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Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) Project AASHTO SCOWT October 13, 2011

Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) Project AASHTO SCOWT October 13, 2011. Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal Project. Detroit is one of the top intermodal markets in the nation Capacity of terminals and coordination of rail lines is inadequate

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Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) Project AASHTO SCOWT October 13, 2011

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  1. Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal (DIFT) Project AASHTO SCOWT October 13, 2011

  2. Detroit Intermodal FreightTerminal Project • Detroit is one of the top intermodal markets in the nation • Capacity of terminals and coordination of rail lines is inadequate • Addresses needs of intermodal transportation in southeast Michigan

  3. Purpose To support the economic competitiveness of southeast Michigan and the state by improving freight transportation opportunities and efficiencies for business and industry.

  4. Need • Additional intermodal terminal capacity • Better coordination between rail terminals • Better interface between public road system (primarily interstate freeways) and rail facilities • Efficiency of business and industry • Better connectivity between railroads

  5. Projected 2025 Intermodal Demand

  6. CurrentIntermodalTerminals inSE Michigan

  7. DIFT Plan ● Intermodal operations of Canadian Pacific, CSX, and Norfolk Southern will be consolidated at the Livernois-Junction Yard in southwest Detroit ● Canadian National will continue to use its Moterm terminal ● Improvements to 12 interlockers ● Improved highway access

  8. Existing Livernois-Junction Yard

  9. Key Features • Terminal construction/expansion • Interlocker improvements • Grade Separation at Central Avenue • Redesigned I-94 interchange ramps • Barrier Walls Designed to also Reduce Noise and Visual Impacts • Paving of Livernois-Junction Yard • Local Road Improvements Including Sidewalks, Streetscaping and Lighting • Landscaped Buffer

  10. Benefits • Permanent net jobs gained • In terminal area: > 2,300 • Statewide: > 4,500 • Construction jobs (FTEs): 620 in peak year • Fewer long haul trucks on I-94 and I-75 • Reduces congestion • Reduces emissions • Improves safety

  11. Benefits(continued) • More efficient, integrated transportation system promotes business • Government revenue gain $1.1 billion (2008 $’s) • Elimination of Waterman/Dix Gate at Livernois Junction Yard • Terminal Gates at Livernois Avenue and Wyoming Avenue only • Elimination of 2 at-grade railroad crossings

  12. Summary • Total project cost is approximately $650 million • Existing RR property ownership remains • New property to be purchased by MDOT at fair market value and leased to the railroads • Public-private partnership: 60% (government), 40% (railroad)

  13. Current Activities • Record of Decision (ROD) – 2010 • DIFT Development Plan • DIFT Five Year Plan • West Detroit Connection Project • Milwaukee/Beaubien Interlocker • