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1 City of Crystal, Minnesota Quiet Zone Notice of Intent Canadian Pacific Paynesville Subdivision From Milepost 6.94 to 7.09 City of Crystal, Minnesota April 4, 2016 SRF No. 9084

2 Introduction This Quiet Zone Notice of Intent (Notice) is being submitted on behalf of the City of Crystal, Minnesota. The proposed quiet zone is located on the Paynesville Subdivision of the SOO Line/Canadian Pacific Railroad (CP). The proposed quiet zone will include two public at-grade crossings at Douglas Drive and West Broadway Avenue (County Road 8) in the City of Crystal. Hennepin County is the public authority responsible for each of these crossings. The City has been in close coordination with the County regarding the proposed quiet zone improvements. The City has been in coordination with a number of organizations during this effort including the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), CP, Hennepin County, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The meeting minutes from a January 7, 2016 diagnostic meeting with representatives from these organizations are included in Attachment A. All affected parties have the opportunity to submit information or comments within 60 days of the date of this Notice. Please submit all information and/or comments to John Sutter, City of Crystal Community Development Director, who will serve as the point of contact for this project. John Sutter can be reached by telephone at or by at john.sutter@crystalmn.gov. Additional contact information is included at the end of this Notice. List of Crossings within the quiet zone Quiet Zone Name: City of Crystal, MN Quiet Zone The current train volumes through the corridor are 24 trains per day at a maximum speed of 25 MPH. The proposed quiet zone crossings, including the USDOT crossing ID numbers and the most recent daily traffic volumes are summarized in Table 1. All traffic volumes were collected in June The locations of the proposed quiet zone crossings are shown in Figure 1. Table 1. Proposed Quiet Zone Crossings Crossing Name USDOT Crossing ID Average Daily Traffic Douglas Drive (County Road 102) S 8,357 West Broadway Avenue (County Road 8) K 7,268 The current version of the USDOT grade crossing inventory forms for these crossing are included in Attachment B. They have been updated to reflect current traffic volumes and warning devices. There have been no accidents or incidents at any of the crossings in the last five years. Crystal, Minnesota Quiet Zone Notice of Intent 1 SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

3 Figure 1. Proposed Quiet Zone Crossings

4 Minimum Quiet Zone Requirements According to the FRA s Train Horn Rule, each public crossing in a new quiet zone must be equipped with gates and flashing lights with power out indicators. The Rule also requires that crossings be equipped with constant warning time (CWT) detectors where reasonably practical. All crossings in the proposed quiet zone are equipped with the requisite gates, flashing lights, and CWT detectors. While the current FRA grade crossing inventory forms indicate that the crossings are not equipped with CWT detection, the installation of CWT was confirmed by CP on site at the diagnostic meeting. Time Period Restrictions Train horns will be restricted at this this quiet zone 24 hours per day. Quiet Zone Implementation Plan The City intends to qualify for quiet zone implementation under regulator provision (b)(1) by implementing Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) at the Douglas Drive and West Broadway Avenue crossings. The City will seek quiet zone approval for the risk reduction to be accorded to the ASMs from the FRA through the Quiet Zone Application process. Douglas Drive (688953S) The City has proposed a reduced length 20-foot non-traversable median to the south of the crossing. This median length is limited by both the proximity of 51st Place and the need to maintain the pedestrian crosswalk from the northwest to the northeast corners of the intersection. The City has proposed an 84-foot non-traversable median to the north of the crossing. A commercial business access to the north prevents a full 100-foot median north of the crossing. This improvement qualifies as an ASM under the Train Horn Rule due to the reduced-length median to the south of the crossing. The use of this ASM will require the submittal of a Quiet Zone Application. Advance warning signs and pavement markings will also be installed compliant with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). A layout of the proposed improvements is shown in Figure 2. Crystal, Minnesota Quiet Zone Notice of Intent 3 SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

