up feasibility study presentation aug 2007
TRANSCRIPT
July 2007
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Outline of Today’s Discussion
I. Introductions: The Union Pacific Team
II. UP History & Operations
III. Colorado Railyard Feasibility Study Overview
A. Why is it being conducted?
B. What does it entail?
C. Study Area & Conceptual Site Plan
D. Process Timeline
IV. A Commitment to Stakeholder Involvement
V. Summary/Questions
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Shawnee
Jct.
Sharon Springs
Bond
Wichita
Pueblo
Stratford
Hutchinson
HeringtonArco
NorthPlatte
Denver
O’Fallons
Gibbo
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CouncilBluffs
Fremont
Topeka
Lincoln
Marysville
Paola
ProvoGrand
Jct.
Walsenburg
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Salina
Phippsburg
Dalhart
UP Denver Service
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Business Dimensions2006 Commodity Revenue $14.9 Billion
Ag Products16%
Autos10%Chemicals
14%
Energy20%
IndustrialProducts
21%
Intermodal19%
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Colorado Railyard Feasibility Study- Why is it being conducted?
� Regional Transportation District (RTD) must acquire two Union Pacific railroad yards in northeast Denver for its FasTracks rail transit project.
� The Classification Yard will become a maintenance facility serving RTD’s four commuter rail lines.
� The East Corridor line between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport crosses through the Intermodal Yard, whichwill also be a station location.
� Operations at the relocated yards must begin January 1, 2010 to meet the FasTracks schedule.
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Colorado Railyard Feasibility Study- Why is it being conducted?
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Colorado Railyard Feasibility Study- What does it entail?
This study will thoroughly examine the following issues to determine whether or not the area being studied is a viable location for its facilities:
� Impact on Threatened or Endangered Wildlife� Impact on Wetlands� Permitting Summary� Economic Impact� Preliminary Engineering Design� Approval Process Summary� Construction Cost Estimates� Drainage Issues� Project Schedule� Impact on Traffic
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Colorado Railyard Feasibility Study- Study Area
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A Commitment to Stakeholder Involvement
� Community Meetings� Informational Materials� Community Hotline: (303) 534-5409 x110� Landowner Meetings� Fire & Emergency Response Meetings� Business Community Meetings� Elected Official Meetings
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•Questions?