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Home My WebLink About20151218 Ver 1_Public Meeting_20130104STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA oF, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION '2�s,`�� , BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A , ZNTI, JR GOVERNOR SECRETARY,y January 2, 2013 MEMORANDUM TO Secretary Eugene Conti FROM Eileen A Fuchs It -4 ' Human Environment Section RE Notice of a Citizens' Informational Workshop For Proposed Private Crossing Closures with the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) / Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway at Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbriar Drive Orange County The following Notice is furnished for your information P -4405 I &J NCDOT proposes the closure of the private railroad crossings at both Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbriar Drive EAF /dnh Attachment cc Mr Michael S Fox, Board of Transportation Member — Division 7 Mr Ronnie K Wall, Board of Transportation At -Large Member — Division 7 Ms Deborah M Barbour, P E Mr C W Leggett, P E Mr Mated Al- Ghandour, P E Mr Greg Thorpe, Ph D Mr Rob Hanson, P E Mr Eric Midkiff, P E Ms Jennifer Harris, P E Mr Jay Bennett, P E Mr J Victor Barbour, P E Mr Kevin Lacy, P E Ms Sharon Lipscomb Ms Sarah Mitchell Mr Everett Ward MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION 1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699 1598 TELEPHONE 919 707 6000 FAX 919 212 5785 WEBSITE WIAW NCDOT ORG LOCATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT S ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE CENTURY CENTER BUILDING B RALEIGH NC 27610 A X-0 .,. srA1[ o S' i r � F r�rar n STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA oF, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION '2�s,`�� , BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A , ZNTI, JR GOVERNOR SECRETARY,y January 2, 2013 MEMORANDUM TO Secretary Eugene Conti FROM Eileen A Fuchs It -4 ' Human Environment Section RE Notice of a Citizens' Informational Workshop For Proposed Private Crossing Closures with the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) / Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway at Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbriar Drive Orange County The following Notice is furnished for your information P -4405 I &J NCDOT proposes the closure of the private railroad crossings at both Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbriar Drive EAF /dnh Attachment cc Mr Michael S Fox, Board of Transportation Member — Division 7 Mr Ronnie K Wall, Board of Transportation At -Large Member — Division 7 Ms Deborah M Barbour, P E Mr C W Leggett, P E Mr Mated Al- Ghandour, P E Mr Greg Thorpe, Ph D Mr Rob Hanson, P E Mr Eric Midkiff, P E Ms Jennifer Harris, P E Mr Jay Bennett, P E Mr J Victor Barbour, P E Mr Kevin Lacy, P E Ms Sharon Lipscomb Ms Sarah Mitchell Mr Everett Ward MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION 1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699 1598 TELEPHONE 919 707 6000 FAX 919 212 5785 WEBSITE WIAW NCDOT ORG LOCATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT S ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE CENTURY CENTER BUILDING B RALEIGH NC 27610 Mr Mike Bruff, P E Mr David Wainwright Mr Charles Brown, P E, PLS Ms Heather Fulghum, Right of Way Agent — Division 7 FHWA f NOTICE OF CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR PROPOSED PRIVATE CROSSING CLOSURES WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD (NCRR) /NORFOLK SOUTHERN (NS) RAILWAY AT GORDON THOMAS DRIVE AND GREENBRIAR DRIVE TIP Project No P -4405 I & J Orange County The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) will hold a Citizens Informational Workshop between the hours of 5 00 pm and 7 00 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Shared Visions Retreat Center (auditorium), located at 3717 Murphey School Road, in Durham The NCDOT Rail Division is proposing the closure of the private railroad crossings at both Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbnar Drive Alternate routes will be used when both of these crossings are closed The alternate route for Gordon Thomas j Drive would include Paschall Drive, Couch Mountain Road and Murphey School Road The alternate route for Greenbrar Drive would be a proposed new road connecting to Spruce Pine Trail and Old NC 10 These crossings are to be closed in the interest of improved safety for local residents using the existing crossings and for rail crews and passengers This rail line is part of the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor which will have increased train speeds and more freight and passenger trains in the future The acquisition of right -of -way is scheduled to begin in 2014, followed by construction in 2015 These schedules are tentative and are subject to change Maps will be on display depicting the