C R E A T E CHICAGO REGION ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY PROGRAM A Multi-Modal PPP for Freight Rail, Passenger Rail and Highways

Presentation Outline Chicago – Program SettingChicago – Program Setting The Event and Developing the SolutionThe Event and Developing the Solution Program BenefitsProgram Benefits FundingFunding Environmental ProcessesEnvironmental Processes StatusStatus

Chicago Rail Infrastructure 16,000 Acres16,000 Acres 78 Yards, Including 21 Intermodal (rail-truck)78 Yards, Including 21 Intermodal (rail-truck) 2800 Route-miles of Track2800 Route-miles of Track 12 Commuter Rail Routes12 Commuter Rail Routes 1100 Viaducts and Bridges1100 Viaducts and Bridges Intersects Roadways at Many LocationsIntersects Roadways at Many Locations

Chicago Rail Operations 2008 Daily Activity 1300 Trains1300 Trains 500 Freight500 Freight 800 Passenger800 Passenger 37,500 Rail Cars Processed37,500 Rail Cars Processed 20,000 Trucks Through Intermodal Gates20,000 Trucks Through Intermodal Gates

Chicago The Nation’s Transportation Hub World’s 3rd Busiest Intermodal HubWorld’s 3rd Busiest Intermodal Hub One Third of All Freight Rail Traffic Converges on Chicago dailyOne Third of All Freight Rail Traffic Converges on Chicago daily Chicago’s Rail Network is a Key Part of National, Regional and Local EconomyChicago’s Rail Network is a Key Part of National, Regional and Local Economy Over the Next 20 years, Freight Rail Volume in Chicago will Increase by 80%Over the Next 20 years, Freight Rail Volume in Chicago will Increase by 80%

Railroad Network in North America

Rail Flows to Chicago

Problems With The Hub Rail travel time – West Coast to Chicago – (2 -3 days)Rail travel time – West Coast to Chicago – (2 -3 days) Rail travel time through Chicago – 2 daysRail travel time through Chicago – 2 days At-grade crossings blocked for one hour+ each dayAt-grade crossings blocked for one hour+ each day Lack of Capacity Now – Intolerable in FutureLack of Capacity Now – Intolerable in Future

Storm of January 1-2, day Impact to Chicago Operations

Developing The Solution Railroads – Chicago Planning Group (CPG)Railroads – Chicago Planning Group (CPG) Rail Infrastructure ImprovementsRail Infrastructure Improvements Grade Separation ProjectsGrade Separation Projects Unable to Evaluate Effectiveness of ImprovementsUnable to Evaluate Effectiveness of Improvements Authorized Development of ModelAuthorized Development of Model $1.2 billion of infrastructure improvements$1.2 billion of infrastructure improvements

Chicago Transportation Coordination Office Developing The Solution

Chicago Simulation Project 893 Miles of Mainline Track893 Miles of Mainline Track 61 Freight Yards61 Freight Yards 119 Interlocking Plants119 Interlocking Plants 4698 Control Points4698 Control Points 1800 Total Freight Trains1800 Total Freight Trains 1114 Passenger Trains1114 Passenger Trains

Model Results Operational Revisions Maximized Current System Operational Revisions Maximized Current System Further Improvements Require Improved Infrastructure Further Improvements Require Improved Infrastructure

Casey Stengel “It’s easy to get the players. Gettin’em to play together, that’s the hard part”

CREATE Partnership

Objectives Improve the Efficiency and Reliability of Local and National Passenger and Freight Rail Service in and through the Chicago RegionImprove the Efficiency and Reliability of Local and National Passenger and Freight Rail Service in and through the Chicago Region Reduce Motorist, Passenger Rail and Freight Rail Delays to Travel In and Through the Chicago RegionReduce Motorist, Passenger Rail and Freight Rail Delays to Travel In and Through the Chicago Region Reduce Highway and Rail Traffic CongestionReduce Highway and Rail Traffic Congestion

Objectives Improve Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety in the Chicago RegionImprove Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety in the Chicago Region Provide International, National, Regional and Local Economic BenefitsProvide International, National, Regional and Local Economic Benefits Provide Environmental Benefits for the Chicago RegionProvide Environmental Benefits for the Chicago Region Provide National, Regional and Local Energy BenefitsProvide National, Regional and Local Energy Benefits

Strategies Eliminate Conflict PointsEliminate Conflict Points Highway-Rail Grade SeparationsHighway-Rail Grade Separations Passenger-Freight Grade SeparationsPassenger-Freight Grade Separations Increase Velocity and FlowIncrease Velocity and Flow Connect Existing Rail Corridors More EffectivelyConnect Existing Rail Corridors More Effectively Modernize and Increase Rail CapacityModernize and Increase Rail Capacity Remove Rail Operations from the LakefrontRemove Rail Operations from the Lakefront

CREATE Program 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors

Rail Corridors

New or Improved Connections

CREATE Program 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations

Rail over Rail Grade Separations Englewood 74th Street 75th Street Chicago Ridge CP Canal Brighton Park