5 Figure 2. Douglas Drive - Proposed Improvements

6 West Broadway Avenue (688952K) The City has proposed a 68-foot median to the north of the crossing. A longer median is not possible due to the proximity of Hanson Court. Approximately 18 feet of this median will be located between the gate arm and the tracks. The City will request that 50 feet of this median be counted for risk reduction purposes during the Quiet Zone Application process. The City has proposed a 35-foot median to the south of the crossing. A longer median is not possible due to the proximity of 51 st Place. Approximately half of this median will be located between the gate arm and the tracks. While this median will be effective in preventing eastbound left turn movements onto West Broadway Avenue, the proximity of 51 st Place prevents the use of risk reduction credit for the southern median. The City will assume that there is no risk reduction credit for the southern median during the Quiet Zone Application process. With the placement of this median, the eastbound to northbound left turn movement will no longer be allowed at this intersection. All other turning movements will remain open. In order to allow for a northbound left turn movement, the southern median will not be long enough to physically prevent motorists from making an eastbound left turn. However, the placement of the median will make this movement more difficult. Following the standards and guidance in the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), left turn movement prohibition signs (R3-2) will be placed on the eastbound approach. One sign will be placed below the stop sign at the intersection and another will be placed feet in advance of the intersection. Violations of this turning restriction are not anticipated to be a concern. The City reviewed 12 hours of video footage at this intersection (7 a.m. 7 p.m.) and found that only 28 vehicles (9 percent of approach volume) made an eastbound left turn during this time frame. City police will monitor traffic flow at this intersection and enforce the turning restriction by issuing warnings and citations as necessary. These improvements qualify as an ASM under the Train Horn Rule due to the reducedlength medians on each side of the crossing. Advance warning signs and pavement markings will also be installed compliant with the (MUTCD). A layout of the proposed improvements is shown in Figure 3. Crystal, Minnesota Quiet Zone Notice of Intent 5 SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

7 Figure 3. Broadway Improvements - Proposed Improvements

8 Point of Contact Information Quiet Zone Name: City of Crystal, MN Quiet Zone Date: April 4, 2016 The following individual is responsible for monitoring compliance with 222: Name: Title: Organization: Address: John Sutter Community Development Director City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive Crystal, MN Phone: Notification List Notice of this Quiet Zone Notice of Intent was provided to the following individuals: Name: Title: Organization: Address: Robert Lauby Associate Administrator for Safety Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue Washington, DC Name: Tammy Wagner Title: Regional Crossing Manager Organization: Federal Railroad Administration Address: 200 West Adams Street, Suite 310 Chicago, IL Name: Ronald Ries Title: Staff Director Highway Rail Crossing and Trespasser Division Organization: Federal Railroad Administration Address: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, Mail Stop 25 Washington, DC Name: Title: Organization: Address: Tom Domres Regional Crossing and Trespasser Manager Federal Railroad Administration 3651 Glenhurst Ave S St. Louis Park, MN Crystal, Minnesota Quiet Zone Notice of Intent 7 SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

9 Name: Jim H. Krieger Title: Manager Public Works Southern Region Organization: Canadian Pacific Railroad Address: 120 South 6 th Street, Suite 900 Minneapolis, Minnesota Name: Jim Weatherhead Title: Rail Administrator Organization: Minnesota Department of Transportation Address: 395 John Ireland Blvd MS 470 St. Paul, MN Name: Joe Gladke Title: Assistant Director, Engineering and Transit Planning Organization: Hennepin County Address: th Ave S. Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN Name: Title: Organization: Address: Mark Ray City Engineer/ Public Works Director City of Crystal 4141 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MN Crystal, Minnesota Quiet Zone Notice of Intent 8 SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

10 Attachment A: January 7, 2016 Diagnostic Meeting Summary

11 ATTENDEES: John Sutter, City of Crystal Mark Ray, City of Crystal Joe Gladke, Hennepin County Jim Weatherhead, MnDOT Tom Domres, FRA CRYSTAL, MN QUIET ZONE DIAGNOSTIC MEETING MEETING MINUTES January 7, 2015 SRF No.9084 Tammy Wagner, FRA Jim H. Krieger, CP Andy Mielke, SRF Consulting Michael Palermo, SRF Consulting The diagnostic meeting participants, including representatives from the City of Crystal, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Hennepin County, Canadian Pacific (CP), and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), met at the City of Crystal Public Works Building to discuss the steps necessary to implement a quiet zone in the City of Crystal under the FRA s Train Horn Rule. A copy of the sign-in sheet with contact information is provided as an attachment. The meeting began with introductions and a brief project overview. The purpose of the meeting was to investigate and gather input on the various Supplemental Safety Measure (SSM) and Alternative Safety Measure (ASM) options available at each crossing in the proposed quiet zone. The quiet zone diagnostic meeting is also an opportunity to identify any other concerns or issues related to the crossings such as safety, traffic operations, etc. Two public crossings, located along the Canadian Pacific Railroad at West Broadway Avenue and Douglas Drive were identified for review. Meeting packets were distributed to the diagnostic team. The packets included the following materials: x11 aerial map showing the locations of the railroad and proposed quiet zone crossings x11 aerial maps showing the layout of each crossing 3. United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) grade crossing inventory forms for each of the crossings 4. A blank evaluation sheet for the diagnostic team members to document their preferred SSM/ASM improvement options and other field notes FRA crash reports for both of the crossings were also collected and made available. However, since no crashes have occurred within the last five years, these reports were not included in the diagnostic packet. The FRA s risk calculation formulas consider only crashes occurring within a five-year timeframe. SRF explained that each crossing meets the minimum quiet zone requirements of gates, lights, and constant warning time (CWT) detection. The FRA Inventory 1

