WINDSOR HIGHWAY-RAIL CROSSING SAFETY STUDY

Prepared for:

Town of Windsor 301 Walnut Street Windsor, Colorado 80550

Prepared by:

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig 11422 Miracle Hills Drive, Suite 410 Omaha, Nebraska 68154 402-445-4405

Project Manager: Kyle A. Anderson, PE, PTOE Project Engineer: Mark D. Meisinger, PE

FHU Reference No. 08-094 October 2008

Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. INTRODUCTION ------1

II. Existing Conditions ------3 A. Corridor Visit / Data Collection------3 B. Highway-Rail Grade Crossings ------3

III. Future Conditions ------5 A. Growth Rates------5 B. 2030 Train and Traffic Forecasts------6

IV. Study Methodology ------7 A. Evaluation Guidelines ------7 B. Criteria for Warning Devices ------8 C. Passive Devices------8 D. Active Devices ------9 E. Grade Separation ------10 F. Closure------11

V. Crossing Safety Improvements ------12 A. Recommendations ------12 B. Immediate Safety Improvements------12 C. Active Warning Device Improvements------12 D. Summary of Improvements ------18

VI. Quiet Zone Requirements ------21 A. Quiet Zone Alternatives------22 B. Quiet Zone Establishment ------24 C. Quiet Zone Improvements ------24 D. Recommended Quiet Zone Improvements ------25

VII. Implementation Plan ------28 A. Funding and Oversight------28 B. Initial Crossing Improvements ------29 C. Future Crossing Improvements------29

APPENDIX A EXISTING CONDITIONS SUMMARY APPENDIX B U.S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY SUMMARY SHEETS APPENDIX C ACCIDENT PREDITION MODEL AND SUMMARY SHEETS APPENDIX D DETAILED COST ESTIMATES APPENDIX E QUIET ZONE SUMMARY SHEETS AND COST ESTIMATES

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LIST OF FIGURES Page

Figure 1. Existing Public Railroad Crossings------2 Figure 2. Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Signs ------9 Figure 3. Typical Grade Seprations ------10 Figure 4. Recommended Safety Improvements------19 Figure 5. Comparison of Train Horn vs Wayside Horn Noise Footprint ------23 Figure 6. Highway-Rail Crossing Equipped with Wayside Horns ------23

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Existing Crossing Conditions ------4 Table 2. Growth Rates ------5 Table 3. 2030 Train and ADT Forecasts ------6 Table 4. Immediate Safety Improvements ------13 Table 5. Recommended Safety Improvements------20 Table 6. Quiet Zone Improvements------25 Table 7. Immediate Safety Improvements by Jurisdiction ------30 Table 8. Recommended Active Warning Device Improvements by Jurisdiction ------31

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I. INTRODUCTION

Felsburg Holt and Ullevig (FHU) has completed a safety study to evaluate and recommend improvements at 21 highway-rail grade crossings located within the Town of Windsor’s Growth Management Area. The scope of the study consists of identifying immediate action improvements that will satisfy the minimum Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements for passive warning devices. Passive warning devices consist of crossbucks, advance warning signs, pavement markings and crossing information signs. Each crossing was also evaluated to determine if active warning devices should be installed based on current vehicle and train volumes and for anticipated traffic conditions in the Year 2030. The study is based upon the process and guidance provided in the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook – revised Second Edition, August 2007, published by the FRA.

The study also identifies the additional safety improvements necessary to comply with the requirements to establish a railroad Quiet Zone, as stated in the Final Rule on the Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, as amended on August 17, 2006.

The evaluation and analysis of the proposed improvements are addressed in three separate sections of this report:

• Existing Conditions Evaluation • Highway-Railroad Safety Improvements • Quiet Zone Improvements

An evaluation of the two GWR corridors is presented in each study section, along with preliminary recommendations for safety improvements.

There are two rail corridors within the Town of Windsor, the Great Western Railway (GWR) Main Line and the Greeley Line. The Greeley Line is oriented east-west through the community and the Main Line runs north-south. The lines intersect just southeast of the intersection of Highway 392 with Highway 257 on the east side of town. The GWR Main Line corridor evaluated in this study consists of the nine highway-rail grade crossings from WCR 13 south of US 34 (GWR Milepost 24.01) to Garden Drive (GWR Milepost 30.48). The GWR Greeley Line study corridor consists of the twelve highway-rail grade crossings from WCR 13 (GWR Milepost 83.85) to WCR 23.75 (GWR Milepost 90.26). The two study corridors, indicating the limits of the study area along with the 21 crossings located within the study area, are shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1. Existing Public Railroad Crossings

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II. EXISTING CONDITIONS

There are approximately 2 trains per day that utilize the north-south Main Line with a maximum train operating speed of 35 mph, and approximately 4 trains per day on the east-west Greeley Line with a maximum train operating speed of 20 mph.

A location map of the proposed railroad quiet zone, highway-rail grade crossings, and grade separations in relation to the surrounding roadway network are shown in Figure 1. Brief summaries of each highway-rail grade crossing can be found in Appendix A, including roadway approach photos and crossing information. The U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Summary Sheets for each study crossing can be found in Appendix B. It should be noted that some of the information provided on these crossing inventory sheets was last updated as long ago as 1981.

A. Corridor Site Visit / Data Collection

A site visit was conducted in April 2008 along the corridor to collect field measurements at each of the crossings identified in Table 1. FHU also collected information available from CDOT and the Town of Windsor such as aerial photographs, historical traffic count information and crash history. Railroad corridor information was collected from the GWR, including current and forecasted train movements, average train speed, and crossing circuitry. A traffic count was conducted at each crossing in April 2008 to determine the current average daily traffic volumes.

B. Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Table 1 summarizes the existing conditions present at each of the highway-railroad crossings within the study area, along both the GWR Main Line and Greeley Line. The highway-rail crossings are listed from the south to the north on the GWR Main Line and from the west to the east on the GWR Greeley Line.

In addition to the roadway name, the Department of Transportation (DOT) identification number is provided, along with the number of trains per day operating over that section of track. The most recent Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes are also provided, along with an evaluation measure referred to as Exposure Factor. The Exposure Factor at a given crossing is simply the number of trains per day times the average daily traffic. This measure is used to identify those crossings with higher potential for conflicts between trains and vehicles.

As shown in Table 1, the highest exposure factor on the Main Line is on U.S. Highway 34, with an exposure factor of 78,846. On the Greeley Line, three crossings have relatively high exposure factors. The highway-rail crossings at 7th Street, Main Street and SH 257 (ballpark) range from over 22,000 to nearly 33,000.

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Table 1. Existing Crossing Conditions

Trains Exposure Exisiting GWR Main Line DOT # Per Day ADT Factor Device WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 849369H 2 413 826 Sign U.S. Highway 34 849370C 2 39423 78846 Traffic Signal WCR 15 849373X 2 3117 6234 Sign WCR 17 & WCR 60 849379N 2 5610 11220 Sign WCR 62 8493841P 2 10 20 Sign Crossroads Blvd. 871991C 2 1437 2874 Lights & Gates Eastman Park Dr. 871917X 2 4191 8382 Traffic Signal SH 257 Angle 871919L 2 4278 8556 Lights & Gates Garden Dr. 871921M 2 3005 6010 Sign SH 257 Spur 871920F 1 8186 8186 Flashing Lights

GWR Greeley Line WCR 13 south of LCR 36 244886X 4 483 1932 Sign WCR 15 & WCR 70 244889T 4 169 676 Sign 7th St. 244892B 4 6542 26168 Flashing Lights 6th St. 244893H 4 540 2160 Sign 5th St. 244894P 4 109 436 Sign Main St. 244895W 4 5602 22408 Sign 1st St. 244897K 4 1561 6244 Sign SH 257 (ballpark) 244898S 4 8186 32744 Flashing Lights WCR 66 849382W 2 4191 8382 Sign WCR 23 245106Y 4 911 3644 Sign WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 245108M 4 146 584 Sign

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III. FUTURE CONDITIONS

The 21 highway-rail grade crossings within the growth management area were analyzed with 2030 traffic and train volumes. In 2030, the Greeley line is expected to carry 4 trains per day while the Main Line is expected to carry 6 trains per day west of the intersection with the Greeley Line and 12 trains per day to the east. Some of the 2030 traffic volume projections are shown in Town of Windsor, Colorado 2006 Update of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan. Other future traffic volumes were estimated by separating the town into six growth areas and determining a growth rate for each area.

A. Growth Rates

The town was divided into six growth areas as shown in Table 2. Growth factors were calculated for each area and applied to the 2008 traffic data to determine estimated traffic volumes for 2030. Table 2 summarizes the growth rates that were used for each growth area and the highway-rail crossings within each growth area for which 2030 traffic forecasts were developed. The annual rate is the rate of increase in traffic from 2008 to 2030 at an individual crossing. The growth area rate is the rate for all the crossings in that growth area. These rates were applied to crossings without 2030 traffic forecasts to estimate the 2030 ADT at those crossings.

Table 2. Growth Rates Growth Area Growth Area Crossing Annual Rate Rate 2008 ADT 2030 ADT WCR 13 0.0713 0.0990 483 2,200 1 CR 15 & 70 0.1397 0.0990 169 3,000 7th St. 0.0086 0.0446 6,542 7,900 2 Main St. 0.0489 0.0446 5,602 16,000 SH 257 Angle 0.0701 0.0446 4,278 19,000 3 CR 23 0.0042 0.0042 911 1,000 SH 257 Spur 0.0390 0.0376 8,186 19,000 4 Eastman Park Dr. 0.0348 0.0376 4,191 8,900 5 Crossroads Blvd. 0.1443 0.1443 1,437 27,900 CR 17 & 60 0.0139 0.0161 5,610 7,600 6 CR 15 0.0198 0.0161 3,117 4,800

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B. 2030 Train and Traffic Forecasts

Train and average daily traffic volumes for each highway-rail crossing are shown in Table 3, along with the forecasted Exposure Factor at each crossing. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission lists an Exposure Factor requirement for grade separation of 75,000 for urban crossings and 35,000 for rural crossings. On the Main Line, the US 34, Crossroads Blvd, and SH 257 Angle crossings meet this requirement. On the Greeley Line, the SH 257 (Ballpark) crossing meets this requirement.

Table 3. 2030 Train and ADT Forecasts Trains Exposure Crossing Per Day ADT Factor GWR Main Line WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 6 2,200 13,200 U.S. Highway 34 6 54,500 327,000 WCR 15 6 4,800 28,800 WCR 17 & WCR 60 6 7,600 45,600 WCR 62 61590 Crossroads Blvd. 6 27,900 167,400 Eastman Park Dr. 6 8,900 53,400 SH 257 Angle 6 19,000 114,000 Garden Dr. 6 6,770 40,620 SH 257 Spur 1 19,000 19,000

GWR Greeley Line WCR 13 south of LCR 36 4 2,200 8,800 WCR 15 & WCR 70 4 3,000 12,000 7th St. 4 7,900 31,600 6th St. 4 1,410 5,640 5th St. 4 280 1,120 Main St. 4 16,000 64,000 1st St. 4 4,080 16,320 SH 257 (Ballpark) 12 19,000 228,000 WCR 66 6 9,390 56,340 WCR 23 12 1,000 12,000 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 12 160 1,920

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IV. STUDY METHODOLOGY

The FRA Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook provides an objective methodology for analyzing the safety of highway-rail grade crossings. The criteria used to evaluate safety at each crossing include the Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT), the exposure factor, and the FRA accident prediction model results. The exposure factor is defined as the product of the most recent average daily vehicle traffic and the most recent average daily train traffic at a crossing. The accident prediction model takes into account several factors and computes the expected number of accidents at a crossing.

The FRA accident prediction model uses several factors to predict the annual accident rate at a highway-rail grade crossing. The model consists of two equations, an initial prediction and a final prediction. The initial prediction equation is based on the exposure factor, the number of trains per day, the number of tracks, the maximum speed of the trains, the type of highway, the number of lanes and a constant based on the type of existing traffic control devices. The final prediction incorporates the number of actual accidents at a crossing in the last 5 years with the value obtained from the first equation. A detailed breakdown of the formulas can be found in Appendix C.

