separation Priority List (Priority List) for fiscal years 2002-03 and 2003-04. The California Transportation Commission and the California Department of Transportation use the Priority List to allocate $15 million ($5 million maximum per project) each fiscal year to assist local governments in financing grade separation and crossing elimination projects.
If you wish to nominate a grade separation project for inclusion on the Priority List, you must file an application and participate in the Commission's OII. Please complete and return the bottom form to Rosa Muñoz by May 31, 2001. The OII includes an explanation of the program listing the criteria and formula used to rank all nominations, application and requirements for filing
For additional clarifications or comments, please contact me at rxm@cpuc.ca.gov, (213) 576-7078.
Sincerely,
Rosa Muñoz
Rail Crossings Projects Section
Rail Safety & Carriers Division
(213) 576-7078
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Please send me an Order Instituting an Investigation to establish the Grade Separation Priority List for fiscal years 2002-03 and 2003-04.
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Pete, Jeffereson, Oper Mgr San Diego & Imperial Valley Railroad Co 1501 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113 |
Thomas F. Larwin, Gen Mgr San Diego Metro Transit Develpmt Board 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000 San Diego, CA 92101 |
Langley C. Powell, Gen Mgr San Diego Trolley 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000 San Diego, CA 92101 | ||
Charlie Mitchell, Ch Wharfinger San Francisco Belt Railroad Ferry Building San Francisco, CA 94111 |
Rex K. Bergholm, Gen Mgr San Joaquin Valley Railroad 221 North "F" Street Exeter, CA 93221 |
Peter Cipola, General Mgr Santa Clara County Transportation Agency 3331 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95134 | ||
R. D. Ranger, VP - Rail Transp Santa Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific Railway Co P. O. Box G-1 Felton, CA 95018 |
Sue Sword, Vp & GM Santa Maria Valley Railroad Company P. O. Box 340 Santa Maria, CA 93456 |
Jerry Gregg, Exec VP Sierra Railroad Company 220 S. Sierra Ave Oakdale, CA 95361 | ||
Larry Ingold, Pres Sierra Railway of California P. O. Box 1250 Jamestown, CA 95327 |
Richard M. Stanger, Exec Dir Southern California Regional Rail Authority 818 West 7th Street, 7th Flr Los Angeles, CA 90017 | |||
Southern Calif. Regional Rail Authority Ron Mathews 700 S. Flower Street, 26th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017-4101 |
Carol A. Harris, Gen Atty Union Pacific Railroad Company One Market Plaza, Room 812 San Francisco, CA 94105 |
Mark Tollini, Mgr - Port Oprn Stockton Public Belt Railroad P. O. Box 2089 Stockton, CA 95201 |
Thomas K. Beard, CEO Stockton Terminal & Eastern Railroad 1330 North Broadway Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 |
Delbert M. Miller, Pres Sunset Railway Company 3770 East 26th Los Angeles, CA 90023 | ||
Mark C. Demetree, Pres Trona Railway Comapny 13068 Main Street Trona, CA 93562 |
Michael J. Van Wagen, VP Tulare Valley Railroad Company P. O. Box 26421 Salt Lake City, UT 84126 |
Cliff Shoemaker, Dir - Ind & Pub Proj Union Pacific Railroad Company 1416 Dodge Street, Room 1000 Omaha, NE 68179 | ||
Jeff S. Asay, Counsel Union Pacific Railroad Company 19100 Slover Avenue Bloomington, CA 92316 |
Richard C. Gonzales, Sr Pub Proj Engr Union Pacific Railroad Comapny 19100 Slover Avenue Bloomington, CA 92316 |
Burt Lyndell, General Manager Ventura County Railway Comapny P. O. Box 849 Port Hueneme, CA 93044 | ||
John L. Holt, Gen Mgr Western Railway Museum 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City, CA 94585 |
David McGaw, Pres Yolo Shortline Railroad 341 Industrial Way Woodland, CA 95776-6012 |
Roger Stabler, VP - Oprn & Mtn Yolo Shortline Railroad 3344 Braeburn Street Sacramento, CA 95821 | ||
Max Stauffer, Pres & Gen Mgr Yosemite Mountain-Sugar Pine Railroad 56001 Highway 41 Fish Camp, CA 93623 |
Lynn T. Cecil, Pres Yreka Western Railroad Company P. O. Box 660 Yreka, CA 96097 |
John Holt, Gen Mgr Bay Area Electric Railroad Association 5848 State Highway 12 Suisun City, CA 94585 | ||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Vijay Khawani One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952 |
Michael Burns, Dir Public Transp. San Francisco MUNI 401 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA 94102 |
Brian Cunningham, Gen Superintendent San Francisco MUNI 401 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA 94102 | ||
