hopefully this would help prevent kids from running in front of trains, and save lives. Approximate number of trains per day is between 40 to 70 I believe.From ODOT and Toledo news now, just a few minor differences from what my uncle told me... Other then price, $17 million is not a lot but it is not exactly close to billionsSPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH (Toledo news Now) - The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that funding for construction of the McCord Road underpass has been moved forward from the previous 2023 construction date to 2014.
Through exploring all possible funding options, ODOT determined that the remaining financing for the high priority project could be secured for construction. The project approval was made final Thursday at the working session of the Transportation Advisory Review Council held in Columbus.
"Today TRAC recognized the efforts of all involved in this project," said District Two Deputy Director Todd Audet. "The project is priority number one in northwest Ohio, so much so, after support by all involved, it's moving forward."
Various state and federal agencies, including the Lucas County engineer's office, the village of Holland, the Springfield Township trustees, Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, the Federal Highway Administration, TRAC and ODOT have partnered to advance the funding of the project.
"It's a great day for all who've fought so hard to accelerate the schedule. We appreciate the support of the local community in getting this major safety improvement closer to construction," said Lucas County Engineer Keith Early.
"TMACOG has long partnered with area stakeholders to help move this project forward. Today's announcement demonstrates how regional collaboration can benefit the people in the communities we serve," said Warren Henry, vice president of TMACOG's transportation.
On average, 75 trains cross McCord Road daily. The project was part of ODOT's Railroad Grade Separation program, intended to reduce congestion caused by train traffic and improve safety.
McCord Road underpass timeline:
Right of Way Acquisition - Now through summer 2013
Final Plans Submitted to ODOT – February 2013
Estimated Construction Start – summer 2014
Estimated Construction Cost: $17 million
Read more on the project:
ODOT moves up McCord Road underpass project
Fate of McCord Road underpass project unclear
County Engineer aims to restore McCord Road underpass
McCord Road underpass project may receive new state funding
and also the project is slated to actually start construction in 2014
most of the accidents I have heard of were kids walking across the tracks, not driving... but im sure they have that happen tooDT&I wrote:They get hit because they turn out of the highschool there and drive fast like most teens.
MagnumForce wrote:They are spending 17 million because it is a ridiculously busy road that has traffic backed up on it 80 times a day.
As for the rest of your statement, teenagers are stupid, their brains are not yet developed and they are prone to making stupid decisions no matter what they are taught and sometimes in spite of it.
Right. The kids are walking on the sidewalk currently, so if that sidewalk takes them under the tracks rather than crossing at grade - problem solved. The ROW is mostly fenced there to try to channel kids onto the sidewalk (which largely works) and once the underpass is in I bet they have a continuous fence on both sides of the tracks through the area to discourage illegal crossing. Any remaining idiots who try to breach that and then get hurt I have no remaining sympathy for.MagnumForce wrote:The underpass is the road there is no other place to cross, the school is fenced in, all the accidents have been at the grade crossing.
Politicians always want to grab some headlines when tragedy strikes. ( EVEL Railroads KILLS local kids ! ON THEIR WAY TO CHURCH AND DELIVER FOOD TO THE HOMELESS blah blah blah. ) They throw big numbers around $$$$$ without checking to make sure their info is correct and if their wrong "it's OK their politicians" seems to smooth things over ( until the next disaster that distracts us sheepStupidFleet wrote:MagnumForce wrote:They are spending 17 million because it is a ridiculously busy road that has traffic backed up on it 80 times a day.
As for the rest of your statement, teenagers are stupid, their brains are not yet developed and they are prone to making stupid decisions no matter what they are taught and sometimes in spite of it.
+1
) No matter what you spend or do to keep people away they will always find or make a way. Build a over or under pass, they will tear a hole in the fence and cross the tracks anyways. Complaining that they now have to walk up or down hill and It's just too hard! It's good that they addressing the issue of separating railroad and people. Let's hope this project ends the loss of like. 50 MPH restriction affect vans and amtrakAC60CW wrote:The shoo fly is ver nice also, don't seem to notice any slowing of trains passing through the area.