A. Evaluation Guidelines

Based on the guidelines set out in the Guidance on Traffic Control Devices at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings in the FRA Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook, three scenarios were analyzed:

• 2008 existing conditions • Future (2030) baseline conditions • Future (2030) build out condition

Existing conditions were used to calculate accident predictions for the 2008 scenario. The 2030 baseline scenario assumed that no improvements from the 2008 existing conditions were made to find accident predictions. The 2030 build out scenario assumed that recommendations from the 2008 scenario had been implemented.

For 2008 conditions, the crossings that were given higher priority for safety improvements were in urban locations and met the following requirements in all three categories:

• Accident prediction > 0.1 accidents per year • Average Daily Traffic > 2,500 in urban areas and 500 in rural areas • Exposure factor > 5,000 in urban areas and 4,000 in rural areas

For a crossing with passive warning devices only, if the accident prediction rate was higher than 0.1 accidents per year, then the rate was recalculated assuming flashing lights were installed. If the rate was still above 0.1, then it was recalculated assuming the installation of automatic gates. If the rate was still above the limit, then a grade separation was considered as an alternative safety improvement.

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For the 2030 accident predictions, it was assumed for recent accident history that accidents would occur at the 2008 rate. For example, if in 2008 the expected accident rate was 0.2 accidents per year, then it was assumed that in a five year period prior to 2030 there would be one accident. It was also assumed that the 2008 recommendations will be implemented by 2030. The same process that was used for the 2008 scenario was used to identify needed improvements for 2030.

B. Criteria for Warning Devices

There are two categories of highway-rail crossing warning devices: active and passive. Passive warning devices provide static messages of warning, guidance, and, in some instances, mandatory action for the driver. They consist of regulatory signs, warning signs, guide signs, and supplemental pavement markings. Active warning devices are those that give advance notice of the approach of a train. These include flashing lights, bells, highway traffic signals and automatic gates.

C. Passive Devices

Passive devices are recommended at all highway-rail grade crossings. The minimum traffic control devices specified by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are a circular Railroad Advance Warning sign (W10-1) along each approach. According to the MUTCD, if the approach is paved and the posted speed limit is greater than 40 mph or the crossing has an automatic gate, appropriate pavement markings should be installed and a reflective crossbuck sign should be used (R15-1) examples of all signs can be seen in Figure 2. The following information should also be posted at the crossing typically on an emergency sign (either an I-13 or I-13A):

• an emergency phone number • the DOT crossing number • the highway name or number • the railroad milepost number • other pertinent information

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Figure 2. Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Signs

I-13A

D. Active Devices

Active warning devices are those that give advance warning of the approach of a train. These devices are activated when a train passes over a detection circuit in the track. These devices are used in addition to passive warning devices. Commonly used active devices are flashing lights and automatic gates.

D.1. Flashing Lights

If it is determined that passive devices do not provide adequate warning to motorists at highway-rail grade crossings, active devices should be implemented. The minimum active device recommended for installation is flashing lights. A flashing light assembly consists of two red lights that flash alternately to warn motorists when a train approaches. There are several criteria that outline when it is necessary to supplement flashing lights with automatic gates.

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D.2. Automatic Gates

According to the FRA, automatic gates are recommended at highway-rail grade crossings if one or more of the following criteria are met:

• By FRA standards all highway-rail grade crossings on US Highways are recommended to have automatic gates. • USDOT accident prediction formula greater than 0.1 accidents per year • inadequate clearing sight distance exists in one or more approach quadrants • regularly scheduled passenger trains operating in close proximity to industrial facilities • crossings in close proximity to schools, industrial plants, or commercial areas with high heavy vehicle traffic • multiple tracks running through crossing • close proximity to a highway intersection where traffic signal interconnection is present

E. Grade Separation

A grade separation consists of either the rail line or the highway routed above or below the other. Examples of each type of grade separation are shown in Figure 3. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has adopted its own minimum criteria for grade separation at crossings:

• the exposure factor must be greater than 75,000 at urban locations and 35,000 at rural locations • the roadway must be a collector, arterial, or freeway with an ADT of 5,000 or higher for urban locations and 2,500 for rural locations • there must be at least 4 train movements per day

In addition to the Colorado PUC criteria for grade separations, the FRA lists a requirement for the expected accident frequency of 0.5 accidents per year.

Figure 3. Typical Grade Separations

Highway Underpass Highway Overpass

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F. Closure

In the United States, railroad trackage is classified into six categories based upon maximum permissible operating speed. The FRA’s track safety standards set maximum train speed for each class of track. Classes of tracks are defined by the maximum allowable train speed for freight and passenger trains. For the Great Western Railroad lines within the study area, the Main Line, with a maximum train speed of 20 mph, is classified as a Class 2 track, and the Greeley Line, with a maximum train speed of 35 mph, is classified as a Class 3 track. The FRA criteria for highway-rail grade crossing closure of Class 1, 2, or 3 tracks is an AADT of less than 500 in urban locations and less than 50 in rural areas.

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V. CROSSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

A. Recommendations

This study involved an analysis of 21 highway-rail grade crossings located within the Town of Windsor, Colorado growth management area. Each crossing was evaluated to determine improvements necessary to meet the minimum requirements for passive warning devices at highway-rail grade crossings. These “immediate safety improvements” will bring the crossings up to minimum requirements for passive devices and should be implemented as soon as possible.

The accident prediction model was used to prioritize the need for active warning devices at each crossing into high, medium, and low categories for 2008 and 2030 train and traffic volumes. It was determined that some crossings did not require any safety improvements, some met the criteria for installation of active warning devices and other crossings were identified as potential candidates for closure. The results from the accident prediction model are reported in accidents per year and can be found in Tables C1, C2, and C3 in Appendix C. A description of the formulas used can also be found in Appendix C.

These safety improvements should be constructed in a way so that desired crossings become Quiet Zone compliant. It is recommended that when active warning devices are installed at crossings that constant warning time circuitry also be installed in order to be compliant with a Quiet Zone. Quiet Zone requirements and recommendations are discussed in Chapter VI.

B. Immediate Safety Improvements

In order to achieve the minimum FRA requirements for passive devices (crossbucks, advance warning signs, pavement markings, and crossing information sign), it is recommended that 18 of the 21 crossings be improved in the immediate future. The recommended improvements for each crossing are summarized in Table 4. Cost estimates for these improvements total $56,250.

C. Active Warning Device Improvements

Recommendations for the installation of active warning device improvements at each crossing were identified as high, medium or low priority. In addition, the evaluation identified several crossings that do not need further improvements, as well as one crossing that should be considered for conversion to a private crossing.

High priority improvements should be implemented within the next one to five years. Medium priority improvements should be made within a five to ten year timeframe, and low priority improvements should be implemented within the next ten to twenty years.

The following sections identify the crossings recommended within each priority in order of the physical location of the crossing on the Main Line or Greeley Line corridor. The crossing safety improvements are not ranked within each priority classification.

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Table 4. Immediate Safety Improvements

Advance Warning Pavement Crossing Cost Crossing Jurisdiction Crossbucks Sign Markings Info Estimate Main Line WCR 13 south of US 34 Weld Co. $5,750 US 34 CDOT $0 WCR 15 Weld Co. $750 WCR 17 & WCR 60 Weld Co. $5,750 WCR 62 Weld Co. * $1,500 Crossroads Windsor $0 Eastman Park Dr. Windsor eb $5,750 SH 257 Angle CDOT $0 Garden Dr. Windsor $750 SH 257 Spur CDOT sb $2,500 Greeley Line WCR 13 south of LCR 36 Weld Co. $5,750 WCR 15 & WCR 70 Weld Co. nb $6,500 7th St. Windsor nb sb $3,250 6th St. Windsor sb $1,500 5th St. Windsor sb sb $2,250 Main St. (SH 392) CDOT $750 1st St. Windsor nb $1,500 SH 257 (ballpark) CDOT nb $2,500 WCR 66 Weld Co. $5,750 WCR 23 Weld Co. nb $1,500 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Weld Co. nb sb $2,250 Total $56,250

Needed on Both Approaches Needed on One Approach In Place

* At private crossings STOP signs are used instead of crossbucks.

C.1. High Priority Improvements

U.S. Highway 34 & GWR Main Line The US 34 crossing currently provides a pre-emptive traffic signal. For the purposes of this study it was treated as if flashing lights are provided. The crossing currently meets all the criteria for automatic gates, as shown in Table C1. In 2030 the accident prediction rate is above 0.1 accidents per year (acc/yr) with and without automatic gates, as shown in Table C2. It is recommended that flashing lights and automatic gates be installed at a cost of $300,000.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has applied for Section 130 funds to remove the traffic signal and install flashing lights, gates and bells at this crossing. The funding has been approved, and the installation of these active warning devices is scheduled for 2009.

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As depicted in Table C3, this crossing meets the three requirements for grade separation as established by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission with 2030 volumes. In the long term this crossing should be upgraded to a grade separation. Total costs for such a project are estimated to be $8,000,000.

WCR 17 & WCR 60 & GWR Main Line Concern has been expressed about the limited sight distance provided at this crossing, particularly when approaching the crossing from the south. A field investigation was conducted to determine the available stopping sight distance on each approach to the crossing. According to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook, the stopping sight distance for a vehicle traveling 60 mph is 610 feet. For a train traveling 35 mph, the train must be visible for a distance of approximately 390 feet from the crossing.

The site investigation indicated that there is adequate stopping sight distance for southbound vehicles on WCR 17. However, a hill on the west side of the roadway limits stopping sight distance for northbound vehicles to approximately 180’. On the east side of the roadway, trees obstruct the view and limit the sight distance to approximately 350’. In addition, a dip in the roadway approach from the north limits visibility to the crossing. “Blind Railroad Crossing” signs are currently provided in advance of the crossing in both directions to provide additional warning to approaching motorists. As mentioned in the previous section, the installation of pavement markings is recommended as an immediate safety improvement in order to satisfy the minimum requirements for passive warning devices at highway-railroad crossings.

This crossing meets all of the criteria for active warning devices based on 2008 conditions. By 2030, the accident prediction rate is above the threshold, but none of the requirements for a future grade separation are met. It is recommended that flashing lights and gates be installed at this crossing with an estimated cost of $350,000. Due to the restricted sight distance present at this crossing, it is recommended that these improvements be installed as soon as funding is available. Until funds become available for the installation of the active warning devices, the following improvements should be given consideration:

• The installation of roadway lights at the crossing and the intersection with WCR 60 would greatly improve visibility of the crossing during nighttime and inclement weather conditions. • Install new crossbuck signs with new reflective posts

• Remove the trees from the east side of the roadway right-of-way, located approximately 550’ to 600’ south of the crossing to improve sight distance for motorists approaching the crossing from the south. • Lower the top of the hill on the west side of the roadway, south of the crossing in order to provide additional sight distance for motorists approaching the crossing from the south. • When WCR is reconstructed, improve the approach grades to the crossing, particularly to the north of the crossing. Removal of the existing dip in the roadway will increase the sight distance to both the crossing and the intersection with WCR 60.

Eastman Park Drive & GWR Main Line The crossing at Eastman Park Drive currently provides traffic signal pre-emption which qualifies as flashing lights in the accident prediction formula. It currently meets all the criteria for

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automatic gates. In 2030, the accident prediction rate with and without automatic gates installed is above 0.1 acc/yr, but it does not meet any requirements for grade separation. It is recommended that flashing lights and automatic gates be installed at this crossing with a cost estimate of $400,000.

In order to implement automatic gates at this crossing, three gate assemblies will be required. There will need to be a gate arm assembly for the eastbound lanes, another assembly mounted on the triangular island for the westbound lanes, and a separate assembly for the southbound channelized right-turn lane.

SH 257 Spur & GWR Main Line The SH 257 Spur crossing is currently equipped with flashing lights. In all three scenarios it meets all of the requirements for automatic gates. With 2030 volumes, it also qualifies for grade separation base on average daily traffic volumes, but not for exposure factor. It is recommended that automatic gates be installed at this crossing with a cost estimate of $275,000.

It is also recommended that construction of a grade separation involving both the SH 257 Spur and SH 257 (Ballpark) crossings be studied, given their close proximity and the fact that grade separation requirements are met at both crossings. The total estimated construction cost for such a grade separation on SH 257 is estimated to be $10,000,000.

7th Street & GWR Greeley Line The 7th Street crossing is currently equipped with flashing lights. Based on 2008 conditions, it meets the exposure factor and ADT requirements for consideration of active warning devices. The accident prediction rate is 0.0823 acc/yr, placing it below the improvement threshold of 0.1. Since it meets two of the three requirements and the Town has identified it as a priority crossing, it is recommended that the crossing be equipped with automatic gates. The total cost of improvements at this intersection is $275,000. If automatic gates are implemented, in 2030 the accident prediction rate is below the desired level of 0.1 acc/yr. If gates are not installed at the crossing, the accident prediction rate is anticipated to be above 0.1 acc/yr.