Frank Martin, Dir Operations Santa Clara County Transportation Agency 3331 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95134 |
Bill Grizard, Safety Mgr Sacramento Regional Transit District P.O. Box 2110 Sacramento, CA 95812 |
Gary Shurson BNSF 740 East Carnegie Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 |
- Appendix 5 -Application For GSN-1
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Investigation for the purpose of establishing )
a list for the fiscal years 2002-2003 and )
2003-2004 of existing and proposed crossings )
at grade of city streets, county roads, or state )
highways most urgently in need of separation, ) I.________
or projects effecting the elimination of grade ) (Filed July 2,2001)
crossings by removal or relocation of streets )
or railroad tracks, or existing separations in )
need of alteration or reconstruction as )
contemplated by Section 2452 of the Streets )
and Highways Code. )
Nomination for Separation or Elimination
Of
Existing or Proposed Railroad-Grade Crossing
Nomination by _____________________________
Railroad |
|
Crossing Road/Highway Location |
|
PUC ID NO. |
This packet contains the GSN-1 Form and instructions. - Please carefully read the instructions before completing the form. |
A. Nominating Party
NAME |
|
Address |
|
CITY/ZIP |
|
CONTACT |
|
TITLE |
|
TELEPHONE |
( ) |
E-MAIL ADDRESS |
|
ALTERNATE CONTACT |
|
Alternate Telephone |
B. Crossing Location and Project Type
FEDERAL ID NO. |
|
PUC ID NO. |
|
Street |
|
Nearest Cross Street |
|
City |
|
County |
|
Railroad |
|
Project Type |
Underpass [ ] Overpass [ ] Elimination [ ] |
Is project part of a consolidation? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
C. Average Daily Vehicle and Train Volumes
Autos |
Freight Trains |
|||
School Buses |
Passenger Trains |
|||
Passenger Buses |
Light Rail Trains |
|||
Hazmat Trucks |
TOTAL TRAIN COUNT |
|||
Other Vehicles (tractors, etc.) |
Date of Count (s) |
|||
TOTAL VEHICLE COUNT |
||||
Date of Count(s) |
||||
D. Costs and Contributions
Please fill in the following worksheet to determine the total project costs.
Right-of Way allowance............................. $________________
Preliminary Engineering............................$________________
Construction Engineering..........................$________________
Total Engineering ................................. $_______________________
Bridge Construction................................... $________________
Railroad Work.............................................$________________
Highway Approaches & Connections......$________________
Utility Relocation........................................$________________
Contingencies..............................................$________________
Removing Existing Crossing......................$________________
Total Construction Costs.....................$_______________________
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $______________________
AMOUNT SOUGHT FROM STATE FUND: $______________________
Contributions:
City |
$ |
County |
$ |
Railroad |
$ |
Other (specify) |
$ |
E. Accident Data
Total No. of Trains vs. Vehicle Accidents * |
- * Attach a list of all accidents from October 1, 1991 to October 1, 2001. For each accident specify the accident date, the number of fatalities and the number of injuries.
F. Blocking Delay and Speed Limits
Total Blocking Delay |
min. |
Number of Observed Delays |
|
Information Provided by: |
Railroad [ ] Observation [ ] |
Date Delays Verified |
|
Posted Vehicle Speed Limit |
mph |
Train Speed Limit at Crossing |
mph |
G. Crossing Geometrics
Track Skewed Angle = _______ |
Is there a parallel road to the track? Yes [ ] No [ ] |
Number of Tracks = _______ |
Are there traffic signals within 50'? Yes [ ] No [ ] |
| Elevated Surface Profile Direction: _________ | Is there an entrance/exit within 150'? Yes [ ] No [ ] |
Height: _________ in. Direction: _________ |
Is there a raised median? Yes [ ] No [ ] |
Height: _________ in. |
Is there curvature on the road or track? Yes [ ]No [ ] |
H. Other Information / Attachments
Did you enclose a 8 1/2" x 11"location map? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
Did you enclose two 8"x10" pictures of crossing? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
Did you attach a brief Community Impact evaluation? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
I. Declaration
I, _________________________, declare under penalty of perjury that the information on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The information has been verified by me or under my supervision and is the most current information available.