12 Crystal, MN Quiet Zone Page 2 Diagnostic Team Meeting Minutes Form indicated motion detector circuitry. However, CWT was confirmed on site to be installed at both crossings. A summary of the notes, discussion items, and recommended improvements for each crossing is provided in the tables on the following pages. General comments from the meeting that apply to all crossings are as follows: 1. The U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form was corrected. The maximum time table speed is 25 MPH not 15 MPH. There are 24 trains running on the line with 12 during the day and 12 at night. 2. The City of Crystal asked if the rear train speed was an issue as opposed to the head of the train. It was clarified that the current standards for the area do not allow an increase of speed until the rear of the train crosses the switch. From a quiet zone perspective only the head speed is important. 3. Either channelization devices or non-traversable medians were identified as the preferred crossing improvement type for these crossing. Other improvement options were discussed but determined to be unsuitable or undesirable. a. In the case of non-traversable medians, the diagnostic team recommended a height of eight to ten inches rather than the required six. If any portion of the median is found to be less than six inches, the median will not be compliant with the Train Horn Rule. The extra height allows for some degree of contractor error and provides space for a roadway overlay without affecting the effectiveness of the medians. The next steps of the quiet zone implementation process were also reviewed. Following the diagnostic meeting, CP and the City will work to identify the appropriate crossing improvements at each crossing necessary to qualify for a quiet zone. If the quiet zone moves forward, a Notice of Intent will be submitted to all stakeholders providing an overview of the proposed improvements. This notice is subject to a 60-day review period. Due to the close proximity of public roadways at some of the crossings, it is anticipated that ASM crossing improvements will be used, requiring the submittal of a Quiet Zone Application to the FRA. This application must be reviewed by the FRA s Railroad Safety Board and the processing time is currently estimated at six to nine months. Construction of the improvements typically occurs following FRA approval of this application. Construction may occur prior to approval, but any modifications required by the FRA would need to be incorporated. Once the Quiet Zone Application is approved and the crossing improvements are installed, a Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment will be submitted to all stakeholders. The quiet zone will go into effect 21 days after this notice.

13 Crystal, MN Quiet Zone Page 3 Diagnostic Team Meeting Minutes West Broadway Avenue FRA Crossing ID: K Crossing Improvement Options (Rank Top 3): 2 4-Quadrant Gate 3-Quadrant Gate Non-Traversable Medians 1 Reduced Length Non-Traversable Medians Channelized Delineators Reduced Length Channelized Delineators No Wayside Horns Other (Describe): Treatment Closure One-Way Streets Notes: Crossing was confirmed to have CWT. rth side of the crossing would allow for 68 median before a commercial access. A left-in, right-in-right-out is suggested for 51 st Place due to the skewed crossing. This will prevent drivers from turning from 51 st Place (EB to NB) to circumvent the gates. A median is proposed south of the crossing to provide additional safety benefits while still providing westbound access to 51 st Place. If left turn mitigation cannot be achieved with a ¾ median restriction, MnDOT recommends that 4-Quadrant gates be installed at the West Broadway Crossing. SSMs: ASMs: Douglas Drive FRA Crossing ID: S Crossing Improvement Options (Rank Top 3): 4-Quadrant Gate 3-Quadrant Gate Non-Traversable Medians 1 Reduced Length Non-Traversable Medians Channelized Delineators Reduced Length Channelized Delineators No Wayside Horns Other (Describe): Treatment Closure One-Way Streets Notes: Crossing was confirmed to have CWT. rth side of the crossing would allow for 84 median before a commercial access. South side of the crossing would allow for 31 median/channelized device due to the proximity of 51 st Place. This length qualifies only as an ASM, requiring a Quiet Zone Application. MnDOT noted that they will be reconstructing the crossing in It will follow the current layout. SSMs: ASMs:

