1. ODOT Rail Division 1.Regulate all Highway/Railroad Crossings 2.What is a “Crossing Order”? 3.When is an Order required?

2. Crossing Order Process 1.Parties: Road Authority, Railroad, Rail Division 2.Application, Proposed Final Order, Final Order 3.6-8 months 4.Hint #1: complete your negotiations prior to submitting signed application 5.Hint #2: complete ASAP in design process

3. Access to Railroad Right of Way 1.www.contractororientation.comwww.contractororientation.com 2.Right of Entry Permit, non-intrusive permit 3.Flagging

4. Design & Construction 1.Construction fence at 25 feet 2.23.5 foot vertical clearance 3.Drainage 4.Modular construction, work windows

5. Safety 1.The view from the Cab 2.Lookout – Expect a train any time, any direction, any track 3.Tripping Hazards

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10. Railroad There are three areas of concern when considering a facility around Railroad property and Railroad operations  Scoping of a facility  Design of a facility  Construction of a facility

11. Railroad Scoping  What effects will the construction of a facility have with the Railroad?  What additional costs may accompany the facility due to the Railroad requirements?  The Railroad time lines may delay the letting date of a facility.  Who should be contacted?

12. Railroad Design  What are the design criteria and requirements around Railroads within the Railroad property and/or Railroad operations?  What type of data should be submitted to the Railroads for their review?  Are there other facilities within the Railroad property and/or Railroad operations?

13. Railroad Construction  Do we inspect the Railroad during construction?  What type of coordination should there be with the Railroad?  What is the timing for the coordination with the Railroads when Railroads are to do work?

14. Railroad Examples of Railroads plans and agreements  Type Size & Location (TS&L)  Geometric Layouts  Railroad Encroachment Map  Construction & Maintenance Agreement

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