Signature: _________________ Title: __________________ Date: _____________
Notes |
Introduction: By July 1 of each year, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) is required to establish and furnish to the California Transportation Commission a priority list of railroad grade separation projects most urgently in need of separation or elimination. Nominations of grade separation/elimination projects must be submitted on the GSN-1 Form by October 19, 2001, in the Commission's OII. All nominations are reviewed and taken into consideration for the development of the Commission's Priority List. Incomplete and late-filed applications will not be processed or included in the Priority List. Please follow the instructions below to complete the application. Should you need assistance with this form please contact Rosa Muñoz at (213) 576-7078.
INSTRUCTIONS:
A. INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINATING PARTY:
In the spaces provided, enter name, address, e-mail address and contact person along with contact's title and phone number. If you have hired a consultant to process the nomination, please provide the consultant's company name and phone number in the "Alternate Contact" section.
B. CROSSING LOCATION AND PROJECT TYPE:
Provide the Federal and PUC crossing identification numbers for the proposed project along with the street location, nearest cross street, city and county of crossing and the name of the railroad company operating the tracks. If the project involves the construction of a new grade separation at a site where there is no existing at grade crossing, then enter "NEW" for the PUC Crossing Number. Also specify the type of project the grade separation proposal involves with respect to train traffic. i.e. If a bridge is to be built where the roadway goes over the tracks, the project is an "OVERPASS". If a bridge is to be built where roadway goes underneath the tracks, then the project is an "UNDERPASS".
NOTE: If your project involves more than one crossing, fill a separate GSN-1 form for each crossing and answer "Yes" to the Consolidation question under Project Type.C. AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME:
For all categories specified in this section, provide the vehicle and train count of a typical day. In the "AUTOS" category, specify the total number of vehicles flowing through the crossing that are not specified in the other categories. For example: all automobiles, pick-up trucks, vans, limos, 4WD Vehicles, etc should be counted in the "AUTOS" category. Count school buses, passenger buses, and haz-mat trucks separately.
For the train counts specify the total number of trains that use the crossing into three categories: Freight Trains (UP, BNSF, Short Lines, etc.), Passenger Trains (Amtrak, Metrolink, etc.), and Light Rail Trains (San Diego Trolley, MTA Blue Line, etc.).
At the bottom of these categories include the date when the count(s) was (were) taken. This date should be within the last year of filing the application. If a later dated vehicle count is used, then specify in the affidavit that the vehicle count is an accurate representation of current traffic flow.
D. COSTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
Complete the work sheet to determine the total project costs. Also enter the amount of the costs that are expected from the sources specified on GSN-1 form. Indicate the amount sought from the state fund either the partial amount needed to fund the project, the maximum state allocation of five million dollars per project, or the amount if applicant is seeking multiple-year funding.
E. ACCIDENT DATA
Provide the total number of train vs. vehicle accidents that have occurred at the crossing(s) proposed for the grade separation project from October 1, 1991 to October 1, 2001 (10-year period). Attach a list of all accidents to the original GSN-1 Form. For each accident, specify the location (if more than one crossing is involved with the project), accident date, the number of fatalities, the number of injuries, and the data source.
F. BLOCKING DELAY AND SPEED LIMITS
The blocking delay is the time, in minutes, from when the crossing signals are active until the train clears the crossing and the signals return to their upright position. In this section, specify the requested blocking delay information for a typical day. For example: Three trains use the crossing on a daily basis. The blocking delay is 5 min. for the first train, 3.5 min. for the second, and 7.75 min. for the third train. The total blocking delay is the sum of each delay for a total of 16.25 min.
VEHICULAR & TRAIN SPEED LIMIT: Specify the posted vehicular speed limit in direction of traffic flow that passes through crossing. If no signs are posted then assume 35 mph as the vehicular speed limit. Also specify the train speed limit at the crossing location.
