1. Alaska Railroad DOT Mtg 7/13/10

2. Discussion Items: ARRC ROW Process Crossings and Trespass

3. ARRC ROW 200’ wide, fee simple, Seward to Fairbanks
DOT presence in ROW is significant, Seward, Glenn, Parks, Richardson
DOT facilities are in ROW under permit
Permit structure is currently changing

4. ARRC Permit Process Starts with an application
ARRC Real Estate routes for approvals, especially ROW and Engineering
ARRC has a limited engineering staff, currently 5 PEs
ROW issues are reviewed by the ARRC ROW committee
Permits are issued for projects
Most projects also require a Temporary Construction Permit to address construction issues
Upgrades and changes to existing facilities require additional ARRC review and approval

5. Trespass DOT is a problem and solution
3 trespass fatalities
DOT facilities enable trespass
This is an area for creative solutions

6. Crossings Always a problem Grade separations are appreciated
ARRC expertise is limited to rail operations
Signal systems involve several parts of the railroad

7. Quiet Zones Opportunity to decrease noise impacts from a project.
Median barriers are the perferred approach
Wayside horns also help