Chapter 2: Construction Project Development
Anchor: #i1002983Section 1: Construction & Maintenance Agreement Timelines
Anchor: #i1002989Preliminary Design to Agreement Execution
When planning construction projects which impact railroad rights-of-way, the following chart gives approximate timelines needed for rail coordination from preliminary design meeting to execution of a Construction & Maintenance (C&M) Agreement.
Project Type |
Lead Time (Months) |
---|---|
Conduits Under or Over Track |
3-6 |
Common Ditch, Pipeline, or Joint Usage (Encroachments on Railroad Right-of-Way) |
9-18 |
Overpasses (New or Modified) |
12-18 |
At-Grade Roadway Reconstruction or Widening |
12-24 |
Traffic Signal Preemption |
18-24 |
Projects Involving Track Construction or Relocation |
24+ |
New At-Grade Crossings |
24+ |
Underpasses (New or Modified) |
24+ |
This chart is not intended to represent routine maintenance projects or projects with minimal impact on railroad right-of-way. These projects are covered in Chapter 3 of this manual.
Anchor: #i1003003C&M Agreement Flow Chart
Figure 2-1 presents a flow chart depicting the process for obtaining a C&M Agreement with a railroad company on a construction project.
NOTE: Not all steps are applicable to all construction projects. Project steps and time frames will vary depending on the scope of the project.
Figure 2-1. C&M Agreement Flow Chart