G. CROSSING GEOMETRICS:
Provide the information requested about the physical attributes of existing crossing using the following guidelines:
TRACK SKEWED ANGLE: The skewed angle is the angle measurement, in degrees, from the tracks to the perpendicular of the roadway. Measure the angle using the vertex at the intersection between the curb or edge of roadway and the railroad track. Use the curb or edge of the roadway as an axis and measure the angle to the rail edge nearest to the curb. The track skewed angle is the absolute value of 90_ less the measured angle (i.e. |90_ - measured angle |).
NUMBER OF TRACKS: Specify the total number of tracks at the existing crossing.
ELEVATED SURFACE PROFILE: The elevated surface profile is the change in height from the top of the nearest rail track to the top of the roadway 30-ft. from the tracks. The measurement should be in inches and the direction in which traffic is flowing should be specified as "N" for North, "S" for South, "E" for East and "W" for West.
PARALLEL ROAD TO TRACKS: Is there an adjacent road running parallel to the track(s)? Mark "Yes" if there is a parallel road, or "No" if there is not.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS WITHIN 50 ft: Are there any traffic signals within 50 feet of crossing? (not the active warning devices at the crossing) Mark "Yes" if there is a traffic signal, or "No" if there is not.
ENTRANCE / EXIT WITHIN 150 ft: Is there a driveway entrance or exit within 150 ft from crossing? Mark "Yes" if there is a driveway entrance or exit, or "No" if there is not.
RAISED MEDIAN PROTECTION: Is there a raised median protection at the crossing? Mark "Yes" if there is a raised median, or "No" if there is not.
CURVATURE OF ROAD OR TRACK: Is the road and/or track curvature sufficient to impair visibility by vehicular traffic? If highway/roadway visibility is hindered mark "Yes". If curvature does not interfere with visibility mark "No".
H. ATTACHMENTS
Please attach an 8 ½" x 11" location map and two 8" x 10" photographs of the proposed crossing location (one from each approach) showing the entire crossing and pertinent crossing geometrics. Also attach a brief explanation of the community impact including its justification, how it meets transportation planning goals, and impacts especially emergency vehicle usage.
I. DECLARATION
Please complete the declaration with the information requested and sign.
Appendix 6 -Application For GSN-2
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Investigation for the purpose of establishing )
a list for the fiscal years 2002-2003 and )
2003-2004 of existing and proposed crossings )
at grade of city streets, county roads, or state )
highways most urgently in need of separation, ) I.___________
or projects effecting the elimination of grade ) (Filed July 12, 2001)
crossings by removal or relocation of streets )
or railroad tracks, or existing separations in )
need of alteration or reconstruction as )
contemplated by Section 2452 of the Streets )
and Highways Code. )
Nomination for Alteration or Reconstruction
Of
Existing Grade Separation
Nomination by _____________________________
Railroad |
|
Crossing Road/Highway Location |
|
PUC ID NO. |
This packet contains the GSN-2 Form and instructions. - Please carefully read the instructions before completing the form. |
A. Nominating Party
NAME |
|
Address |
|
CITY/ZIP |
|
CONTACT |
|
TITLE |
|
TELEPHONE |
( ) |
E-MAIL ADDRESS |
|
ALTERNATE CONTACT |
|
Alternate Telephone |
B. Crossing Location and Project Type
FEDERAL ID NO. |
|
PUC ID NO. |
|
Street |
|
Nearest Cross Street |
|
City |
|
County |
|
Railroad |
|
Project Type |
Alteration [ ] Reconstruction [ ] |
Is project part of a consolidation? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
B Clearances
Horizontal Width |
ft. |
Height Clearance |
Ft. |
NUMBER OF LANES |
|
Separation Type |
Underpass [ ] Overpass [ ] |
Sheet 3 of 5
D Speed Reduction or Slow Order
Vehicle Speed Reduction |
mph |
Railroad Slow Order |
mph |
Is there a center divider? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
E. Average Daily Vehicle & Train Volumes
Transportation Mode |
COUNT |
COUNT DATE |
Total Number of Vehicles |
| |
Total Number of Trains |
||
Freight Trains |
||
Passenger Trains |
||
Light Rail Trains |
D Accident Data
Total Number of Accidents at or Near Structure * |
* Please provide a copy of the data and source(s) with the original application.
G. Costs and Contributions
Please fill in the following worksheet to determine the total project costs.
