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2015 Louisiana Rail Plan Louisiana State Rail Plan June 2015 prepared for prepared by in collaboration with: HDR Engineering, Inc. Steve Roberts Louisiana State Rail Plan Prepared for: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Prepared by: CDM Smith In association with HDR Engineering June 2015 U.S. Department 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE of Transportation Washington, DC 20590 Federal Railroad Administration June 26, 2015 J. Dean Goodell Louisiana DOTD Room S-515 1201 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Dear Dean, FRA has completed its review of the Louisiana State Rail Plan (SRP) from August 2014. FRA’s review of the SRP found that it contained the minimum required elements in accordance with Section 303 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). This letter services as notice that FRA formally accepts the SRP and the projects listed in the SRP will be eligible for capital grants under Sections 301, 302, and 501 of PRIIA, relating to intercity passenger rail, congestion, and high speed rail respectively. FRA acceptance of the 2014 Louisiana State Rail Plan is valid until June 26th, 2020. While FRA finds that the SRP meets the minimum requirements, the following issues emerged during the review of the SRP. FRA recommends addressing these issues in future updates to the SRP to facilitate a robust planning process for rail in the State of Louisiana: Provide the total funding amount Louisiana has allocated to all rail related projects within the last five years. 2.2.3, Objectives for passenger rail service do not have to be tied to specific frequency and capacity projects, general objectives can be helpful in shaping the level of desired service in the State. The SRP discusses several passenger service corridor studies, developing service objectives can be useful in guiding the advancement and implementation of those services. 5.5, Provide more information on the program effects of the short and long term rail projects identified in the Rail and Service Investment Program. Consider the economic and environmental impacts- including energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and impacts to the capacity of Louisiana’s transportation system- including highways, airports, and transit services. 5.6 & 5.7, Provide more information on 4-and-20 year financing plans for projects identified in the Rail Service and Investment Plan. FRA looks forward to partnering with the State of Louisiana to continue building a rail network for America that is safer, more reliable, and more efficient. Sincerely, Catherine Dobbs Central Regional Manager 2 Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Louisiana’s Rail System ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Freight Rail System .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Passenger Rail Service ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Rail Impacts ............................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Rail Plan Development Process ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Key Stakeholder Input on Rail Issues, Challenges and Opportunities ............................................................. 3 Louisiana’s Rail Vision and Service Objectives .......................................................................................................... 4 Freight Rail Objectives ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Passenger Rail Objectives ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Proposed Capital Investment Programs and Future Studies ............................................................................... 5 State Rail Plan Recommendations and Next Steps ................................................................................................... 6 Summary .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1. The Role of Rail in Louisiana’s Statewide Transportation System ................................ 9 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 1.2 The State’s Goals for the Statewide Multimodal Transportation System ........................................... 9 1.3 Rail Transportation’s Role with the State’s Transportation System ................................................. 10 1.4 Institutional Structure of Louisiana’s State Rail Program ..................................................................... 10 1.4.1 Marine and Rail Section ....................................................................................................................... 10 1.4.2 Railroad Safety Unit ............................................................................................................................... 10 1.4.3 District Offices .......................................................................................................................................... 11 1.4.4 Additional Public Sector Rail Planning in Louisiana................................................................ 11 1.5 State Authority for Grant, Loan and Other Financing .............................................................................. 14 1.5.1 Louisiana Public Rail Funding Programs...................................................................................... 14 1.5.2 Louisiana Rail Funding Proposal ..................................................................................................... 15 1.6 Summary of Freight and Passenger Rail Services ..................................................................................... 15 1.6.1 Freight Services ....................................................................................................................................... 15 1.6.2 Passenger Services ................................................................................................................................. 16 Chapter 2. Louisiana’s Existing Rail System ............................................................................................ 17 2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.2 Louisiana’s Existing Rail System ....................................................................................................................... 17 2.2.1 Existing Rail Line Network ................................................................................................................. 17 2.2.2 Major Freight and Passenger Terminals ....................................................................................... 39 2.2.3 Objectives for Passenger Service in Louisiana ........................................................................... 44 2.2.4 Performance Evaluation of Louisiana Amtrak Services ......................................................... 47 2.2.5 Public Financing for Rail Projects .................................................................................................... 48 2.2.6 Safety and Security Programs in Louisiana ................................................................................. 56 2.2.7 Rail Transportation Impacts in Louisiana .................................................................................... 62 2.3 The State’s Existing Rail System: Trends and Forecasts ........................................................................ 73 2.3.1 Louisiana Demographic and Economic Growth ........................................................................ 73 2.3.2 Freight Demand and Growth ............................................................................................................. 75 Louisiana State Rail Plan i Table of Contents 2.3.3 Passenger Travel Demand and Growth ......................................................................................... 88 2.3.4 Fuel Cost Trends ...................................................................................................................................... 89 2.3.5 Rail Congestion Trends ......................................................................................................................... 90 2.3.6 Highway and Airport Congestion Trends ..................................................................................... 91 2.3.7 Land Use Trends .....................................................................................................................................
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