CREATE Program 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations

Road/Rail Grade Separations 6 Chicago Emergency Crossings

CREATE Program 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations Grade Crossing Safety EnhancementsGrade Crossing Safety Enhancements

CREATE Program 1 Passenger and 4 Freight and Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight and Corridors 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations Grade Crossing Safety EnhancementsGrade Crossing Safety Enhancements Extensive track, signal and switch replacementExtensive track, signal and switch replacement

CREATE Program 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations Grade Crossing Safety EnhancementsGrade Crossing Safety Enhancements Extensive track, signal and switch replacementExtensive track, signal and switch replacement 50 Miles of New Track50 Miles of New Track

Stronger Regional and National Economies Improvements in Chicago’s Rail Network will Benefit the Entire United StatesImprovements in Chicago’s Rail Network will Benefit the Entire United States After Illinois, the 4 States Most Economically Dependant on Chicago’s Rail are California, Texas, Ohio and New Jersey.After Illinois, the 4 States Most Economically Dependant on Chicago’s Rail are California, Texas, Ohio and New Jersey. 5 Million Jobs Nationwide, $782 Billion in Output and $217 Billion in Wages5 Million Jobs Nationwide, $782 Billion in Output and $217 Billion in Wages $40 Million Annual Reduction in Inventory Costs$40 Million Annual Reduction in Inventory Costs

Stronger Regional and National Economies $10 Billion Reduction in Highway Needs and User Costs Over 20 Years$10 Billion Reduction in Highway Needs and User Costs Over 20 Years Public Benefits to the Chicago RegionPublic Benefits to the Chicago Region $595 Million Related to Motorists, Rail Passengers and Safety$595 Million Related to Motorists, Rail Passengers and Safety $1.1 Billion Related to Air Quality Improvements$1.1 Billion Related to Air Quality Improvements $2.2 Billion Related to Construction$2.2 Billion Related to Construction

A Better Quality of Life For Northeastern Illinois Reduce Motorist Delay at Rail-Highway Crossings by 3,000 Hours Per DayReduce Motorist Delay at Rail-Highway Crossings by 3,000 Hours Per Day Eliminate Crashes and Injuries at 25 Rail-Highway CrossingsEliminate Crashes and Injuries at 25 Rail-Highway Crossings Police and Fire Emergency Response Time ImprovedPolice and Fire Emergency Response Time Improved Reduce Traffic Congestion on HighwaysReduce Traffic Congestion on Highways

A Better Quality of Life For Northeastern Illinois Passenger Rail Capacity Will IncreasePassenger Rail Capacity Will Increase Passenger Rail Travel Times Will Improve and Become More ReliablePassenger Rail Travel Times Will Improve and Become More Reliable Emissions from Cars, Trucks and Locomotives will be Greatly Reduced, Improving Air QualityEmissions from Cars, Trucks and Locomotives will be Greatly Reduced, Improving Air Quality Noise from Idling or Slow-Moving Trains will be ReducedNoise from Idling or Slow-Moving Trains will be Reduced Green Space will be Restored Along the LakefrontGreen Space will be Restored Along the Lakefront

Funding Total Program $2.6 Billion+++Total Program $2.6 Billion+++ Phase I $330 MillionPhase I $330 Million Federal $100 MillionSAFETEA-LUFederal $100 MillionSAFETEA-LU Railroads $100 MillionExisting SourcesRailroads $100 MillionExisting Sources Illinois $100 MillionBonding ProgramIllinois $100 MillionBonding Program Chicago $ 30 MillionExisting SourcesChicago $ 30 MillionExisting Sources

Public Involvement CREATE Program DevelopmentCREATE Program Development Federal, State and Local Elected OfficialsFederal, State and Local Elected Officials Civic, Public Interest, Business Associations, and Engineering SocietiesCivic, Public Interest, Business Associations, and Engineering Societies CREATE Program Environmental Document CREATE Program Environmental Document Elected Officials and Public MeetingsElected Officials and Public Meetings CREATE Project Environmental DocumentsCREATE Project Environmental Documents Elected Officials and Public MeetingsElected Officials and Public Meetings

Environmental Processing Innovations Non-EIS Tiered Environmental Process (SPEED)Non-EIS Tiered Environmental Process (SPEED) Noise and Vibration Procedures for Freight RailNoise and Vibration Procedures for Freight Rail Special Waste Investigations on Rail PropertySpecial Waste Investigations on Rail Property CREATE Processes and Procedures (on-going)CREATE Processes and Procedures (on-going)

Status 78 Total Projects Planned78 Total Projects Planned 41 Projects In Environmental, Design & Construction Phases41 Projects In Environmental, Design & Construction Phases 10 Projects Scheduled for Construction in Projects Scheduled for Construction in

 The CREATE Program is Still On Track  The CREATE Program is Still On Track

Contact Information Bernardo Bustamante. P.E., PMP Federal Highway Administration Engineering Project Manager