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George Marshall - RE: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S.
Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R)
From: "D. Guido" <djg@fwwr.net>
To: "'George Marshall'" <gmarshall@coppelltx.gov>
Date: 5/11/2010 1:46 PM
Subject:RE: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road,
Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R)
CC:"'Eddie Burns'" <EBurns@railroadsignalinc.com>, "'Kyle Smits'"
<KSmits@railroadsignalinc.com>, "'Ron Preuss'" <rhp@fwwr.net>
Hi George,
Please correspond with Mr. Eddie Burns, cc’d here, on the ped gate retrofit question for Denton Tap Road.
When you two have worked out the details Eddie can furnish me with a plan and estimate for the Railroad to
review and approve and then you and I can visit about an agreement. I’ve copied my boss, Chief Engineer Ron
Preuss too.
Thanks,
~ guido
From: George Marshall [mailto:gmarshall@coppelltx.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:14 AM
To: D. Guido
Subject: RE: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas
County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R)
Guido,
FWWR is requesting the ped gates and not DART. I have confirmed this with them. As far as the surface of the
crossing. We have already started the process to try to replace all of the crossings throughout the city. The one
at Denton Tap will have concrete panels extended beyond the back of curb to allow a 6' sidewalk pass.
As far as this gate arm issue I need to get it resolved quickly. I checked in the field, the existing gate arms are
Western Cullen Hayes model 3590. I also checked with the manufacturer, they make a gate arm kit for that
model. Can you please check with your contractor as far as how much it would cost to add this kit to the
existing gate arm. That way I can determine if the cost is worth the argument that these arms are not
necessary.
Thank You, George
George Marshall, PE
City of Coppell
Engineering
972-304-3562
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>>> "D. Guido" <djg@fwwr.net> 4/14/2010 2:43 PM >>>
Hello George,
I've reviewed the PDF you sent in addition to a DOT report in 2004 on the
topic and I've made recommendations to the Chief Engineer. He will be
reviewing the issue further. I would also suggest you contact Dallas Area
Rapid Transit (DART) since they own the right-of-way; DART may have
requirements that dictate. If you need help reaching the right person at
DART let me know.
Thank you,
~ guido
-----Original Message-----
From: George Marshall [mailto:gmarshall@coppelltx.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 4:43 PM
To: D. Guido
Subject: RE: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S.
Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R)
Guido,
Please see the attached PDF at the bottom of page 15. We can also add a
warning surface prior to the crossing such as truncated domes. In other
areas I have also seen the use of railing/gates that shift pedestrians
around/ left to right prior to the crossing.
Thank You,
George
George Marshall, PE
City of Coppell
Engineering
972-304-3562
>>> "D. Guido" <djg@fwwr.net> 3/8/2010 2:57 PM >>>
Mr. Marshall,
In addition to my comment below regarding pedestrian sidewalks please also
consider the railroad crossing surface. The poured-in-place sidewalk will
need to end at the edge of our railroad crossties on either side of the
track. Pedestrians will need to cross the railroad track on a
DART/FWWR-approved surface including rubber or concrete panels. A standard
expansion joint can be used between the sidewalk and crossing surface.
Finally, don't forget that DART/FWWR will require railroad flagging when
your forces work within 25 feet of the center line of the railroad track.
I would suggest that you let me help you develop budget costs for pedestrian
gates, crossing surface and railroad flagging since the cost and lead time
is significant; my direct number is 682.429.2298.
Thank you,
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~ guido
From: Shannon Gray [mailto:SGray@dart.org]
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 1:34 PM
To: gmarshall@coppelltx.gov
Cc: Daniel Carrizales; D. Guido; jsw@fwwr.net; rhp@fwwr.net
Subject: Fwd: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S.
Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R)
Hi George. I've received comments back from Mr. Dan Guido and Mr. Dan
Carrizales. Their comments were (1) Pedestrian sidewalks should be
protected with pedestrian gates, whether pedestrian sidewalks are within the
roadway gates, or pedestrian gates are provided behind the mast and (2)
Flashing lights should be LED equipped.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
Thanks,
Shannon
>>> Shannon Gray 2/25/2010 12:47 PM >>>
Apologies George. I forgot to include you on the e-mail.
Shannon D. Gray
Right of Way Representative
Commuter Rail & Railroad Management
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
P.O. Box 660163
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1401 Pacific Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75266-7210
Phone: 214.749.2794
Fax: 214.749.3609
sgray@dart.org
>>> Shannon Gray 2/25/2010 12:44 PM >>>
Good afternoon men. This morning I met with the City of Coppell's Civil
Engineer, Mr. George Marshall, P.E.. The City has submitted proposed plans
for sidewalk improvements on the Cotton Belt Line, near Denton Tap Road.
Guido,
As I was researching my notes, I noticed that I've already received some of
your comments a few months back pertaining to pedestrian gates. During that
time, Graduate Engineer, Ms. Diwanna Baskins was the contacting person on
behalf of the City. Please submit any additional requirement that FWWR may
have. If not I will notify Mr. Marshall with the comments that I received
in your 8/31/09 e-mail (attached).
Dan,
Please forward me any comments that you may have. Particularly regarding
the signal boxes, wiring and wiring compatibility. The City said that they
may look at the possibilities of re-constructing the Denton Tap grade
crossing at a later date. I will forward you all a pdf copy of the drawings
as soon as I receive them from Mr. Marshall.
Meanwhile, please forward me your comments to review,
Thanks,
Shannon
>>> Shannon Gray 2/25/2010 11:57 AM >>>
Hi George. It was a pleasure to meet with you this morning to discuss the
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City of Coppell's sidewalk improvement project. It appears that the City
does have an existing agreement (attached) from the predecessing railroad.
I will include you on my e-mail that I will be sending to Fort Worth &
Western Railroad's, Assistant Engineer, Mr. Daniel "Guido" Guido, and DART's
Chief Engineer, Mr. Daniel Carrizales, regarding the pedestrian gates and
any other requirements
Please be sure to complete the application and checklist that I exchanged
with you this morning. Upon receiving both forms and the $2,500
"Engineering Review and Application Fee", I will begin the process. The
review process takes approximately 4-5 weeks to complete, from the time that
I receive the information. Pending your approval, I will prepare the
license for the new improvements.
Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards,
Shannon D. Gray
Right of Way Representative
Commuter Rail & Railroad Management
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
P.O. Box 660163
1401 Pacific Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75266-7210
Phone: 214.749.2794
Fax: 214.749.3609
sgray@dart.org
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