Main Street & GWR Greeley Line The Main Street crossing currently has passive warning devices only. As shown in Table C1, it meets all three requirements for consideration of active warning devices for 2008 conditions. It is recommended that the crossing be equipped with flashing lights and automatic gates at a cost of $350,000. If flashing lights and automatic gates are installed, in 2030 the accident prediction rate is below the desired level of 0.1 acc/yr, as shown in Table C2, which indicates that no additional improvements are required.

SH 257 (Ballpark) & GWR Greeley Line The SH 257 (Ballpark) crossing is currently equipped with flashing lights. In 2008 it meets the exposure factor and ADT requirements for automatic gates, but does not meet the accident prediction requirement. In 2030, it meets all the requirements for automatic gates. In 2030, it also meets all the requirements for grade separation. It is recommended that automatic gates be installed at this crossing, at an estimated total cost of $275,000.

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C.2. Medium Priority Improvements

Garden Drive & GWR Main Line The crossing at Garden Drive satisfies the criteria for flashing lights based on 2008 volumes. By 2030 it meets all the requirements for flashing lights and gates. Due to its urban location and since it exceeds the exposure factor and ADT levels in 2008 for active warning devices, it is recommended that this crossing be equipped with flashing lights and automatic gates with an estimated cost of $350,000 in the near future.

1st Street & GWR Greeley Line The crossing at 1st Street satisfies the criteria for flashing lights based on 2008 volumes. By 2030 it meets all the requirements for flashing lights and gates. Because of the crossing’s urban location and exceeding the exposure factor threshold in 2008 for active warning devices, it is recommended that this crossing be equipped with flashing lights and automatic gates in the near future. The total improvement cost for this crossing is estimated to be $350,000.

WCR 66 & GWR Greeley Line The crossing at WCR 66 meets the threshold for flashing lights based on 2008 volumes. By 2030, it meets all the requirements for flashing lights and gates. Due to its urban location and exceeding the exposure factor and ADT levels in 2008 for active warning devices, it is recommended that it be equipped with flashing lights and automatic gates in the near future at a cost of $350,000.

WCR 23 & GWR Greeley Line The crossing at WCR 23 currently has passive warning devices only. It meets the accident prediction and ADT thresholds for active warning devices in 2008 but not for exposure factor. In 2030 it meets all three requirements. It is recommended that flashing lights and automatic gates are installed at a medium priority due to high industrial truck traffic in the area. The total estimated cost at this crossing is $250,000.

WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 & GWR Greeley Line The crossing near WCR 23.75 and WCR 66 is currently equipped with passive warning devices only. With 2008 traffic volumes, this crossing meets none of the requirements for active warning devices. With 2030 traffic volumes, flashing lights are required to get below the 0.1 acc/yr level. Given its rural location and high industrial truck traffic, it is recommended that this crossing be equipped with flashing lights pointing the near future, but at a medium priority with an estimated cost of $150,000.

C.3. Low Priority Improvements

WCR 15 & GWR Main Line The crossing at WCR 15 currently has no active warning devices. In 2008, it meets the exposure factor and ADT requirements for active warning devices. Installing flashing lights brings the accident prediction rate below the threshold. In 2030, it meets all the requirements for active warning devices. It is recommended that this crossing be upgraded to flashing lights for $150,000, but given its rural location it should be done at a low priority.

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WCR 13 south of US 34 & GWR Greeley Line The crossing at WCR 13 south of US 34 has no active warning devices currently installed. In 2008 the accident prediction rate can be brought under 0.1 acc/yr with flashing lights. It does not meet the requirements for exposure factor or ADT. In 2030 it qualifies for active warning devices in all categories. It is recommended that this crossing be upgraded to flashing lights in the future but given its rural location it should be done at a low priority with a total cost of $150,000.

WCR 13 south of LCR 36 & GWR Greeley Line The crossing at WCR 13 south of Larimer County Road 36 currently has passive warning devices only. In 2008 the accident prediction rate can be brought under 0.1 acc/yr with flashing lights. It does not meet the requirements for exposure factor or ADT. In 2030 it qualifies for active warning devices in all categories. It is recommended that this crossing be upgraded to flashing lights in the future but given its rural location it should be done at a low priority. Estimated costs for this crossing total $150,000.

WCR 15 & WCR 70 & GWR Greeley Line The crossing near the intersection of WCR 15 and WCR 70 currently has passive warning devices only. It meets the accident prediction threshold for active warning devices in 2008 but does not meet the exposure factor or ADT requirements. In 2030, it meets all the requirements. It is recommended that flashing lights are installed at some point in the future at a cost of $150,000, but at a lower priority than crossings in more urban locations.

C.4. No Improvements Needed

Crossroads Boulevard & GWR Main Line The Crossroads Boulevard crossing has existing automatic gates and flashing lights. The 2008 accident prediction level is very low, therefore no additional safety improvements at this crossing are necessary. In 2030, the accident prediction level is above the 0.1 acc/yr threshold and it meets all the requirements for grade separation. However, given the crossing’s location and proximity to SH 257, the construction of a grade separation is not recommended.

SH 257 Angle & GWR Main Line The SH 257 Angle crossing currently provides automatic gates and flashing lights. The accident prediction rate is well below the threshold for grade separation in 2008 and 2030. While it does meet the exposure factor requirements for grade separation, given its low accident prediction rate, it is not recommended for grade separation at this time.

6th Street & GWR Greeley Line The crossing at 6th Street meets some of the requirements for active warning devices but the 2008 ADT is just above the maximum threshold for closure. The 2030 ADT is below the minimum for active warning devices. Given its proximity to the 7th Street crossing, it is possible that this crossing could be closed. However, closing this crossing would limit circulation through the neighborhood and would add additional traffic volume to 7th Street. Therefore, closure is not recommended at this time.

5th Street & GWR Greeley Line The crossing at 5th Street is below the maximum ADT requirement for closure for both 2008 and 2030 volumes. The crossing is located two blocks from the 7th Street crossing, which is an arterial street. The crossing would be a good candidate for closure, however, a parking lot for

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Boardwalk Park was recently constructed just to the north of the crossing. If closure of this crossing cannot be accomplished, then no safety improvements are recommended.

C.5. Convert to Private Crossing

WCR 62 & GWR Main Line The crossing at WCR 62 currently provides passive warning devices only. It falls below the maximum ADT threshold for closure for both 2008 and 2030. With the recent reconstruction in the area, the crossing only provides access for three households. It was determined that these houses do not have the opportunity to obtain direct access to SH 257 to the east. It is recommended that this crossing be converted to a private crossing. The recommended warning device for this crossing is a stop sign with a private railroad crossing sign mounted below it.

D. Summary of Improvements

The recommended safety improvements are shown in Figure 4 and Table 5. Also included in Table 5 are cost estimates for the recommended improvements at each crossing, which total of $4,175,000. As a base condition, it was assumed that the immediate improvements as discussed previously have already been made. Detailed cost estimate sheets can be found in Tables D1 and D2 in Appendix D.

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See Inset

Figure 4. Recommended Safety Improvements

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Table 5. Recommended Safety Improvements

Existing Flashing Automatic Lights Cost Crossing Jurisdiction Line Device Lights Gates & Gates Estimate High Priority U.S. Highway 34 CDOT Main Traffic Signal x2 $300,000 Main St. (SH 392) CDOT Greeley Crossbuck x $350,000 SH 257 Spur CDOT Main Flashing Lights x $275,000 SH 257 (ballpark) CDOT Greeley Flashing Lights x2 $275,000 Eastman Park Drive Windsor Main Traffic Signal x $400,000 7th Street Windsor Greeley Flashing Lights x $275,000 WCR 17 & WCR 60 Weld Co. Main Crossbuck x $350,000

Medium Priority Garden Drive Windsor Main Crossbuck x $350,000 1st Street Windsor Greeley Crossbuck x $350,000 WCR 66 Weld Co. Greeley Crossbuck x $350,000 WCR 23 Weld Co. Greeley Crossbuck x $250,000 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Weld Co. Greeley Crossbuck x $150,000

Low Priority WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 Weld Co. Main Crossbuck x1 $150,000 WCR 15 Weld Co. Main Crossbuck x1 $150,000 WCR 13 south of LCR 36 Weld Co. Greeley Crossbuck x1 $150,000 WCR 15 & WCR 70 Weld Co. Greeley Crossbuck x1 $150,000 Total $4,275,000

1 Traffic and train volumes should be monitored to determine if automatic gates are needed before 2030. 2 Traffic and train volumes should be monitored to determine if a grade seperation is needed before 2030.

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VI. QUIET ZONE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the safety improvements identified in the previous section of this report, the Town of Windsor is interested in establishing a Quiet Zone on the sections of track that pass through the dense residential portion of the community. This section of the report will identify the additional requirements necessary at those crossings to satisfy the requirements for the establishment of a Quiet Zone.

This portion of the study is based on the criteria for the establishment of quiet zones as outlined in the Final Rule on Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (Final Rule), which was made effective on June 24, 2005 by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The Final Rule was last amended on August 17, 2006. On December 18, 2003, the FRA published an interim final rule that required the locomotive horn to be sounded while trains approach and enter public highway-rail crossings. The interim final rule provided exceptions to the above requirement, which enabled local communities to improve quality of life by creating “quiet zones” where the locomotive horn would not need to be routinely sounded if highway-rail crossings met certain conditions. The Final Rule facilitates the development of these quiet zones, requiring the implementation of supplemental safety measures (SSMs) or Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs), so as to maintain safety at highway-rail crossings where locomotive horns have been silenced.

A quiet zone is a section of rail line that contains one or more consecutive public crossings at which locomotive horns are not routinely sounded. The Final Rule contains guidelines and minimum requirements for the establishment of a quiet zone. For the purposes of this study, all potential crossings qualify in the New Quiet Zone category, as train horns are currently being sounded at the crossings, and the quiet zone would be established after the effective date of the Final Rule. These minimum requirements for a New Quiet Zone are as follows:

1. A New Quiet Zone must have a minimum length of ½ mile along the railroad right-of- way.

2. Each public highway-rail grade crossing within a New Quiet Zone must be equipped with active grade crossing warning devices. These devices are comprised of both flashing lights and gates which control traffic over the crossing, and must be equipped with constant warning time (CWT) circuitry, if reasonably practical, and power-out indicators. Any necessary upgrades to or installation of active grade crossing warning devices must be completed before the New Quiet Zone implementation date.

3. Each highway approach to every public and private highway-rail grade crossing within a New Quiet Zone shall be equipped with a Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliant advanced warning sign that advises motorists that train horns are not sounded at the crossing.

4. Each public highway-rail grade crossing within a New Quiet Zone that is subjected to pedestrian traffic and is equipped with automatic bells shall retain those bells in working condition.

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5. Each pedestrian grade crossing within a New Quiet Zone shall be equipped with an MUTCD compliant advanced warning sign that advises pedestrians that train horns are not sounded at the crossing.

A. Quiet Zone Alternatives

The public authority that is responsible for the safety and maintenance of the roadway that crosses the rail corridor is the only entity that can apply for the establishment of a quiet zone. Private companies, citizens, or neighborhood associations cannot create or apply for the establishment of a quiet zone independent of local roadway authorities.

The focus of this study is to determine if Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs), Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs), or Wayside Horns should be used to fully compensate for the absence of the train horn. These measures may be used to mitigate the silencing of locomotive horns at highway-rail grade crossings and reduce the risk below the National Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT) and the Risk Index With Horns (RIWH) as defined in the Final Rule.

The SSMs to be considered, as identified in the Final Rule, include the following:

• Temporary Closure (used with a nighttime-only quiet zone) • Four-Quadrant Gate System • Gates with Raised Medians or Channelization Devices • Conversion to One-Way Street with Gates across the roadway • Permanent Crossing Closure

SSMs are recognized measures that do not require further FRA review or approval prior to implementation. Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) consist of improvements that fall outside the scope of SSMs, and may be proposed to FRA for consideration and approval. ASMs include Modified SSMs, Non-engineering ASMs, and Engineering ASMs. The effectiveness rate of ASMs must be determined prior to FRA approval; it should be noted that the implementation of several ASMs may be required in order to reduce the risk below the threshold for the silencing of train horns.

Wayside Horns are FRA approved devices that may be used in lieu of locomotive horns at individual or multiple highway-rail grade crossings, including those within quiet zones. The wayside horn is a stationary horn located at a highway-rail grade crossing, designed to provide audible warning to oncoming motorists of the approach of a train. As per the Final Rule, a highway-rail grade crossing with a wayside horn shall be considered in the same manner as a crossing treated with an SSM. A comparison of train horn and wayside horn noise footprints are depicted in Figure 5. A highway-rail crossing with a wayside horn installation is shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 5. Comparison of Train Horn vs. Wayside Horn Noise Footprint

Figure 6. Highway-Rail Crossing Equipped with Wayside Horns

Confirmation Signal

Wayside Horn

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B. Quiet Zone Establishment

Per the Final Rule, there are two different methods for establishing quiet zones; public authority designation and FRA approval. In the public authority designation method, an SSM is applied at every public grade crossing within the proposed quiet zone. In this method, the governmental entity establishing the quiet zone would be required to designate the perimeters of the quiet zone, install the SSMs, and comply with various notice and information requirements set forth in the rule.

The FRA approval method provides a governmental entity greater flexibility in using SSMs and ASMs to address problem crossings. This method allows FRA to consider quiet zones that do not have SSMs at every crossing, as long as implementation of the proposed SSMs and ASMs in the quiet zone as a whole would cause a reduction in risk to compensate for the absence of routine sounding of the locomotive horn.

In either method, a series of notices must be sent out to interested parties. These notices include the Notice of Intent to Create a Quiet Zone, and the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment. Flowcharts depicting the procedure for the establishment of quiet zones can also be found in Appendix E, along with other sample quiet zone documents.

C. Quiet Zone Improvements

Each highway-rail grade crossing within the corporate limits of the Town of Windsor was evaluated for the implementation of a Quiet Zone. It may be advantageous to divide the Quiet Zone into the Main Line and the Greeley Line for implementation. In order to be compliant with the FRA Final Rule, all crossings in a Quiet Zone need to be contiguous. A Quiet Zone may be implemented in segments; however each segment must be adjacent to a portion of an existing Quiet Zone. As a general recommendation, any roadway improvements to crossings within a potential Quiet Zone should be made compliant with Quiet Zone requirements.

The preliminary evaluation of Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs) focused initially on the construction of raised medians on the roadway approaches to the crossing. Other than permanent or temporary closure, this is typically the most cost effective SSM for the establishment of a quiet zone. For those locations where the construction of raised medians is not practical or feasible, wayside horns were identified as an alternative solution.

In order to meet the requirements of a Quiet Zone, the installation of raised medians needs to meet several criteria. The median must extend 100’ from the gate arm unless there is a driveway or intersection, in which case the median must extend at least 60’ from the gate arm. The median must be at least 3’ wide (4’ is desirable), with a 6” barrier curb.

The following sections of the report provide a brief summary of existing conditions at each crossing along with an indication of the feasibility of closure, construction raised medians, or installation of wayside horns. Table 6 shows the needed improvements as well as cost estimates for each crossing within the Town of Windsor Corporate Limits. It should be noted that these improvements are additional to the safety improvements recommended in Chapter V. The total estimated cost (in addition to the recommended safety improvements) to implement the Quiet Zone is $2,280,000. Detailed cost estimates can be found in Appendix E.

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Table 6. Quiet Zone Improvements Automatic Constant Raised Wayside Cost Crossing Gates & Lights Warning Time Medians Horns Bungalow Estimate Estimated Unit Cost $200,000 $100,000 Varies $110,000 $50,000 Main Line WCR 17 & WCR 60 x $110,000 Crossroads Blvd x x $150,000 Eastman Park Dr. x $110,000 257 Angle x x x $180,000 Garden Drive x $30,000 257 Spur* x $30,000 Greeley Line WCR 15 & WCR 70 x x x x $460,000 7th Street x $30,000 6th Street x x x x $460,000 5th Street x x x x $460,000 Main Street x $30,000 1st Street x $110,000 257 (ballpark) x $110,000 WCR 66* x $110,000 * May be excluded from Quiet Zone (Spur Lines) Total $2,380,000

D. Recommended Quiet Zone Improvements

D.1. GWR Main Line

WCR 17 & WCR 60 The WCR 17 & WCR 60 crossing is less than 60 feet from the intersection of the two roads. Therefore, the recommendation for this crossing is to install wayside horns in addition to previously recommended improvements (gates and lights with CWT circuitry).

Crossroads Boulevard The crossing at Crossroads Boulevard already has raised medians and gates at the crossing. In order to meet the requirements of a quiet zone, the crossing circuitry will need to be upgraded to provide constant warning time.

Eastman Park Drive The crossing at Eastman Park Drive is within 60 feet of the intersection with SH 257 and thus is too close to be considered for raised medians. Therefore, wayside horns should be installed in addition to the previously recommended improvements (gates and lights with CWT circuitry).

SH 257 Angle The SH 257 Angle crossing already provides active warning devices. In order to meet the requirements for a quiet zone, the road will need to be widened in the area of the crossing to permit the construction of 100’ raised medians on both roadway approaches. The crossing circuitry will also need to be upgraded to provide CWT.

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Garden Drive In addition to the previously recommended safety improvements (gates and lights with CWT circuitry), the Garden Drive crossing needs to have raised medians installed on both approaches to the crossing. In order to meet the requirements for a quiet zone, a 100’ median should be constructed on the east side of the crossing and a 60’ median should be constructed on the west side.

SH 257 Spur In order to meets the requirements of a quiet zone, the SH 257 Spur crossing needs to have 100’ raised medians installed on both roadway approaches in addition to the safety improvements previously recommended (gates with CWT circuitry). Since this crossing is located on a spur line with lower train volumes, consideration should be given to excluding it from inclusion in the quiet zone.

D.2. GWR Greeley Line

WCR 15 & WCR 70 The crossing at WCR 15 & WCR 70 is less than the 60 foot minimum distance from the intersection of the county roads for raised medians. Therefore, it is recommended that this crossing be equipped with wayside horns and automatic gates and lights with CWT circuitry.

7th Street The crossing at 7th Street already has raised medians. The median curb on the approaches to the crossing must be at least 6" in height and provide a vertical, barrier curb face. It appears that the median curb will need to be reconstructed to satisfy this requirement. No additional improvements to the previously recommended safety improvements (gates with CWT circuitry) are needed.

6th Street No safety improvements are recommended at the 6th Street crossing, as discussed earlier in this report. In order to meet the requirements of a quiet zone, automatic gates and flashing lights with CWT circuitry would need to be installed at a cost of $460,000. If the cost of active warning devices is determined to be too high, then the crossing is recommended for closure.

5th Street In order to meet the requirements of a quiet zone, automatic gates and flashing lights with CWT circuitry would need to be installed at a cost of $460,000. If the cost of active warning devices is determined to be too high then the crossing is recommended for closure, as discussed earlier in this report. If full closure is unattainable, it is recommended that nighttime closure be implemented in order to comply with the requirements for a quiet zone.

Nighttime closure means that the quiet zone would only be active at night. A maintenance worker would be required to close the crossing (via swinging gates) each night and reopen it each morning. This option would also require the installation of an indicator signal and circuitry that would alert the train operator when the gate is closed.

Main Street In order to meet the requirements of a quiet zone, the Main Street crossing needs to have raised medians constructed on both approaches. A 100’ median should be constructed on the

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east side and a 75’ median should be constructed on the west, in addition to the recommended safety improvements (gates and lights with CWT circuitry).

1st Street A private driveway is located within 60 feet of the crossing at 1st Street, which is too close to be considered for raised medians. In order to meet the requirements of a quiet zone, wayside horns will need to be installed, in addition to the previously recommended safety improvements (gates and lights with CWT circuitry).

SH 257 (Ballpark) The crossing at SH 257 (Ballpark) is located less than 60 feet from the intersection with Walnut Street, which is too close to be considered for raised medians. Therefore, wayside horns should be installed in addition to the previously recommended safety improvements (gates with CWT circuitry).

WCR 66 Two driveways are located within 60 feet of the crossing at WCR 66, which is too close to be considered for raised medians. Therefore, wayside horns should be installed in addition to the previously recommended safety improvements (gates and lights with CWT circuitry). Since this crossing is located on a spur line with lower train volumes, consideration should be given to excluding it from inclusion in the quiet zone.

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VII. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

The highway-railroad crossings evaluated in this study are located within several jurisdictions. Five of the crossings are located on the US or State Highway system, seven are located within the existing limits of the Town of Windsor, and the remaining 9 crossings are located in Weld County. In order to develop a crossing improvement implementation plan, the crossings were segregated into groups based on the primary jurisdiction responsible for the roadway.

Previously in this study, a number of “immediate safety improvements” were identified to comply with minimum requirements for passive warning devices at crossings. The study also recommended high, medium and low priority improvements for the installation of active warning devices based on criteria established in the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook – revised Second Edition, August 2007, published by the FRA. The following sections summarize the study recommendations and outline an implementation plan for the crossing safety improvements.

A. Funding and Oversight

State jurisdiction over railroad safety is extremely broad, however most areas have been preempted by the federal government. The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Colorado has primary jurisdiction over all public highway-rail crossings, including the opening and closing of at-grade crossings, upgrading of crossings, overpasses or underpasses, and the allocation of costs for grade separations, if requested. All economic jurisdiction over railroads that are part of the national railroad system come under the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board.

Typically, applications to the PUC are required for highway-railroad crossings if the roadway is being widened, if additional crossing elements (such as pedestrian walkways, bike trails, etc.) are being added to a crossing, or if there are operational changes on the part of the railroad. The following activities do not require a PUC application:

1. Replacement of the roadway crossing surface material (provided the surface is not being lengthened to widen the roadway) 2. Placement or replacement of approach signing or striping in accordance with MUTCD standards 3. Slight raising or lowering of the crossing to match approaches for smoothness

According to PUC regulations, costs for improvements to at-grade crossings are allocated to the road authority and railroad as follows:

1. Surfacing a. Road Authority i. Crossing material and maintenance ii. Road approach material, labor and maintenance b. Railroad i. Labor to install crossing material ii. Track, tie, ballast, subballast material, labor and maintenance

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2. Signing, Striping and Signals a. Road Authority i. Approach warning signs and pavement striping in accordance with MUTCD ii. Signal improvements if the road authority is the project proponent b. Railroad i. Crossing sign (crossbucks)

B. Initial Crossing Improvements

The immediate safety improvements previously identified should be installed as soon as funding is available. Table 7 summarizes the recommended immediate safety improvements by jurisdiction. A total expenditure of $56,250 is required to complete the signing and striping improvements at eighteen of the crossings.

In addition to these immediate safety improvements, CDOT has obtained funding for the installation of active warning devices at the crossing of US 34 with the GWR Main Line and the crossing of Main Street (SH 392) with the GWR Greeley Line. These active warning devices, which consist of flashing lights, gates and bells, are fully funded and programmed for installation in 2009. In order to be compliant with the requirements for establishment of a quiet zone, the active warning device circuitry must provide Constant Warning Time (CWT). This should be incorporated into the crossing improvements at the Main Street (SH 392) crossing, but is not necessary at the US 34 crossing, since it is not anticipated to be included within the limits of a quiet zone.

Due to the sight restrictions at the crossing of WCR 17 & WCR 60 with the GWR Main Line, some short term improvements should be considered at this crossing as well. In addition to the installation of pavement markings and crossing information signs identified as immediate safety improvements, consideration should be given to replacement of the crossbuck sign posts with new reflectorized posts. If the installation of active warning devices, particularly flashing lights, at this crossing can not be accomplished in the near future, the installation of roadway illumination would greatly improve visibility of both the crossing and the intersection with WCR 60. If possible, the trees located to the south, on the east side of the road, should also be removed to improve visibility for northbound motorists approaching the crossing.

The Town of Windsor currently has an agreement with the Great Western Railway to improve three crossings each year. Although the agreement may not include the full installation of active warning devices, the recommendations for crossing improvements identified in this study should be used as a guide to determine the best candidates for funding.

C. Future Crossing Improvements

Recommendations for the installation of active warning devices were identified previously in this study. The following sections summarize those recommendations by the road authority jurisdiction and by priority, as shown in Table 8. The total cost of the recommended safety improvements is $4.275 million, which includes the two crossings that will be funded by CDOT and constructed in 2009.

