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1 Welcome! CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS HIGH-SPEED RAIL Public Meeting

Corridor Map Summit Chicago Station Rehabilitation Underway Joliet New Station Open New Station Under Construction Dwight Pontiac Bloomington-Normal Lincoln Second Platform Under Construction,

2 Corridor Map Summit Chicago Station Rehabilitation Underway Joliet New Station Open New Station Under Construction Dwight Pontiac Bloomington-Normal Lincoln Second Platform Under Construction, Pedestrian Crossing Planned Station Rehabilitation Underway Springfield Station Rehabilitation Planned New Station Under Construction Tier 2 EA In Progress Springfield Flyover New Station Under Construction Carlinville Alton St. Louis

Project Timeline 2010-2012 2012 2013 2014-2016 2017 Track Procurement Procurement Construction Infrastructure in place reconstruction process for process for continues to operate at

3 Project Timeline Track Procurement Procurement Construction Infrastructure in place reconstruction process for process for continues to operate at speeds and upgrades new high-speed new high-speed throughout up to 110 mph rail cars rail locomotives the corridor Springfield Third St. improvements Delivery of the new locomotives

5 Other Track and Roadway Improvements ExpEriEncE it yourself. Will meet safety requirements of FRA, ICC, IDOT, and the High-Speed Rail Program Will enhance traffic flow through the crossing areas BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS AFTER IMPROVEMENTS

7 Crossing Approach/Grade Crossing Signage 4 Pavement Markings 4 Advanced Warning Signage

8 Four Quadrant Gate System 4 Reinforce driver-gate compliance 4 Prevent vehicles from entering the path of a train

equipment and systems 4 IDOT will coordinate these improvements with

9 Signal Improvements 4 Wayside infrastructure will be provided by the Union Pacific Railroad 4 Amtrak will assist the program with on-board equipment and systems 4 IDOT will coordinate these improvements with input from Program partners, including the Illinois Commerce Commission

10 Additional Safety Enhancements Installation of new premium rail and concrete ties Extensive operational testing and approvals process Curve designs for high ride quality

11 Fencing 4 Approximately six (6) feet high 4 Decorative fencing in urban areas Rail 4 Chain link fencing in rural areas 4 At all grade crossings with pedestrian attributes Pedestrian 4 Approximately three (3) feet high

12 Other Track and Roadway Improvements Will enhance traffic flow through the crossing areas BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS AFTER IMPROVEMENTS Will meet safety requirements of FRA, ICC, IDOT, and the High-Speed Rail Program

13 Alton Station STATION IMPROVEMENTS 4 New station and multi-modal facility northwest of the existing station on City property 4 Funding includes a combination of HSR Program funds and a federal TIGER grant 4 Construction began spring Completion anticipated summer 2017

14 Illinois Commerce Commission: Railroad Safety 4 Has the statutory responsibility to improve safety at public highway-rail crossings. 4 Orders safety improvements at public highway-rail crossings with the cost of such improvements paid by the state, the railroads, and local governments. Improvements typically suggested by the ICC include the following: Warning Device Upgrades Grade Separations - New and Reconstructed Grade Separations - Vertical Clearance Improvements Pedestrian Grade Separations Interconnect Rail and Roadway Signal Systems Highway Approaches Connecting Roads Remote Monitoring Devices Low Cost Improvements at Unsignalized Crossings Crossing Closures New Grade Crossings (Roadway and Pedestrian)

Train Horns STANDARD POLICY Railroad engineers will begin to sound train horns at least 15 seconds, and no more than 20 seconds, in advance of all public grade crossings.

15 Train Horns STANDARD POLICY Railroad engineers will begin to sound train horns at least 15 seconds, and no more than 20 seconds, in advance of all public grade crossings. QUIET ZONE In a quiet zone, there is no routine sounding of horns when approaching public highway-rail grade crossings. Train horns may still be used in emergency situations or to comply with other Federal regulations or If a train is traveling faster than 60 mph, engineers will not sound the horn until it is within ¼ mile of the crossing, even if the advance warning is less than 15 seconds. railroad operating rules. To establish a quiet zone, the increased risk caused by the absence of a horn must be mitigated. Local jurisdiction must apply to the FRA for a quiet zone.

16 What s happening in 2017? 4 Tree clearing and fencing installation 4 Culvert improvements/ Most of the construction is anticipated to be completed by October replacements and utility relocation 4 Crossing and roadway improvements Construction and detour routes will be 4 Mainline track and siding removal/reconstruction coordinated with the local communities 4 Structural modification of bridges

Upcoming Work CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS Newby Road Fall 2017 East Street Late Summer 2017 Keating Street Summer 2017 IL 16 Overpass Bridge Spring/Summer 2017 Prairie Dell Road Spring 2017 Bachman Road

17 Upcoming Work CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS Newby Road Fall 2017 East Street Late Summer 2017 Keating Street Summer 2017 IL 16 Overpass Bridge Spring/Summer 2017 Prairie Dell Road Spring 2017 Bachman Road Spring/Summer 2017 Miles Station Road Spring 2017 Brighton Road Summer 2017 Center Street Early Summer 2017 David Acre Ln - Spring 2017 Pearl St Spring 2017 Tolle Ave - Summer 2017 Alby St Early Summer 2017 Washington Ave/Humbert Road Summer 2017 Rand Ave Summer 2017 Hawthorne St Early Summer 2017 Robbins Rd Spring 2017 Canal Rd Spring 2017 Maryville Rd Spring 2017 Bissell Rd Spring Mainline track reconstruction north of Godfrey 4 Shipman siding removal and reconstruction 4 Improvements to bridge over Wood River and bridge over Cahokia Creek 4 Crossing and roadway improvements

18 Public Involvement Get Involved! Public Meetings Small Group Meetings Program Fact Sheets Visit for more information or to comment on the Illinois High-Speed Rail Program IDOT-HSR ( )

Submit Comments The study team is interested in hearing your ideas and opinions! www.idothsr.

or via the web, contact the hotline at 1-855 IDOT HSR (436-8477), or write to us at: Illinois Department of

19 Submit Comments The study team is interested in hearing your ideas and opinions! If you have questions or comments about the project please fill out the comment form in person or via the web, contact the hotline at IDOT HSR ( ), or write to us at: Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Intermodal Project Implementation 69 West Washington Street, Suite 2100 Chicago, Illinois 60602

20 Business Opportunities For information regarding business and job opportunities, please visit the DOING BUSINESS section of the project website at

21 Ongoing Construction Alton Regional Multi-Modal Transportation Center is currently under construction. Clearing is underway for fencing installation. Cahokia Creek Bridge improvements are anticipated to take place in May 2017.

Construction Update. Local Officials Briefing March 2016

Construction Update. Local Officials Briefing March 2016 Construction Update Local Officials Briefing March 2016 1 History: Chicago-St. Louis Corridor Since 1980 s IDOT has been looking at this corridor for high-speed service 1992 Designated a HSR Corridor EIS