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15 Attachment B: USDOT Crossing Inventory Forms

16 U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION OMB No Instructions for the initial reporting of the following types of new or previously unreported crossings: For public highway-rail grade crossings, complete the entire inventory Form. For private highway-rail grade crossings, complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For public pathway grade crossings (including pedestrian station grade crossings), complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For Private pathway grade crossings, complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For grade-separated highway-rail or pathway crossings (including pedestrian station crossings), complete the Header, Part I, and the Submission Information section. For changes to existing data, complete the Header, Part I Items 1-3, and the Submission Information section, in addition to the updated data fields. Note: For private crossings only, Part I Item 20 and Part III Item 2.K. are required unless otherwise noted. An asterisk * denotes an optional field. A. Revision Date B. Reporting Agency C. Reason for Update (Select only one) D. DOT Crossing (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Railroad Transit Change in Data New Crossing Closed Train Traffic Quiet Zone Update Inventory Number State Other Re-Open Date Change Only Change in Primary Operating RR Part I: Location and Classification Information Admin. Correction S 1. Primary Operating Railroad SOO Line Railroad Company [SOO] 2. State MINNESOTA 3. County HENNEPIN 4. City / Municipality In 5. Street/Road Name & Block Number DOUGLAS DRIVE 6. Highway Type & No. Near CRYSTAL (Street/Road Name) * (Block Number) CSAH Do Other Railroads Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? Yes No If Yes, Specify RR,,, 8. Do Other Railroads Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes If Yes, Specify RR, MNS,, 9. Railroad Division or Region 10. Railroad Subdivision or District 11. Branch or Line Name 12. RR Milepost ne ST PAUL SERVIC ne PAYNESVILLE ne MP (prefix) (nnnn.nnn) (suffix) 13. Line Segment 14. Nearest RR Timetable 15. Parent RR (if applicable) 16. Crossing Owner (if applicable) * Station * CRYSTAL N/A CP N/A 17. Crossing Type 18. Crossing Purpose 19. Crossing Position 20. Public Access 21. Type of Train 22. Average Passenger Public Private Highway Pathway, Ped. Station, Ped. At Grade RR Under RR Over (if Private Crossing) Yes Freight Intercity Passenger Commuter Transit Shared Use Transit Tourist/Other Train Count Per Day Less Than One Per Day Number Per Day Type of Land Use Open Space Farm Residential Commercial Industrial Institutional Recreational RR Yard 24. Is there an Adjacent Crossing with a Separate Number? 25. Quiet Zone (FRA provided) Yes No If Yes, Provide Crossing Number 26. HSR Corridor ID 27. Latitude in decimal degrees No 24 Hr Partial Chicago Excused Date Established 28. Longitude in decimal degrees 29. Lat/Long Source N/A (WGS84 std: nn.nnnnnnn) (WGS84 std: -nnn.nnnnnnn) A. Railroad Use * 31.A. State Use * F B. Railroad Use * 31.B. State Use * 30.C. Railroad Use * 31.C. State Use * 30.D. Railroad Use * 31.D. State Use * 32.A. Narrative (Railroad Use) * 32.B. Narrative (State Use) * Actual Estimated 33. Emergency Notification Telephone No. (posted) 34. Railroad Contact (Telephone No.) 35. State Contact (Telephone No.) Part II: Railroad Information 1. Estimated Number of Daily Train Movements 1.A. Total Day Thru Trains 1.B. Total Night Thru Trains 1.C. Total Switching Trains 1.D. Total Transit Trains 1.E. Check if Less Than (6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 6 AM) One Movement Per Day How many trains per week? 2. Year of Train Count Data (YYYY) 3. Speed of Train at Crossing 3.A. Maximum Timetable Speed (mph) 15 3.B. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing (mph) From 10 to Type and Count of Tracks Main 1 Siding Yard Transit Industry 5. Train Detection (Main Track only) Constant Warning Time Motion Detection AFO PTC DC Other ne 6. Is Track Signaled? 7.A. Event Recorder Yes Yes 7.B. Remote Health Monitoring Yes FORM FRA F (Rev. 3/15) OMB approval expires 3/31/2018 Page 1 OF 2