Right-of Way allowance.............................$________________
Preliminary Engineering............................$________________
Construction Engineering..........................$________________
Total Engineering .................................$_______________________
Bridge Construction...................................$________________
Railroad Work.............................................$________________
Highway Approaches & Connections......$________________
Utility Relocation........................................$________________
Contingencies..............................................$________________
Removing Existing Crossing......................$________________
Total Construction Costs.....................$_______________________
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $______________________
AMOUNT SOUGHT FROM STATE FUND: $______________________
Contributions:
City |
$ |
County |
$ |
Railroad |
$ |
Other (specify) |
$ |
H. Probability of Failure
Specify the date that the structure was built? |
|
When was structure last evaluated? * |
|
Has the structure been retrofitted to current standards for seismic safety or other improvements? ** If so, indicate completion date of retrofit work. |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
· Please attach a copy of the evaluation results with recommendations for corrective action(s).
· ** Please attach a summary of work performed and completion date(s).
I. Attachments
Did you enclose an 8 ½" x 11" location map? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
Did you enclose two 8"x10" pictures of crossing? |
Yes [ ] No [ ] |
J. Declaration
I, _________________________, declare under penalty of perjury that the information on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The information has been verified by me or under my supervision and is the most current information available.
Signature: _________________ Title: __________________ Date: _____________
Notes |
Introduction: By July 1 of each year, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) is required to establish and furnish to the California Transportation Commission a priority list of railroad grade separation projects most urgently in need of separation or elimination. Nominations for alteration or reconstruction of existing separation projects must be submitted on the GSN-2 Form by October 19, 2001, in the Commission's OII. All nominations are reviewed and taken into consideration for the development of the Commission's Priority List. Incomplete and late-filed applications will not be processed or included in the Priority List. Please follow the instructions below to complete the application. Should you need assistance with this form please contact Rosa Muñoz at (213) 576-7078.
INSTRUCTIONS:
A. INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINATING PARTY:
In the spaces provided, enter name, address, e-mail address and contact person along with contact's title and phone number. In the "Alternate Contact" section, ist consultant information if they are processing the nomination.
B. CROSSING LOCATION AND PROJECT TYPE:
Provide the Federal and PUC crossilng identification numbers for the existing structure along with the street location, nearest cross street, city, county and the railroad track owner. Please specify if the project is an alteration or reconstruction. If the reconstruction involves the relocation of the existing separation, then enter "NEW" for the Federal and PUC numbers.
C. CLEARANCES:
Provide the information requested about the physical attributes of existing separation. The Horizontal Width should be measured between the edge of roadway/curb to the opposite edge of roadway/curb. For the Height Clearance, measure from the top of rail to bottom of structure, or, measure from the center of the roadway to bottom of structure. Also specify if the structure is an Overpass or Underpass.
D. SPEED REDUCTION AND/OR SLOW ORDER
Quantitatively identify any vehicular speed reduction that may be due to the presence of thestructure. For example, speed over the structure being reduced from 60 mph to 30 mph. Information regarding a railroad slow order may be obtained from the railroad company (see Appendix 4 for list of Railroads).
E. AVERAGE DAILY VEHICLE & TRAIN VOLUMES
Provide an average 24-hour day count of vehicles and trains and enter the date when count was taken. The count should be completed by the filing due date and should not be more than one year old. If a current count is not available, provide the information along with the date of the most current count. Do not estimate the data.
F. ACCIDENT DATA:
Provide a count of the total number of accidents that may be attributed to the presence of the grade separation structure. Include a copy of the data and source(s).
G. COSTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
Complete the worksheet to determine the total project costs. Also enter the amount of the total costs expected from the sources on GSN-2 Form. Indicate the amount sought from the state fund either the partial amount needed to fund the project, the maximum state allocation of five million dollars per project, or the amount if applicant is seeking multiple-year funding.
H. PROBABILITY OF FAILURE DATA:
Please specify the date the structure was constructed and the date the structure was last evaluated for probability of failure. Attach a copy of the evaluation with recommendations for corrective action(s) to the original GSN-2 Form. If retrofitting work is in progress or has been completed, attach a summary of work completed and the completion dates. Also specify if other work is being planned for completion prior October 19, 2001.
I. ATTACHMENTS
Please attach a location map and two photographs of the existing structure (one from each approach) showing the entire separation and pertinent crossing geometrics.
J. DECLARATION: Please complete the declaration with the information requested and sign.
