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 right of way, the following chart gives approximate timelines needed for rail coordination from preliminary design meeting to execution of a C&M Agreement.
Project Type |
Lead Time (Months) |
---|---|
Conduits Under or Over Track |
6-12 |
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+ |
Maintenance Notification Letter |
6+ |
The Maintenance Notification Letter represents routine maintenance projects or projects with minimal impact on railroad right of way. These projects are covered in Chapter 3.
Anchor: #i1003003C&M Agreement Flow Chart
The flow chart on the following page depicts the process for obtaining a C&M Agreement with a railroad company on a construction project.
NOTE: Not all steps are applicable to every construction projects. Project steps and time frames will vary depending on the scope of the project.
Figure 2-1. C&M Agreement Flow Chart