17 U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM A. Revision Date (MM/DD/YYYY) PAGE 2 D. Crossing Inventory Number (7 char.) 06/06/ S Part III: Highway or Pathway Traffic Control Device Information 1. Are there 2. Types of Passive Traffic Control Devices associated with the Crossing Signs or Signals? 2.A. Crossbuck 2.B. STOP Signs (R1-1) 2.C. YIELD Signs (R1-2) 2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply; include count) ne Yes Assemblies (count) (count) (count) W10-1 W10-3 W W10-2 W10-4 W E. Low Ground Clearance Sign (W10-5) 2.F. Pavement Markings 2.G. Channelization Devices/Medians 2.H. EXEMPT Sign (R15-3) 2.I. ENS Sign (I-13) Displayed Yes (count ) No Stop Lines RR Xing Symbols Dynamic Envelope ne All Approaches One Approach Median ne Yes Yes 2.J. Other MUTCD Signs Yes 2.K. Private Crossing 2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types) Signs (if private) Specify Type Count 2 Specify Type Count 0 Yes Specify Type Count 3. Types of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing (specify count of each device for all that apply) 3.A. Gate Arms (count) 3.B. Gate Configuration 3.C. Cantilevered (or Bridged) Flashing Light Structures (count) 3.D. Mast Mounted Flashing Lights (count of masts) 0 3.E. Total Count of Flashing Light Pairs 2 Quad Full (Barrier) Over Traffic Lane 2 Incandescent Incandescent LED Roadway 2 3 Quad Resistance Back Lights Included Side Lights Pedestrian 4 Quad Median Gates Not Over Traffic Lane 0 LED Included 11 3.F. Installation Date of Current Active Warning Devices: (MM/YYYY) / t Required 3.G. Wayside Horn Yes Installed on (MM/YYYY) / 3.J. Non-Train Active Warning Flagging/Flagman Manually Operated Signals Watchman Floodlighting ne 4.A. Does nearby Hwy Intersection have Traffic Signals? Yes No 4.B. Hwy Traffic Signal Interconnection t Interconnected For Traffic Signals For Warning Signs 4.C. Hwy Traffic Signal Preemption Simultaneous Advance Part IV: Physical Characteristics 5. Highway Traffic Pre-Signals Yes 3.H. Highway Traffic Signals Controlling 3.I. Bells Crossing (count) Yes No 1 3.K. Other Flashing Lights or Warning Devices Count 6 Specify type SIDELIGHT Storage Distance * Stop Line Distance * 6. Highway Monitoring Devices (Check all that apply) Yes - Photo/Video Recording Yes Vehicle Presence Detection ne 1. Traffic Lanes Crossing Railroad One-way Traffic 2. Is Roadway/Pathway 3. Does Track Run Down a Street? 4. Is Crossing Illuminated? (Street Two-way Traffic Paved? lights within approx. 50 feet from Number of Lanes 4 Divided Traffic Yes Yes No nearest rail) Yes 5. Crossing Surface (on Main Track, multiple types allowed) Installation Date * (MM/YYYY) / Width * Length * 1 Timber 2 Asphalt 3 Asphalt and Timber 4 Concrete 5 Concrete and Rubber 6 Rubber 7 Metal 8 Unconsolidated 9 Composite 10 Other (specify) 6. Intersecting Roadway within 500 feet? 7. Smallest Crossing Angle Yes If Yes, Approximate Distance (feet) Yes Part V: Public Highway Information 8. Is Commercial Power Available? * 1. Highway System 2. Functional Classification of Road at Crossing (0) Rural (1) Urban 3. Is Crossing on State Highway System? 4. Highway Speed Limit 35 MPH (01) Interstate Highway System (1) Interstate (5) Major Collector Yes No Posted Statutory (02) Other Nat Hwy System (NHS) (2) Other Freeways and Expressways 5. Linear Referencing System (LRS Route ID) * (03) Federal AID, Not NHS (3) Other Principal Arterial (6) Minor Collector (08) Non-Federal Aid (4) Minor Arterial (7) Local 6. LRS Milepost * 7. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) 8. Estimated Percent Trucks 9. Regularly Used by School Buses? 10. Emergency Services Route Year 2011 AADT % Yes Average Number per Day 97 Yes Submission Information - This information is used for administrative purposes and is not available on the public website. Submitted by Organization Phone Date Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for information collection is Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection, including for reducing this burden to: Information Collection Officer, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, MS-25 Washington, DC FORM FRA F (Rev. 3/15) OMB approval expires 3/31/2018 Page 2 OF 2