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Table 7. Immediate Safety Improvements by Jurisdiction Advance Warning Pavement Crossing Cost Crossing Crossbucks Sign Markings Info Estimate Colorado Department of Transportation SH 257 Spur sb $2,500 SH 257 (ballpark) nb $2,500 Main Street (SH 392) $750 Subtotal $5,750

Town of Windsor Eastman Park Drive eb $5,750 Garden Drive $750 7th Street nb sb $3,250 6th Street sb $1,500 5th Street sb sb $2,250 1st Street nb $1,500 WCR 17 & WCR 60 $5,750 WCR 13 south of LCR 36 $5,750 WCR 23 nb $1,500 Subtotal $28,000

Weld County WCR 13 south of US 34 $5,750 WCR 15 $750 WCR 62 * $1,500 WCR 15 & WCR 70 nb $6,500 WCR 66 $5,750 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 nb sb $2,250 Subtotal $22,500

Needed on Both Approaches Needed on One Approach In Place

* At private crossings STOP signs are used instead of crossbucks.

C.1. CDOT Crossings

Four crossings on US or state highways within the study limits were identified for the installation of active warning devices. As would be expected, due to the volume of vehicular traffic on these roadways, all four crossings were determined to be in the high priority category. The crossings on US 34 and Main Street (SH 392) have been approved for funding and are programmed for the installation of active warning devices in 2009. The other two crossings, both located on SH 257, should be considered for funding within the next five years. The installation of active warning devices at these two crossings are estimated to cost $550,000.

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Table 8. Recommended Active Warning Device Improvements by Jurisdiction

Anticipated Funding Crossing Priority Construction Status Cost Estimate Colorado Department of Transportation U.S. Highway 34 High 2009 Funded $300,000 Main St. (SH 392) High 2009 Funded $350,000 SH 257 Spur High 2009-2013 $275,000 SH 257 (ballpark) High 2009-2013 $275,000 Subtotal $1,200,000

Town of Windsor Eastman Park Drive High 2009-2013 $400,000 7th Street High 2009-2013 $275,000 WCR 17 & WCR 60 High 2009-2013 $350,000 Garden Drive Medium 2014-2018 $350,000 1st Street Medium 2014-2018 $350,000 WCR 23 Medium 2014-2018 $250,000 WCR 13 south of LCR 36 Low 2019-2028 $150,000 Subtotal $2,125,000

Weld County WCR 66 Medium 2014-2018 $350,000 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Medium 2014-2018 $150,000 WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 Low 2019-2028 $150,000 WCR 15 Low 2019-2028 $150,000 WCR 15 & WCR 70 Low 2019-2028 $150,000 Subtotal $950,000

C.2. Town of Windsor Crossings

In addition to the crossings on state highways within the Town of Windsor, seven other crossings were identified for the installation of active warning devices, including three county road crossings that are now within the Town’s jurisdiction. The crossings of Eastman Park Drive and WCR 17 & WCR 60 with the GWR Main Line and the crossing of 7th Street with the GWR Greeley Line, were determined to be high priority crossings, and should be improved within the next five years. The total cost for improvements of these three high priority crossings is $1,025,000. Due to the restricted sight distance provided at the WCR 17 & WCR 60 crossing, it is recommended that it be considered for improvements as soon as funding is available. The installation of flashing lights, gates and bells is estimated at $350,000. In addition to the installation of active warning devices, consideration should be given to improving the approach grades to the crossing, particularly to the north of the crossing. Removal of the hill located on the west side of WCR 17, south of the tracks, would also significantly improve sight distance at the crossing.

The crossing of Garden Drive with the GWR Main Line and the crossings of 1st Street and WCR 23 with the GWR Greeley Line were determined to be medium priority crossings, and should be

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programmed for improvements within the next five to ten years. The anticipated construction cost for the improvements at these three crossings is $950,000.

The crossing of WCR 13 with the GWR Greeley Line, located south of LCR 36, was identified as a low priority crossing, and should be improved within a ten to twenty year time frame, unless development in the area significantly increases traffic volumes on the roadway. The anticipated construction cost to install active warning devices at this crossing is $150,000.

C.3. Weld County Crossings

A total of five crossings that are currently within the jurisdiction of Weld County were identified for the installation of active warning devices. The crossings on the GWR Greeley Line with WCR 66 and with WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 are identified as medium priorities for the installation of active warning devices. These improvements should be constructed within the next five to ten years, and have an estimated total cost of $500,000.

Two crossings on the GWR Main Line (WCR 13 south of US 34 and WCR 15) were identified as low priority for crossing improvements, along with the WCR 15 & WCR 70 crossing on the GWR Greeley Line. All of these crossings were determined to meet the requirements for the installation of flashing lights. These improvements should be constructed within the next ten to twenty years, unless conditions change to warrant earlier construction. The anticipated cost for installation of flashing lights at these three crossings is $450,000. Traffic volumes on the roadway approaches and train movements should be monitored to determine if crossing gate arms should be installed at that time.

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APPENDIX A EXISTING CONDITIONS SUMMARY

GWR Main Line WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 U.S. Highway 34 WCR 15 WCR 17 & WCR 60 WCR 62 Crossroads Blvd. Eastman Park Dr. SH 257 Angle Garden Dr. SH 257 Spur

GWR Greeley Line WCR 13 south of LCR 36 WCR 15 & WCR 70 7th St. 6th St. 5th St. Main St. 1st St. SH 257 (Ballpark) WCR 66 WCR 23 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCCR13 south of US 34 Crossing Summary US DOT Crossing #849369H Main Line Figure A1. WCR13 south of US 34

The crossing at WCR 13 South of US 34 is equipped with Northbound crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 24’. The roadway surface is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on WCR 13 is not posted in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A1 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A1.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs either an I-13 or I-13A emergency sign and pavement markings.

Table A1. WCR 13 Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 413 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Movements Eastbound Posted Max Train Speed NP 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Hot Highway 5 (minor Crossing Surface Mix type collector) Asphalt Intersection Exposure Factor 826 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Westbound Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

US Highway 34 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #849370C Main Line Figure A2. US Highway 34

The crossing at US Highway 34 is equipped with a pre- Westbound emptive traffic signal and crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide four lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 48’. The roadway surface is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on US Highway 34 is 65 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A2 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A2. Eastbound This crossing meets the minimum requirements for passive devices.

Table A2. US Highway 34 Crossing Information

Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 39,423 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 6 0 Movements

Posted Max Train Northbound Speed 65 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 4 # of Tracks 1

Highway 2(other Crossing principal Concrete type Surface arterial) Intersection Exposure Factor 78,846 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Southbound Warning Devices Crossbucks, Traffic Signal*

* For accident prediction the traffic signal was treated as flashing lights

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 15 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #849373X Main Line Figure A3. WCR 15

The crossing at WCR 15 is equipped with crossbucks. One Northbound set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 25’. The roadway surface is gravel. The speed limit on WCR 15 is 25 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A3 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A3.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs either an I-13 or I-13A emergency sign.

Table A3. WCR 15 Crossing Information

Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 3,117 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Movements Posted Westbound Max Train Speed 25 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1

5 (minor Asphalt Highway collector, Crossing covered type comprehensive Surface w/ gravel plan) Intersection Exposure Factor 6,234 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Eastbound

Pavement Type Gravel

Warning Devices Crossbucks Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 17 & WCR 60 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #849379N Main Line Figure A4. WCR 17 & WCR 60

The crossing at WCR 17 & WCR 60 is equipped with Northbound crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 24’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on WCR 17 is 55 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A4 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A4.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs either an I-13 or I-13A sign and pavement markings on both approaches.

Table A4. WCR 17 & WCR 60 Crossing Information

Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 5,610 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Movements Eastbound Posted Max Train Speed 55 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 3 (minor Highway arterial, Crossing Hot Mix type comprehensive Surface Asphalt plan) Intersection Exposure Factor 11,220 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Westbound Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt

Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 62 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #849381P Main Line Figure A5. WCR 62

The crossing at WCR 62 is equipped crossbucks. One set Westbound of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 24’. The roadway surface is gravel. The speed limit on WCR 62 is not posted in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A5 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A5.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs either an I-13 or I-13A emergency sign and W10-1 signs on both approaches.

Table A5. WCR 62 Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 10 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Movements Posted Max Train Speed NP 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway Crossing 6 (local) Gravel type Surface Intersection Exposure Factor 20 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Gravel Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Crossroads Boulevard Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #871991C Main Line Figure A6. Crossroads Boulevard

The crossing at Crossroads Boulevard is equipped with Westbound flashing lights, crossbucks, and crossing arm gates. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide four lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 83’. The roadway surface is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on Crossroads Blvd. is 45 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A6 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A6. Eastbound This crossing meets the minimum requirements for passive devices.

Table A6. Crossroads Boulevard Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 1,437 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Northbound Movements Posted Max Train Speed 45 35 Speed (mph) (mph)

# of Lanes 4 # of Tracks 1 2 (other Highway principal Crossing Concrete type arterial, comp Surface plan) Intersection

Exposure Factor 2,874 Southbound Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt

Warning Devices Crossbucks, Lights, Gates

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Eastman Park Drive Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #871917X Main Line Figure A7. Eastman Park Drive

The crossing at Eastman Park Drive is equipped with a pre- Westbound emptive traffic signal and crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two through lanes and two turn lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 60’. The roadway surface is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on Eastman Park Drive is 45 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A7 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A7. Eastbound This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a W10-1 sign on the eastbound approach and pavement markings on both approaches.

Table A7. Eastman Park Drive Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 4,191 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Northbound Movements Posted Max Train Speed 45 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 3 (minor Highway type arterial, comp Crossing Surface Concrete plan) Intersection Exposure Factor 8,382 Total Train-Vehicle 1 Southbound Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Warning Devices Crossbucks, Traffic Signal

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

SH 257 Angle Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #871919L Main Line Figure A8. SH257 Angle

The crossing at SH 257 Angle is equipped with flashing Northbound lights, crossbucks, and crossing arm gates. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 45’. The roadway surface is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on SH 257 is 55 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A8 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A8. Southbound This crossing meets the minimum requirements for passive devices.

Table A8. SH 257 Angle Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 4,278 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 9 0 Movements Posted Max Train Southbound Speed 55 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1

Highway 3(other Crossing principal Concrete type Surface arterial) Intersection Exposure Factor 8,556 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Northbound Warning Devices Crossbucks, Lights, Gates

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Garden Drive Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #871921M Main Line Figure A9. Garden Drive

The crossing at Garden Drive is equipped with crossbucks. Westbound Two sets of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 46’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on Garden Drive is 30 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A9 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A9.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Eastbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs either an I-13 or I-13A sign.

Table A9. Garden Drive Crossing Information

Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 3,005 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Movements Posted Max Train Northbound Speed 30 0 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 2

Highway 4(major Crossing Concrete type collector) Surface Intersection Exposure Factor 6,010 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Southbound Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

SH 257 Spur Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #871920F Main Line Figure A10. SH 257 Spur

The crossing at SH 257 Spur is equipped with flashing lights Northbound and crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 42’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on SH 257 is 45 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A10 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A10.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs pavement markings on the southbound approach.

Table A10. SH 257 Spur Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 8,186 1 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 9 1 Movements Westbound Posted Max Train Speed 45 35 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 2 Highway 2(other Crossing principle Asphalt type Surface arterial)

Intersection Exposure Factor 8,186 Total Train-Vehicle 2 Accidents (5 years) Eastbound Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt

Warning Devices Crossbucks, Lights Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 13 South of LCR 36 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244886X Greeley Line Figure A11. WCR 13 S of LCR 36

The crossing at WCR 13 south of LCR 36 is equipped with Northbound crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 28’. The approximately 50’ either side of the crossing is paved with hot mix asphalt, while the rest of the roadway surface is gravel. The speed limit on WCR 13 is not posted in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A11 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A11. Southbound This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs either an I-13 or I-13A sign and pavement markings.

Table A11. WCR 13 S of LCR 36 Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 483 4 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 5 2 Movements Posted Westbound Max Train Speed NP 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1

Highway 3(minor Crossing arterial, comp Timber type Surface plan) Intersection Exposure Factor 1,932 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Eastbound Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt

Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 15 & WCR 70 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244889T Greeley Line Figure A12. WCR 15 & WCR 70

The crossing at WCR 15 & WCR 70 is equipped with Northbound crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 26’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on WCR 15 is 55 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A12 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A12.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a W10-1 sign on the northbound approach, pavement markings on both approaches, and either an I-13 or I-13A sign is needed.

