TxDOT Rail Plan 2019 Online Meeting
Welcome!
Welcome to the TxDOT Rail Plan 2019 Online Meeting
To navigate through the workshop, click on the arrows on the right and left side of your screen or use the menu button on the top left of your screen.
To share your input at any point during your visit, simply click on the Survey button at the top right of your screen.
To provide a comment at any point during your visit, simply click on the Comment button at the top right of your screen.
We look forward to receiving your input and continuing to work with you throughout the project.
Who is TxDOT Rail Division?
Established in 2009
Implements rail-related policies
Analyzes rail infrastructure and operations
Plans & Coordinates rail projects
Oversees rail-highway safety & inspection
State liaison to the Federal Railroad Administration
Manages state-owned railroads (SORR)
What is the Texas Rail Plan?
The Texas Rail Plan:
- Defines what the system is today
- Determines needs for the future
- Integrates with other TxDOT plans
- Includes stakeholder input - TxDOT wants to hear from you!
Why update the TRP?
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Rail Plan Goals & Objectives
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Rail Plan Stakeholders
Definitions
TRP Texas Rail Plan
FRA Federal Railroad Administration
Class I/Class III/Shortline Different "sizes" of freight railroads
Intermodal The transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation
Intercity/Commuter Rail Designations for passenger rail systems
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation
FRA Guidance Format
Executive Summary
1. The Role of Rail in Statewide Transportation (Overview)
2. The State's Existing Rail System
2.1 Description and Inventory
2.2 Trends and Forecasts
2.3 Rail Service Needs and Opportunities
3. Proposed Passenger Rail Improvements and Investments
4. Proposed Freight Rail Improvements and Investments
5. The State's Rail Service and Investment Program
6. Coordination and Review
Technical Appendix
Proposed & Existing Passenger Rail Projects
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Proposed Freight Rail Projects
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Schedule
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Stay Informed
TxDOT recognizes the importance of involving stakeholders and we appreciate your participation.
Take our Survey to provide your input.
Submit a Comment Online
Submit an online comment form by clicking the Comment button at the top right corner of your screen.
Submit a Written Comment
Written comments will also be accepted by email to RRD_RailPlan@txdot.gov or by mail to:
Texas Rail Plan
c/o TxDOT Rail Division
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