18 U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION OMB No Instructions for the initial reporting of the following types of new or previously unreported crossings: For public highway-rail grade crossings, complete the entire inventory Form. For private highway-rail grade crossings, complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For public pathway grade crossings (including pedestrian station grade crossings), complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For Private pathway grade crossings, complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For grade-separated highway-rail or pathway crossings (including pedestrian station crossings), complete the Header, Part I, and the Submission Information section. For changes to existing data, complete the Header, Part I Items 1-3, and the Submission Information section, in addition to the updated data fields. Note: For private crossings only, Part I Item 20 and Part III Item 2.K. are required unless otherwise noted. An asterisk * denotes an optional field. A. Revision Date B. Reporting Agency C. Reason for Update (Select only one) D. DOT Crossing (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Railroad Transit Change in Data New Crossing Closed Train Traffic Quiet Zone Update Inventory Number State Other Re-Open Date Change Only Change in Primary Operating RR Part I: Location and Classification Information Admin. Correction K 1. Primary Operating Railroad SOO Line Railroad Company [SOO] 2. State MINNESOTA 3. County HENNEPIN 4. City / Municipality In 5. Street/Road Name & Block Number W BROADWAY AVE 6. Highway Type & No. Near CRYSTAL (Street/Road Name) * (Block Number) CSAH 8 7. Do Other Railroads Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? Yes No If Yes, Specify RR,,, 8. Do Other Railroads Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes If Yes, Specify RR, TCWR,, 9. Railroad Division or Region 10. Railroad Subdivision or District 11. Branch or Line Name 12. RR Milepost ne ST PAUL SERVIC ne PAYNESVILLE ne MP (prefix) (nnnn.nnn) (suffix) 13. Line Segment 14. Nearest RR Timetable 15. Parent RR (if applicable) 16. Crossing Owner (if applicable) * Station * CRYSTAL N/A CP N/A 17. Crossing Type 18. Crossing Purpose 19. Crossing Position 20. Public Access 21. Type of Train 22. Average Passenger Public Private Highway Pathway, Ped. Station, Ped. At Grade RR Under RR Over (if Private Crossing) Yes Freight Intercity Passenger Commuter Transit Shared Use Transit Tourist/Other Train Count Per Day Less Than One Per Day Number Per Day Type of Land Use Open Space Farm Residential Commercial Industrial Institutional Recreational RR Yard 24. Is there an Adjacent Crossing with a Separate Number? 25. Quiet Zone (FRA provided) Yes No If Yes, Provide Crossing Number 26. HSR Corridor ID 27. Latitude in decimal degrees No 24 Hr Partial Chicago Excused Date Established 28. Longitude in decimal degrees 29. Lat/Long Source N/A (WGS84 std: nn.nnnnnnn) (WGS84 std: -nnn.nnnnnnn) A. Railroad Use * 31.A. State Use * F-0072B 30.B. Railroad Use * 31.B. State Use * 30.C. Railroad Use * 31.C. State Use * 30.D. Railroad Use * 31.D. State Use * 32.A. Narrative (Railroad Use) * 32.B. Narrative (State Use) * Actual Estimated 33. Emergency Notification Telephone No. (posted) 34. Railroad Contact (Telephone No.) 35. State Contact (Telephone No.) Part II: Railroad Information 1. Estimated Number of Daily Train Movements 1.A. Total Day Thru Trains 1.B. Total Night Thru Trains 1.C. Total Switching Trains 1.D. Total Transit Trains 1.E. Check if Less Than (6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 6 AM) One Movement Per Day How many trains per week? 2. Year of Train Count Data (YYYY) 3. Speed of Train at Crossing 3.A. Maximum Timetable Speed (mph) 15 3.B. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing (mph) From 10 to Type and Count of Tracks Main 1 Siding Yard Transit Industry 5. Train Detection (Main Track only) Constant Warning Time Motion Detection AFO PTC DC Other ne 6. Is Track Signaled? 7.A. Event Recorder Yes Yes 7.B. Remote Health Monitoring Yes FORM FRA F (Rev. 3/15) OMB approval expires 3/31/2018 Page 1 OF 2