Table A12. WCR 15 & WCR 70 Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 169 2 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 0 Westbound Movements Posted Max Train Speed 55 20 Speed (mph) (mph)

# of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway 3 (minor Crossing arterial, comp Timber type Surface plan) Intersection Exposure Factor 676 Total Train-Vehicle 1 Eastbound Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt

Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

7th Street Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244892B Greeley Line Figure A13. 7th Street

The crossing at 7th Street is equipped with flashing lights and Northbound crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 56’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on 7th Street is 30 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A13 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A13.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a W10-1 sign on the northbound approach and pavement markings on the southbound approach.

Table A13. 7th Street Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 6,542 4 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 15 2 Movements Westbound Posted Max Train Speed 30 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway 4 (major Crossing Concrete type collector) Surface Intersection Exposure Factor 26,168 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Eastbound Warning Devices Crossbucks, Lights

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

6th Street Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244893H Greeley Line Figure A14. 6th Street

The crossing at 6th Street is equipped with crossbucks. One Northbound set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 60’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on 6th Street is not posted in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A14 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A14.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a W10-1sign on the southbound approach and an I-13 or I-13A sign is needed.

Table A14. 6th Street Crossing Information

Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 540 4 (2008) Day

Switching Westbound % Trucks 0 2 Movements Posted Max Train Speed NP 20 Speed (mph) (mph)

# of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway 6 (local) Crossing Surface Asphalt type Intersection Exposure Factor 2,160 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Eastbound Accidents (5 years)

Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

5th Street Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244894P Greeley Line Figure A15. 5th Street Northbound The crossing at 5th Street is equipped with crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 40’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on 5th Street is not posted in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A15 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A15.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a W10-1 sign on the southbound approach, an I-13 or I-13A sign, and a R15-1 sign on the southbound approach are needed.

Table A15. 5th Street Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 109 4 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 2 Westbound Movements Posted Max Train Speed NP 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway Crossing 6 (local) Asphalt type Surface Intersection Exposure Factor 436 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Eastbound Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Main Street Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244895W Greeley Line Figure A16. Main Street

The crossing at Main Street is equipped with crossbucks. Eastbound One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide four lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 64’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on Main Street is 30 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A16 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A16.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Westbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs either an I-13 or I-13A sign.

Table A16. Main Street Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 5,602 6 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 7 2 Movements Posted Max Train Westbound Speed 30 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 4 # of Tracks 1 2 (other Highway Crossing principal Concrete type arterial, comp Surface plan) Intersection Exposure Factor 22,408 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Eastbound Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt

Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

1st Street Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244897K Greeley Line Figure A17. 1st Street

The crossing at 1st Street is equipped with crossbucks. One Northbound set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 63’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on 1st Street is not posted in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A17 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A17.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a W10-1 sign on the northbound approach and either an I-13 or I-13A sign.

Table A17. 1st Street Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 1,561 4 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 2 Movements Westbound Posted Max Train Speed NP 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway 6 (local) Crossing Surface Asphalt type Intersection Exposure Factor 6,244 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Eastbound Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

SH 257 (Ballpark) Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #244898S Greeley Line Figure A18. SH 257 (Ballpark)

The crossing at SH 257 (Ballpark) is equipped with flashing Northbound lights and crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 38’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on SH 257 is 45 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A18 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A18.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs pavement markings on the northbound approach.

Table A18. SH 257 (Ballpark) Crossing Information

Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 8,186 4 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 9 2 Westbound Movements Posted Max Train Speed 45 20 Speed (mph) (mph)

# of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1

2(other Highway Crossing principal Concrete type arterial, comp Surface pl) Intersection Exposure Factor 32,744 Total Train-Vehicle Eastbound 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Warning Devices Crossbucks, Lights

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 66 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #849382W Greeley Line Figure A19. WCR 66 Westbound The crossing at WCR 66 is equipped with crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 40’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on WCR 66 is 45 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A19 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A19.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Eastbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs pavement markings on both approach and either an I- 13 or I-13A sign.

Table A19. CR 66 Crossing Information

Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 4,191 2 (2008) Day

Switching % Trucks 0 0 Movements Northbound Posted Max Train Speed 45 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway Crossing 6 (local) Concrete type Surface Intersection Exposure Factor 8,382 Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Southbound Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 23 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #245106Y Greeley Line Figure A20. WCR 23

The crossing at WCR 23 is equipped with crossbucks. One Northbound set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 26’. The roadway is paved with hot mix asphalt. The speed limit on WCR 23 is 55 mph in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A20 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A20.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a R15-1 sign on the northbound approach and either an I-13 or I-13A sign.

Table A20. WCR 23 Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 911 4 (2008) Day Switching % Trucks 0 2 Westbound Movements Posted Max Train Speed 55 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Highway 3 (minor Crossing arterial, comp Timber type Surface plan) Intersection

Exposure Factor 3,644 Total Train-Vehicle 1 Eastbound Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Hot Mix Asphalt Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Crossing Summary USDOT Crossing #245108M Greeley Line Figure A21. CR 23.75 & WCR 66

The crossing at WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 is equipped with Northbound crossbucks. One set of tracks are crossed. The roadway is configured to provide two lanes of travel, with a roadway width of approximately 22’. The roadway surface is gravel. The speed limit on WCR 23.75 is not posted in the vicinity of the crossing. The pictures shown in Figure A21 illustrate the existing roadway and railway approaches to the crossing. Crossing information from the FRA Crossing Inventory system is shown in Table A21.

This crossing does not meet the minimum requirements for Southbound passive devices. To meet the minimum this intersection needs a R15-1 sign on the northbound approach, a W10-1 sign on the southbound approach and either an I-13 or I-13A sign.

Table A21. CR 23.75 & WCR 66 Crossing Information Roadway Railroad ADT Total Trains per 146 2 (2008) Day Westbound Switching % Trucks 10 0 Movements Posted Max Train Speed NP 20 Speed (mph) (mph) # of Lanes 2 # of Tracks 1 Concrete Highway Crossing 6 (local) w/ type Surface Gravel Intersection Exposure Factor 584 Eastbound Total Train-Vehicle 0 Accidents (5 years) Pavement Type Gravel Warning Devices Crossbucks

Exposure Factor= ADT x Trains per Day

Appendix A Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

APPENDIX B U.S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY SUMMARY SHEETS

Main Line WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 U.S. Highway 34 WCR 15 WCR 17 & WCR 60 WCR 62 Crossroads Blvd. Eastman Park Dr. SH 257 Angle Garden Dr. SH 257 Spur

Greeley Line WCR 13 south of LCR 36 WCR 15 & WCR 70 7th St. 6th St. 5th St. Main St. 1st St. SH 257 (Ballpark) WCR 66 WCR 23 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66

Appendix B U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 849369H Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0024.01 Street or Road Name: CR 13 SO US 34 RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 35 to 35 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 849369H Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 1 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 1 Specify: DEAF CHILD 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? No Crossing Surface: UnConsolidated If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Minor Collector Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000100 AADT Year: 1986 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 849370C Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/03/96 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0024.30 Street or Road Name: US 34 EO CR 13 RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: US 34A Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365390 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7106930 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 10 to 35 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 849370C Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/03/96 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Stop Lines and RR Xing Other Signs: 0 Specify: Symbols 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 4 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not HWY MP 99.042

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with Yes Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 4 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Concrete If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Other National Highway Functional Classification of Rural Other Principal Arterial Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Yes Highway System: Annual Average Daily 015600 AADT Year: 1996 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 06 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 849373X Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0025.07 Street or Road Name: CR 15 NO US 34A RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 35 to 35 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 849373X Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 1 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? No Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000050 AADT Year: 1986 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 849379N Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/11/86 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0026.36 Street or Road Name: CR 17 AT CR 60 RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 35 to 35 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 849379N Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/11/86 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Major Collector Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000150 AADT Year: 1986 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 849381P Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/11/86 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0027.74 Street or Road Name: CR 62 WO SH 257 RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 35 to 35 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 849381P Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/11/86 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 1 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? No Crossing Surface: UnConsolidated If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000020 AADT Year: 1986 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 871991C Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0028.46 Street or Road Name: CR 64 WO SH 257A RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4375000 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7153020 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 15 to 25 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 871991C Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 1 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: None Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? No Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000020 AADT Year: 1986 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 871917X Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/09/86 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0029.71 Street or Road Name: CR 66-W OF SH 257 RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 35 to 35 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 871917X Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 01/09/86 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 1 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000150 AADT Year: 1986 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 871919L Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: In WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0030.05 Street or Road Name: SH257SOGARDENLANE RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: SH 257A Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4358520 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7075200 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 15 to 25 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 871919L Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Stop Lines and RR Xing Other Signs: 0 Specify: Symbols 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 2 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 1 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not HWY MP 9.930

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: None Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Industrial Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Other FA Highway - Not NHS Functional Classification of Rural Minor Arterial Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Yes Highway System: Annual Average Daily 004300 AADT Year: 1996 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 09 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 5/5/2008 Crossing No.: 871921M Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Private At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0030.48 Street or Road Name: GARDENDR EO SH257 RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4357490 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7070390 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Industrial Public Access: Signs Specify Signs: 2STOP,2XBUCKS Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: Total Trains: 0 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 0 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 0 to 0 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 0 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 0 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 871921M Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 07/01/96 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 0 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: Track Equipped with Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Smallest Crossing Angle: Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present?

Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Crossing Surface: If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Functional Classification of

Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Highway System: Annual Average Daily AADT Year: 1981 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 871920F Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 12/21/05 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0030.53 Street or Road Name: SH257A SO244898S RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: SH 257A Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4357340 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7069850 Passenger Service: None Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 1 Total Switching: 1 Day Thru: 0 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 5 to 15 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 35 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 0 Other 1 Specify: SIDING : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 871920F Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 12/21/05 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Stop Lines and RR Xing Other Signs: 0 Specify: Symbols 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: None Track Equipped with No Traffic Light N/A Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Industrial Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? No Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated? No

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Other FA Highway - Not NHS Functional Classification of Rural Minor Arterial Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Yes Highway System: Annual Average Daily 004300 AADT Year: 1996 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 09 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244886X Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0083.85 Street or Road Name: CR 13 NO CR 68.5 RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: KERNS HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4909440 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.9216310 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 4 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 20 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244886X Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 30 to 59 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? No Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power No

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Minor Collector Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000020 AADT Year: 1989 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 05 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244889T Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0085.06 Street or Road Name: CR 15 NO CR 68.5 RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 20 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244889T Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000150 AADT Year: 1989 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244892B Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: In WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0086.33 Street or Road Name: 7TH SO BIRCH RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: FAS 257 Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4259000 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.6884990 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 4 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 10 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 1 Specify: INDUSTRY : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244892B Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 4 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Stop Lines and RR Xing Other Signs: 0 Specify: Symbols 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 4 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 1 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Other FA Highway - Not NHS Functional Classification of Rural Major Collector Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Yes Highway System: Annual Average Daily 004050 AADT Year: 1996 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 15 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244893H Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: In WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0086.43 Street or Road Name: 6TH NO ASH RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4273990 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.6884990 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 4 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 10 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 2 Specify: INDUSTRY : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244893H Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Commercial Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000500 AADT Year: 1989 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244894P Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: In WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0086.54 Street or Road Name: 5TH NO ASH RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4709510 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.8660430 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 4 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 10 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 2 Specify: INDUSTRY : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244894P Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Commercial Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000650 AADT Year: 1989 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244895W Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: In WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0086.77 Street or Road Name: MAIN AT 3RD RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: FAP 257 Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.3494990 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7016980 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 6 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 10 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 1 Specify: TRK1 : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244895W Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Stop Lines and RR Xing Other Signs: 0 Specify: Symbols 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Commercial Smallest Crossing Angle: 0 to 29 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 4 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Other National Highway Functional Classification of Rural Minor Arterial Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Yes Highway System: Annual Average Daily 006550 AADT Year: 1996 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 07 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244897K Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: In WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0086.94 Street or Road Name: 1ST SO MAIN RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.3494990 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7016980 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 4 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 10 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244897K Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Residential Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Timber If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000250 AADT Year: 1989 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 244898S Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0087.37 Street or Road Name: SH 257 SO SH 392 RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: FAP257 Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4351120 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7042850 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 4 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 10 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 244898S Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Stop Lines and RR Xing Other Signs: 0 Specify: Symbols 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 2 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 2 Specify Other Flashing Lights: SIDELIGHT Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 1 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Commercial Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Yes Crossing Surface: Asphalt If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Less than 75 feet Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Other National Highway Functional Classification of Rural Minor Arterial Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Yes Highway System: Annual Average Daily 004300 AADT Year: 1996 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 09 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 5/5/2008 Crossing No.: 849382W Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 05/11/81 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency State Type and Positiion: Private At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: State: CO Subdivision: County: WELD Branch or Line Name: MAIN City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0027.96 Street or Road Name: KODAK RailRoad I.D. No.: Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4362560 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7093810 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Industrial Public Access: No signs or Specify Signs: Specify Signals: signals

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: Total Trains: 0 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 0 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 0 to 0 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 0 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 0 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 849382W Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 05/11/81 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 0 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: Track Equipped with Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Smallest Crossing Angle: Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present?

Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? Crossing Surface: If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Functional Classification of

Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State Highway System: Annual Average Daily AADT Year: 1981 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/21/2008 Crossing No.: 245106Y Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0089.21 Street or Road Name: CR 21.8-N OF CR66 RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: WINDSOR HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 4 Total Switching: 2 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 20 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 245106Y Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? No Crossing Surface: UnConsolidated If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000100 AADT Year: 1989 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 00 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION AS OF 4/22/2008 Crossing No.: 245108M Update Reason: Changed Crossing Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 Railroad: GWR Great Western Rwy of Colorado, LLC [GWR ] End-Date of Record: Initiating Agency Railroad Type and Positiion: Public At Grade Part I Location and Classification of Crossing

Division: COLORADO State: CO Subdivision: GWL RR County: WELD Branch or Line Name: GREELEY LINE City: Near WINDSOR Railroad Milepost: 0090.26 Street or Road Name: CR 23.75 SO CR 66 RailRoad I.D. No.: 0481 Highway Type & No.: Nearest RR Timetable Stn: FARMERS HSR Corridor ID: Parent Railroad: County Map Ref. No.: WELD 4 Crossing Owner: Latitude: 40.4365010 ENS Sign Installed: Longitude: -104.7105030 Passenger Service: Lat/Long Source: Avg Passenger Train Count: 0 Quiet Zone: No Adjacent Crossing with Separate Number:

Private Crossing Information:

Category: Public Access: Specify Signs: Specify Signals:

ST/RR A ST/RR B ST/RR C ST/RR D Railroad Use:

State Use:

Narrative:

Emergency Contact: Railroad Contact: State Contact:

Part II Railroad Information

Number of Daily Train Movements: Less Than One Movement Per Day: No Total Trains: 2 Total Switching: 0 Day Thru: 2 Typical Speed Range Over Crossing: From 1 to 20 mph Maximum Time Table Speed: 20 Type and Number of Tracks: Main: 1 Other 0 Specify: : Does Another RR Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? No Does Another RR Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? No U.S. DOT - CROSSING INVENTORY INFORMATION Crossing 245108M Continued Effective Begin-Date of Record: 08/03/97 End-Date of Record: Part III: Traffic Control Device Information

Signs: Crossbucks: 2 Highway Stop Signs: 0 Advanced Warning: Yes Hump Crossing Sign: Pavement Markings: No Markings Other Signs: 0 Specify: 0

Train Activated Devices: Gates: 0 4 Quad or Full Barrier: Mast Mounted FL: 0 Total Number FL Pairs: 0 Cantilevered FL (Over): 0 Cantilevered FL (Not over): 0 Other Flashing Lights: 0 Specify Other Flashing Lights: Highway Traffic Signals: 0 Wigwags: 0 Bells: 0 Other Train Activated Special Warning Devices Not

Warning Devices: Train Activated: Channelization: Type of Train Detection: DC/AFO Track Equipped with No Traffic Light Train Signals? Interconnection/Preemption:

Part IV: Physical Characteristics Type of Development: Open Space Smallest Crossing Angle: 60 to 90 Degrees Number of Traffic Lanes Are Truck Pullout Lanes Present? No 2 Crossing Railroad: Is Highway Paved? No Crossing Surface: UnConsolidated If Other:

Nearby Intersecting Highway? N/A Is it Signalized? Does Track Run Down a Street? No Is Crossing Illuminated?

Is Commercial Power Yes

Part V: Highway Information Highway System: Non-Federal-aid Functional Classification of Rural Local Road at Crossing: Is Crossing on State No Highway System: Annual Average Daily 000150 AADT Year: 1985 Traffic (AADT): Estimated Percent Trucks: 10 Avg. No of School Buses per Day: 0 Posted Highway Speed: 0 Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

APPENDIX C ACCIDENT PREDICTION MODEL AND SUMMARY SHEETS

Appendix C Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Accident Prediction Model

The initial prediction equation is: a = K * EI * MT * DT * HP * MS * HT * HL where, K= constant based on type of warning device EI= exposure index factor MT= number of tracks factor DT= trains per day factor HP= highway paved factor MS= maximum train speed factor HT= highway type factor HL= number of lanes factor

The final prediction equation is:

0 0 N = T * + T * b + a + T 0 T T 0 T T where, T= number of years of accident data N= number of accidents

= 1 T 0 0.05 + a

Appendix C Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Table C1. 2008 Accident Prediction Summary

Passive Warning Devices Only Accidents/ Yr. Trains Exposure Rank Crossing Rail Line Passive1 Lights2 Gates3 Per Day ADT Factor 1 WCR 17 & WCR 60 Main 0.3465 0.1643 0.0987 2 5,610 11,220 2 WCR 23 Greeley 0.3311 0.1411 0.0835 4 911 3,644 3 WCR 15 & WCR 70 Greeley 0.2944 0.1090 0.0671 4 169 676 4 Main Street Greeley 0.1791 0.0936 0.0459 4 5,602 22,408 5 Garden Drive Main 0.1628 0.0657 0.0354 2 3,005 6,010 6 WCR 66 Greeley 0.1582 0.0652 0.0302 2 4,191 8,382 7 1st Street Greeley 0.1579 0.0628 0.0279 4 1,561 6,244 8 6th Street Greeley 0.1449 0.0501 0.0209 4 540 2,160 9 WCR 15 Main 0.1394 0.0615 0.0279 2 3,117 6,234 10 WCR 13 so US 34 Main 0.1369 0.0393 0.0159 2 413 826 11 WCR 13 so LCR 36 Greeley 0.1297 0.0489 0.0203 4 483 1,932 12 5th Street Greeley 0.1213 0.0345 0.0132 4 109 436 13 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Greeley 0.0957 0.0370 0.0144 4 146 584 14 WCR 62 Main 0.0471 0.0151 0.0053 2 10 20

Existing Lights Accidents/ Yr. Trains Exposure Rank Crossing DOT # Lights Gates Per Day ADT Factor 1 SH 257 Spur Main 0.2456 0.1581 1 8,186 8,186 2 Eastman Park Drive Main 0.1574 0.0944 2 4,191 8,382 3 US 34 Main 0.1106 0.0611 2 39,423 78,846 4 SH 257(ballpark) Greeley 0.0855 0.0428 4 8,186 32,744 5 7th Street Greeley 0.0823 0.0405 4 6,542 26,168

Existing Lights and Gates 1 SH 257 Angle Main 0.0304 2 4,278 8,556 2 Crossroads Blvd. Main 0.0271 2 1,437 2,874

Candidate for Lights Closure Gates Grade Separation

1 Accidents per year with current Passive warning devices 2 Accidents per year if Flashing Lights are installed 3 Accidents per year if Automatic Gates are installed

Appendix C Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Table C2. 2030 Accident Prediction Summary

Passive Warning Devices Only Accidents/ Yr. Trains Exposure Rank Crossing Rail Line Passive1 Lights2 Gates3 Per Day ADT Factor 1 WCR 17 & WCR 60 Main 0.2745 0.1470 0.0844 6 7,600 45,600 2 Garden Drive Main 0.2417 0.1330 0.0839 6 6,770 40,620 3 WCR 23 Greeley 0.2416 0.1150 0.0610 12 1,000 12,000 4 WCR 66 Greeley 0.2379 0.1320 0.0745 6 9,390 56,340 5 Main Street Greeley 0.2304 0.1412 0.0803 4 16,000 64,000 6 1st Street Greeley 0.2222 0.1071 0.0575 4 4,080 16,320 7 WCR 15 & WCR 70 Greeley 0.2180 0.1015 0.0539 4 3,000 12,000 8 WCR 15 Main 0.2114 0.1176 0.0639 6 4,800 28,800 9 WCR 13 so US 34 Main 0.2075 0.0929 0.0472 6 2,200 13,200 10 6th Street Greeley 0.1982 0.0838 0.0427 4 1,410 5,640 11 WCR 13 so LCR 36 Greeley 0.1807 0.0902 0.0464 4 2,200 8,800 12 5th Street Greeley 0.1614 0.0561 0.0267 4 280 1,120 13 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Greeley 0.1433 0.0630 0.0288 12 160 1,920 14 WCR 62 Main 0.0969 0.0374 0.0193 6 15 90

Existing Lights Accidents/ Yr. Trains Exposure Rank Crossing Rail Line Lights Gates Per Day ADT Factor 1 US 34 Main 0.1775 0.1135 6 54,500 327,000 2 SH 257Spur Main 0.1646 0.1001 1 19,000 19,000 3 Eastman Park Drive Main 0.1477 0.0852 6 8,900 53,400 4 SH 257(ballpark) Greeley 0.1449 0.0865 12 19,000 228,000 5 7th Street Greeley 0.1068 0.0574 4 7,900 31,600

Existing Lights and Gates 1 Crossroads Blvd. Main 0.0847 6 27,900 167,400 2 SH 257 Angle Main 0.0703 6 19,000 114,000

Candidate for Lights Closure Gates Grade Separation

1 Accidents per year with current Passive warning devices 2 Accidents per year if Flashing Lights are installed 3 Accidents per year if Automatic Gates are installed

Appendix C Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Table C3. 2030 Accident Prediction Summary w/ High Priority Improvements

Passive Warning Devices Only Accidents/ Yr. Trains Exposure Rank Crossing Rail Line Passive1 Lights2 Gates3 Per Day ADT Factor 1 Garden Drive Main 0.2417 0.1330 0.0839 6 6,770 40,620 2 WCR 23 Greeley 0.2416 0.1150 0.0610 12 1,000 12,000 3 WCR 66 Greeley 0.2379 0.1320 0.0745 6 9,390 56,340 4 1st Street Greeley 0.2222 0.1071 0.0575 4 4,080 16,320 5 WCR 15 & WCR 70 Greeley 0.2180 0.1015 0.0539 4 3,000 12,000 6 WCR 15 Main 0.2114 0.1176 0.0639 6 4,800 28,800 7 WCR 13 so US 34 Main 0.2075 0.0929 0.0472 6 2,200 13,200 8 6th Street Greeley 0.1982 0.0838 0.0427 4 1,410 5,640 9 WCR 13 so LCR 36 Greeley 0.1807 0.0902 0.0464 4 2,200 8,800 10 5th Street Greeley 0.1614 0.0561 0.0267 4 280 1,120 11 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Greeley 0.1433 0.0630 0.0288 12 160 1,920 12 WCR 62 Main 0.0969 0.0374 0.0193 6 15 90

Existing Lights and Gates Accidents/ Yr. Trains Exposure Rank Crossing Rail Line Gates Per Day ADT Factor 1 US 34 Main 0.1135 6 54,500 327,000 2 SH 257Spur Main 0.1001 1 19,000 19,000 3 SH 257(ballpark) Greeley 0.0865 12 19,000 228,000 4 Eastman Park Drive Main 0.0852 6 8,900 53,400 5 Crossroads Blvd. Main 0.0847 6 27,900 167,400 6 WCR 17 & WCR60 Main 0.0844 6 7,600 45,600 7 Main Street Greeley 0.0803 4 16,000 64,000 8 SH 257 Angle Main 0.0703 6 19,000 114,000 9 7th Street Greeley 0.0574 4 7,900 31,600

Candidate for Lights Closure Gates Grade Separation

1 Accidents per year with current Passive warning devices 2 Accidents per year if Flashing Lights are installed 3 Accidents per year if Automatic Gates are installed

Appendix C Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

APPENDIX D DETAILED COST ESTIMATES

Appendix D Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Table D1. Immediate Safety Improvement Cost Estimates

