Locomotive and Railcar Facility (2)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINArlu -
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PATRICK L. MCCRORY ANTHONY J. TATA
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 2, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Secretary Tony Tata
FROM: Diane Wilson f 0 f 1
Human Environment Section
RE: Notice of Public Hearing for the Proposed Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility
in Charlotte Mecklenburg County
The following Notice is furnished for your information:
P -2918F NCDOT proposes the construction of a new locomotive and railcar facility in
Mecklenburg County.
PDW /dnh
Attachment
cc: Mr. John Collett, Board of Transportation Member —Division 10
Mr. Edward L. Curran, Board of Transportation Member, At -Large
— Division 10
Ms. Deborah M. Barbour, P.E.
Mr. C. W. Leggett, P.E.
Mr. Majed AI- Ghandour, P.E., Ph.D.
Mr. Richard Hancock, P.E.
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.
Mr. David Wainwright
Mr. Charles Brown, P.E., PLS
Mr. Neil Burleson, Right of Way Agent — Division 10
FHWA
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE. [phone]
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PROJECT DEVELOPMENT &
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT SECTION ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT -
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE WWW.NCDOT ORG
RALEIGH NC, 27699 -1598
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1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALEIGH NC, 27610

NCDOT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, DECEMBER 12" FOR THE
PROPOSED LOCOMOTIVE AND RAILCAR MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN
161."0 911144
TIP Project No. P -2918F
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed
construction of a new locomotive & railcar maintenance facility in Mecklenburg County. The
new facility will replace the existing facility next to the Norfolk'Southern Railway Charlotte yard.
The hearing will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, from 5 -7 p.m. at the Calvary United Methodist
Church Social Hall, 512 West Blvd, in Charlotte. Interested citizens may attend at any time.
NCDOT, representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments regarding
the proposed project. The public is urged to share their ideas, thoughts and suggestions with
department staff. The opportunity to submit written comments or questions will be provided and
is encouraged. There will not be a formal presentation.
The purpose of the proposed facility is to serve the increasing number of conventional passenger
trains and support the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor. The proposed facility will be in the
vicinity of West Summit Avenue and West Carson Boulevard and will include:
• Enclosure for major maintenance operations;
• Fuel pad and onsite fuel tank;
• Additional space for spare parts and equipment storage;
• Enclosed train wash facility; and
• Train crew base for as many as 20 crew members.
The public can view maps displaying the location and design of the project, and a copy of the EA
online at littp: / /www.ncdot.gov /projects /publicme4ii of as well as at the following locations:
• City of Charlotte — Office of the City Manager 600 East
4th St., Charlotte
Division 10 District Engineer's Office
7605 District Dr., Charlotte
For additional information, contact Diane Wilson, NCDOT -Human Environment Section at 1598
Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699 -159$, by phone at (919) 707 -6073 or by email at
pdwilson [e-mail] . All comments must be received no later than Friday, December 27, 2013.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for
disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing. Anyone requiring special services should
contact Wilson as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or
understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling
1- 800 - 481 -6494.