Road to Austell … and lessons learned along the way. W. W. Hay Railroad Engineering Seminar April 27, 2007 Larry L. Etherton, P.E. Director Engineering Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Inman Yard in Atlanta
Austell Site
John W. Whitaker Intermodal Terminal, Austell, GA
Clarkdale Historic District
Buffer adjacent to the Clarkdale Historic District
Storm Water Detention Basins
Outlet Gate
Equipment Maintenance Pad
Lessons Learned ■Assemble a good team ■Know the size of your backyard (see next slide) Know the size of your backyardKnow the size of your backyard ■Well thought out and administered public outreach program is a must public outreach program is a must (see next slide) public outreach program is a must ■Communicate and document ■Base responses on facts ■Know your legal rights (see next slide) Know your legal rightsKnow your legal rights ■Difficult to estimate the cost of addressing neighborhood concerns ■Be persistent and stay focused
Divided…but not conquered
“Rail Company Regroups after Austell Rejection” The Atlanta Journal- Constitution October 10, 1996
Divided…but not conquered
Words of Wisdom… challenges = opportunities.
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