proposed new alternate routes for those that currently cross the NCRR /NS railroad at Gordon Thomas Drive and Greenbnar Drive NCDOT representatives will be available to answer any questions and receive public input The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided and is encouraged There will not be a formal presentation For more information, please contact NCDOT Rail Environmental Engineer, Marc Hamel, by phone at (919) 707 -4045 or by email at mhamel(&-ncdot Qov or NCDOT Rail Division Consultant, Mark Reep, P E , of Florence & Hutcheson, Inc at (919) 900 -1635 or by email at mreep & flohut com NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with jDisabilities Act for anyone who wants to participate in this workshop Anyone requiring special services should contact Mr Hamel as early as possible so that arrangements can be made For persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, interpretive services will be available at the meeting upon request For more information, please call 1- 800 - 481 -6494 prior to the meeting O 77 STATE gyp. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 14 BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A CONTI, JR GOVERNOR SECRETARY January 2, 2013 MEMORANDUM TO Secretary Eugene Conti FROM Eileen A Fuchsw/P, Human Environment Section RE Notice of a Citizens' Informational Workshop For Proposed Private Crossing Closures with the North Carolina Railroad (NCRR) / Norfolk Southern (NS) Railway at Byrdsville Road Orange County The following Notice is furnished for your information P -44O5K NCDOT proposes the closure of the private railroad crossing at Byrdsville Road EAF /dnh Attachment cc Mr Michael S Fox, Board of Transportation Member — Division 7 Mr Ronnie K Wall, Board of Transportation At -Large Member — Division 7 Ms Deborah M Barbour, P E Mr C W Leggett, P E Mr Mated Al- Ghandour, P E Mr Greg Thorpe, Ph D Mr Rob Hanson, P E Mr Eric Midkiff, P E Ms Jennifer Harris, P E Mr Jay Bennett, P E Mr J Victor Barbour, P E Mr Kevin Lacy, P E Ms Sharon Lipscomb Ms Sarah Mitchell Mr Everett Ward Mr Mike Bruff, P E MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION 1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699 1598 TELEPHONE 919 707 6000 FAx 919 212 5785 WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG LOCATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE CENTURY CENTER BUILDING B RALEIGH NC 27610 i Mr David Wainwright Mr Charles Brown, P E , PLS Ms Heather Fulghum, Right of Way Agent — Division 7 FHWA w i •I NOTICE OF CITIZENS INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR PROPOSED PRIVATE CROSSING CLOSURE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD (NCRR) /NORFOLK SOUTHERN (NS) RAILWAY AT BYRDSVILLE ROAD TIP Project No P -4405 K Orange County The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) will hold a Citizens Informational Workshop between the hours of 5 00 pm and 7 00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Shared Visions Retreat Center (auditorium), located at 3717 Murphey School Road, in Durham The NCDOT Rail Division is proposing the closure of the private railroad crossing at Byrdsville Road Alternate routes will be used when this crossing is closed The alternate route for Byrdsville Road would include Walter Clark Drive and a new road to be constructed connecting Byrdsville Mobile Home Park to Walter Clark Drive, which together would provide alternate access to NC 86 This crossing is to be closed in the interest of improved safety for local residents using the existing crossing and for rail crews and passengers This rail line is part of the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor which will have increased train speeds and more freight and passenger trains in the future The acquisition of right -of -way is scheduled to begin in 2014, followed by construction in 2015 These schedules are tentative and are subject to change Maps will be on display depicting the proposed new alternate routes for those that currently cross the NCRR /NS railroad at Byrdsville Road NCDOT representatives will be available to answer any questions and receive public input The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided and is encouraged There will not be a formal presentation For more information, please contact NCDOT Rail Environmental Engineer, Marc Hamel, by phone at (919) 707 -4045 or by email at mhamel(a)-ncdot gov or NCDOT Rail Division Consultant, Mark Reep, P E , of Florence & Hutcheson, Inc at (919) 900 -1635 or by email at mreepCcD-flohut com NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for anyone who wants to participate in this workshop Anyone requiring special services should contact Mr Hamel as early as possible so that arrangements can be made For persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, interpretive services will be available at the meeting upon request For more information, please call 1- 800 - 481 -6494 prior to the meeting