Pavement Cost Crossing Line Signs Markings Estimate Main Line WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 Main $750 $5,000 $5,750 U.S. Highway 34 Main $0 WCR 15 Main $750 $750 WCR 17 & WCR 60 Main $750 $5,000 $5,750 WCR 62 Main $1,500 $1,500 Crossroads Blvd. Main $0 Eastman Park Dr. Main $750 $5,000 $5,750 SH 257 Angle Main $0 Garden Dr. Main $750 $750 SH 257 Spur Main $2,500 $2,500

Greeley Line WCR 13 south of LCR 36 Greeley $750 $5,000 $5,750 WCR 15 & WCR 70 Greeley $1,500 $5,000 $6,500 7th St. Greeley $750 $2,500 $3,250 6th St. Greeley $1,500 $1,500 5th St. Greeley $2,250 $2,250 Main St. Greeley $750 $750 1st St. Greeley $1,500 $1,500 SH 257 (ballpark) Greeley $2,500 $2,500 WCR 66 Greeley $750 $5,000 $5,750 WCR 23 Greeley $1,500 $1,500 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Greeley $2,250 $2,250

Total $56,250

Appendix D Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Table D2. Safety Improvement Cost Estimates

Flashing Automatic Lights & Cost Crossing Line Lights Gates Gates Circuitry Estimate High Priority Main St. Greeley $200,000 $150,000 $350,000 7th St. Greeley $175,000 $100,000 $275,000 Eastman Park Dr. Main $300,000 $100,000 $400,000 U.S. Highway 34 Main $200,000 $100,000 $300,000 SH 257 Spur Main $175,000 $100,000 $275,000 SH 257 (Ballpark) Greeley $175,000 $100,000 $275,000 WCR 17 & WCR 60 Main $200,000 $150,000 $350,000 SubTotal $2,225,000 Medium Priority WCR 66 Greeley $200,000 $150,000 $350,000 Garden Dr. Main $200,000 $150,000 $350,000 1st St. Greeley $200,000 $150,000 $350,000 WCR 23.75 & WCR 66 Greeley $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 WCR 23 Greeley $200,000 $50,000 $250,000 SubTotal $1,450,000 Low Priority WCR 15 & WCR 70 Greeley $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 WCR 15 Main $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 WCR 13 south of LCR 36 Greeley $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 WCR 13 south of U.S. Highway 34 Main $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 SubTotal $600,000 Convert to Private Crossing WCR 62 Main $0 SubTotal $0 No Improvements 6th St. Greeley $0 5th St. Greeley $0 Crossroads Blvd. Main $0 SH 257 Angle Main $0 SubTotal $0 Total $4,275,000

Appendix D Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

APPENDIX E QUIET ZONE SUMMARY SHEETS AND COST ESTIMATES

QUIET ZONE COST ESTIMATES CHART 3 – CREATING A NEW QUIET ZONE USING SSMS NOTICE OF INTENT TO CREATE A QUIET ZONE NOTICE OF QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT

Appendix E Town of Windsor, CO Windsor Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Study

Table E1. Quiet Zone Improvements

Constant Gates/ Warning Wayside Raised Nghttime Cost Crossing Line Lights Time Horns Medians Closure Bungalow Estimate Main Line WCR 17 & WCR 60 Main $110,000 $110,000 Crossroads Blvd. Main $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 Eastman Park Dr. Main $110,000 $110,000 SH 257 Angle Main $100,000 $30,000 $50,000 $180,000 Garden Dr. Main $30,000 $30,000 SH 257 Spur Spur $30,000 $30,000 SubTotal $610,000 Greeley Line WCR 15 & WCR 70 Greeley $200,000 $100,000 $110,000 $50,000 $460,000 7th St. Greeley $30,000 $30,000 6th St. Greeley $200,000 $100,000 $110,000 $50,000 $460,000 5th St. Greeley $200,000 $100,000 $110,000 $50,000 $460,000 Main St. Greeley $30,000 $30,000 1st St. Greeley $110,000 $110,000 SH 257 (Ballpark) Greeley $110,000 $110,000 WCR 66 Greeley $110,000 $110,000 SubTotal $1,770,000 Total $2,380,000

Appendix E Chart 3 - Creating a New Quiet Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone using SSMs

Obtain QZ must be at Install gates and Select crossings cooperation from least 1/2 mile lights at all public for inclusion in QZ all affected long crossings jurisdictions

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Update National Disclaimer: This summary of the rule is for informational purposes only. Entities Inventory to subject to the rule should refer to the rule text as published in the Federal Register on reflect existing August 17, 2006. Should any portion of this summary conflict with the rule, the conditions language of the rule shall govern.

Submit Notice of Intent to Create QZs established on this New QZ basis subject to annual review

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Send affirmation and updated inventory form to FRA every no QZs established on the basis of 2.5-3 yrs comparison with NSRT are ASM use Go to subject to annual review requires FRA Chart 4A approval Notice of Intent to Create a Quiet Zone1

Who should submit this notice

A public authority seeking to create a New Quiet Zone or a New Partial Quiet Zone should submit notice of its intent.

Parties to be notified

Before a public authority establishes a quiet zone either through public authority designation or through FRA approval, it must provide written notice to several parties. These parties include the following:

‰ All railroads operating over the public highway-rail grade crossings within the quiet zone,

‰ The State agency responsible for highway and road safety, and

‰ The State agency responsible for grade crossing safety.

All notices must be provided by certified mail, return receipt requested.

Deadlines

A party may submit information or comments to the public authority during the 60-day period after the date on which the Notice of Intent was mailed. This 60- day comment period may terminate early, if the public authority obtains from each party either written comments or written statements that the parties do not have any comments.

1 The information collection submission for the final rule has been approved by the OMB. The OMB control number is 2130-0560.

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Notification contents

‰ The notice must unambiguously state which crossings will be contained within the quiet zone. Each public, pedestrian, and private crossing must be identified by both the U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Inventory number and the street or highway name.

‰ The notice must indicate the time period during which train horn restrictions would be imposed (i.e. 24 hours or from 10 pm to 7 am)

‰ The notice must contain a brief explanation of the tentative plans for implementing improvements within the quiet zone.

‰ The notice must clearly indicate the name, title, and contact information for the person who will act as point of contact during the development process.

‰ All notifications must contain list of the names and addresses of each party notified.

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Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment1

Who should submit this notice

A public authority wishing to establish a New Quiet Zone, a New Partial Quiet Zone, a Pre-Rule Quiet Zone, or a Pre-Rule Partial Quiet Zone must submit a notice of Quiet Zone Establishment.

Parties to be notified

The public authority must provide written notice to several parties. These parties include the following:

All railroads operating over the public highway-rail grade crossing within the quiet zone,

The highway or traffic control authority, or the law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over motor vehicle traffic at the quiet zone crossings,

Landowners with control over any private crossings within the quiet zone,

The State agency responsible for highway and road safety,

The State agency responsible for grade crossing safety, and

The FRA Associate Administrator.

All notices must be provided by certified mail, return receipt requested.

Deadlines

Notice of the establishment of a Quiet Zone should be mailed no later than 21 days before the date on which train horns are scheduled to cease sounding. For New Quiet Zones and New Partial Quiet Zones, the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment

1 The information collection submission for the final rule is currently undergoing OMB review and approval. The OMB has up to 60 days to make a determination about the final rule and renewing the previous OMB control number (2130-0560).

Disclaimer: This summary of the interim final rule is for informational purposes only. Entities subject to the interim final rule should refer to the rule text as published in the Federal Register on December 18, 2003. Should any portion of this summary conflict with the interim final rule, the language of the interim final rule shall govern.

can not be served earlier than 60 days after the Notice of Intent was mailed, unless the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment contains a written statement affirming that written comments and/or ‘no comment’ statements have been received from each party that received the Notice of Intent. For Pre-Rule Quiet Zones that qualified for automatic approval, the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment should be mailed out before December 24, 2005.

Notification contents

The notice must unambiguously state which crossings are contained within the quiet zone. All public, pedestrian, and private crossings must be identified by both the U.S. DOT National Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Inventory Number, and by street or highway name.

The notification must clearly cite the regulatory provision that provides the basis for establishing the Quiet Zone:

• § 222.39(a)(1), implementation of SSMs at every public crossing in the New Quiet Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone;

• §222.39(a)(2)(i), the QZRI is at or below the NSRT without installation of any SSMs at the New Quiet Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone;

• §222.39(a)(2)(ii), SSMs were implemented at some crossings in the New Quiet Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone to bring the QZRI to a level at or below the NSRT;

• §222.39(a)(3), SSMs were implemented at some crossings in the New Quiet Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone to bring the QZRI to a level at or below the RIWH; or

• §222.39(b), public authority application to the FRA for a New Quiet Zone or New Partial Quiet Zone.

• § 222.41(a)(i) Pre-Rule Quiet Zones that qualify for automatic approval because every crossing is equipped with an SSM,

• § 222.41(a)(ii) Pre-Rule Quiet Zones that qualify for automatic approval because QZRI < NSRT,

• § 222.41(a)(iii) Pre-Rule Quiet Zones that qualify for automatic approval because NSRT < QZRI < 2* NSRT, and there have been no Disclaimer: This summary of the interim final rule is for informational purposes only. Entities subject to the interim final rule should refer to the rule text as published in the Federal Register on December 18, 2003. Should any portion of this summary conflict with the interim final rule, the language of the interim final rule shall govern.

relevant collisions within the 5 years preceding FINAL RULE PUBLICATION DATE

• § 222.41(b)(i) Pre-Rule Partial Quiet Zones that qualify for automatic approval because every crossing is equipped with an SSM,

• § 222.41(b)(ii) Pre-Rule Partial Quiet Zones that qualify for automatic approval because QZRI < NSRT,

• § 222.41(b)(iii) Pre-Rule Partial Quiet Zones that qualify for automatic approval because NSRT < QZRI < 2* NSRT, and there have been no relevant collisions within the 5 years preceding FINAL RULE PUBLICATION DATE

• § 222.41(c) Pre-Rule Quiet Zones and Pre-Rule Partial Quiet Zones that do not qualify for automatic approval

• § 222.41(d) Pre-Rule Partial Quiet Zones that will be converted to 24- hour New Quiet Zones

• § 222.42(a) Intermediate Quiet Zones or Intermediate Partial Quiet Zones

• § 222.42(b) Intermediate Partial Quiet Zones that will be converted to 24-hour New Quiet Zones.

Note: If the notice contains a reference to §222.39(a)(2)(i), 222.39(a)(2)(ii), 222.39(a)(3), 222.41(a)(2), 222.41(a)(3), 222.41(b)(2), or 222.41(b)(3), that is, any time a determination of QZRI is used to justify establishment of a quiet zone, the notification must include a copy of the FRA Quiet Zone Calculator web page that contains the data on which the public authority is relying.

Note: if the notice contains a reference to §222.39(b), the notice must include a copy of the FRA’s notification of approval.

The notice must contain a statement indicating the time period during which horn restrictions will be observed.

An accurate and complete Grade Crossing Inventory Form for each public, pedestrian, and private crossing within the quiet zone that accurately

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reflects conditions at the crossing before any new SSMs or ASMs were implemented.

An accurate, complete, and current Grade Crossing Inventory Form for each public, pedestrian, and private crossing within the quiet zone that accurately reflects SSMs and ASMs in place upon establishment of the Quiet Zone. SSMs and ASMs that cannot fully be described on the Inventory form shall be described separately.

If the public authority was required to file a Notice of Intent (New Quiet Zones and New Partial Quiet Zones), the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment shall contain a written statement affirming that the Notice of Intent was provided in accordance with the rule, and indicating the date on which the Notice of Intent was mailed.

If the public authority was required to file a Notice of Intent, and did so less than 60 days before mailing the Notice of Quiet Zone Establishment, they must also include a written statement affirming that they received written comments and/or ‘no comment’ statements from the parties that received the Notice of Intent.

If the public authority was required to submit a Notice of Detailed Plan, they must include a written statement affirming that the Notice of Detailed Plan was provided in accordance with the rule, and they must state the date on which it was provided.

The name and title of the person responsible for monitoring compliance with the requirements of the rule and his/her contact information. In addition to the person’s name, title, and organization, contact information should include his/her business address, telephone number, fax number, and email address.

A list of all parties notified in accordance with the rule; and

A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of each public authority continuing the quiet zone. In the CEO’s statement, he or she must certify that responsible officials of the public authority have reviewed the documentation prepared by or for the FRA, and filed in Docket No. FREA-1999-6439, sufficient to make an informed decision regarding the advisability of establishing the quiet zone.

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