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SW0801-CS100701 (7/21/2010) George Marshall - FWWR -12 - pedestrian crossings.pdf Page 1 FORT WORTH & WESTERN TRACK DEPARTMENT CHIEF ENGINEER'S INSTRUCTIONS Circular Number: FWWR -12 Effective Date: 7/1/2010 Subject: Pedestrian Crossings For pedestrian crossings of any FWWR track the attached guidelines shall be followed unless otherwise approved in writing by the Chief Engineer. (7/21/2010) George Marshall - FWWR -12 - pedestrian crossings.pdf Page 2 FORT WORTH & WESTERN L ha ti \ I Ul...11L). PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS JULY 1, 2010 Page 1 of 3 Page 1 of 8 George Marshall - RE: FW: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R) From: "D. Guido" <djggfwwr.net> To: "'George Marshall ' <gmarshall@acoppelltx.gov> Date: 7/20/2010 8:49 AM Subject: RE: FW: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R) CC: "'Ronald Preuss" <rhp@fwwr.net> Attachments: FWWR -12 - pedestrian crossings.pdf George, See attached chief engineer circular #12 regarding pedestrian crossings. You can forego pavement parking and just do signs. Please let me know when you approach DART regarding the construction right of entry or other agreements on this so I can expedite FWWR's review for you. Thank you for your patience. guido From: Ronald Preuss [mailto:rhp @fwwr.net] Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 1:51 PM To: 'George Marshall' Cc: Guido Subject: RE: FW: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R) George Since the install on Coppell road I have discussed the issue of sidewalk gates with several of my counterparts and other traffic engineers as well as my senior management and have come to the conclusion that liability issues should not be a concern as long as the sidewalk is in the close proximity to the vehicle crossing (30' or less) Therefore I will only require pedestrian warning signs in either direction on each sidewalk. and pavement markers as per the document you sent us in March of this year. Guido will be doing a drawing on placement and will forward to you early next week. Thanks for your patience with us on this relatively new issue to the FWWR. Ron Preuss Chief Engineer Fort Worth & Western Railroad file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010 Page 2 of 8 817 - 222 -9798 rhp @fwwr.net From: George Marshall [ mailto:gmarshall ©coppelltx.gov] Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 3:58 PM To: D. Guido Cc: 'Ron Pruess'; 'Eddie Burns' Subject: Re: FW: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R) Guido, What is the status of this sidewalk crossing? Are we going to have to install sidewalk gate arms and if so, how much? Thank You, George George Marshall, PE City of Coppell Engineering 972 - 304 -3562 »> "D. Guido" <djg ©fwwr.net> 6/4/2010 12:01 PM »> George — you mention below that you're planning to put the six -foot sidewalk at back of curb. I'm confused now about whether you intend for the sidewalk to be between the existing gates /cantilevers and back of curb or outside of the existing gates /cantilevers. guido From: Eddie Burns [ mailto :EBurns ©railroadsignalinc.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 3:00 PM To: George Marshall; D. Guido Cc: 'Ron Preuss'; Kyle Smits Subject: RE: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R) I will get to work on it ASAP file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010 Page 3 of 8 From: George Marshall [ mailto:gmarshall @coppelltx.gov] Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 2:59 PM To: D. Guido Cc: 'Ron Preuss'; Eddie Burns; Kyle Smits Subject: RE: Proposed sidewalk improvements, on the Cotton Belt Line, S. Denton Tap Road, Coppell, Dallas County, Texas (DOT ID #789748R) Guido, I have not had any response from Mr. Burns. We need to get this resolved ASAP. We are already working with TracWorks to have the roadway crossing repaired. They are going to replace the existing rubber panels with concrete panels and extend them far enough to fit a 6' sidewalk behind the back of curb. This is being done under a different project. I had previously requested the use of a sign on the counter weight notifying pedestrians. Never received a final approval or disapproval. Please help get this project started. Thank You, George George Marshall, PE City of Coppell Engineering 972 - 304 -3562 »> "D. Guido" <djg(afwwr.net> 5/11/2010 1:38 PM »> 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, file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010 Page 4 of 8 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 »> "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" <djgOfwwr.net> 3/8/2010 2:57 PM »> file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010 Page 5 of 8 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, guido From: Shannon Gray {mailto:SGray@dart.orgl Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 1:34 PM To: gmarshall(acoppelltx.gov Cc: Daniel Carrizales; D. Guido; jsw(afwwr.net; rhp(afwwr.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 »> file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010 Page 6 of 8 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 1401 Pacific Avenue Dallas, Texas 75266 -7210 Phone: 214.749.2794 Fax: 214.749.3609 sgraydart.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. file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010 Page 7 of 8 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 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 file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010 Page 8 of 8 Phone: 214.749.2794 Fax: 214.749.3609 sgray@ dart.org file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \gmarshal \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4C45632ACit... 7/21/2010