19 U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM A. Revision Date (MM/DD/YYYY) PAGE 2 D. Crossing Inventory Number (7 char.) 06/06/ K Part III: Highway or Pathway Traffic Control Device Information 1. Are there 2. Types of Passive Traffic Control Devices associated with the Crossing Signs or Signals? 2.A. Crossbuck 2.B. STOP Signs (R1-1) 2.C. YIELD Signs (R1-2) 2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply; include count) ne Yes Assemblies (count) (count) (count) W10-1 W10-3 W W10-2 W10-4 W E. Low Ground Clearance Sign (W10-5) 2.F. Pavement Markings 2.G. Channelization Devices/Medians 2.H. EXEMPT Sign (R15-3) 2.I. ENS Sign (I-13) Displayed Yes (count ) No Stop Lines RR Xing Symbols Dynamic Envelope ne All Approaches One Approach Median None Yes Yes 2.J. Other MUTCD Signs Yes 2.K. Private Crossing 2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types) Signs (if private) Specify Type Count 1 Specify Type Count 0 Yes Specify Type Count 3. Types of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing (specify count of each device for all that apply) 3.A. Gate Arms (count) 3.B. Gate Configuration 3.C. Cantilevered (or Bridged) Flashing Light Structures (count) 3.D. Mast Mounted Flashing Lights (count of masts) 0 3.E. Total Count of Flashing Light Pairs 2 Quad Full (Barrier) Over Traffic Lane 2 Incandescent Incandescent LED Roadway 2 3 Quad Resistance Back Lights Included Side Lights Pedestrian 4 Quad Median Gates Not Over Traffic Lane 0 LED Included 11 3.F. Installation Date of Current Active Warning Devices: (MM/YYYY) / t Required 3.G. Wayside Horn Yes Installed on (MM/YYYY) / 3.J. Non-Train Active Warning Flagging/Flagman Manually Operated Signals Watchman Floodlighting ne 4.A. Does nearby Hwy Intersection have Traffic Signals? Yes No 4.B. Hwy Traffic Signal Interconnection t Interconnected For Traffic Signals For Warning Signs 4.C. Hwy Traffic Signal Preemption Simultaneous Advance Part IV: Physical Characteristics 5. Highway Traffic Pre-Signals Yes 3.H. Highway Traffic Signals Controlling 3.I. Bells Crossing (count) Yes No 1 3.K. Other Flashing Lights or Warning Devices Count 4 Specify type SIDES Storage Distance * Stop Line Distance * 6. Highway Monitoring Devices (Check all that apply) Yes - Photo/Video Recording Yes Vehicle Presence Detection ne 1. Traffic Lanes Crossing Railroad One-way Traffic 2. Is Roadway/Pathway 3. Does Track Run Down a Street? 4. Is Crossing Illuminated? (Street Two-way Traffic Paved? lights within approx. 50 feet from Number of Lanes 4 Divided Traffic Yes Yes No nearest rail) Yes 5. Crossing Surface (on Main Track, multiple types allowed) Installation Date * (MM/YYYY) / Width * Length * 1 Timber 2 Asphalt 3 Asphalt and Timber 4 Concrete 5 Concrete and Rubber 6 Rubber 7 Metal 8 Unconsolidated 9 Composite 10 Other (specify) 6. Intersecting Roadway within 500 feet? 7. Smallest Crossing Angle Yes If Yes, Approximate Distance (feet) Yes Part V: Public Highway Information 8. Is Commercial Power Available? * 1. Highway System 2. Functional Classification of Road at Crossing (0) Rural (1) Urban 3. Is Crossing on State Highway System? 4. Highway Speed Limit 35 MPH (01) Interstate Highway System (1) Interstate (5) Major Collector Yes No Posted Statutory (02) Other Nat Hwy System (NHS) (2) Other Freeways and Expressways 5. Linear Referencing System (LRS Route ID) * (03) Federal AID, Not NHS (3) Other Principal Arterial (6) Minor Collector (08) Non-Federal Aid (4) Minor Arterial (7) Local 6. LRS Milepost * 7. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) 8. Estimated Percent Trucks 9. Regularly Used by School Buses? 10. Emergency Services Route Year 2011 AADT % Yes Average Number per Day 37 Yes Submission Information - This information is used for administrative purposes and is not available on the public website. Submitted by Organization Phone Date Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for information collection is Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection, including for reducing this burden to: Information Collection Officer, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, MS-25 Washington, DC FORM FRA F (Rev. 3/15) OMB approval expires 3/31/2018 Page 2 OF 2

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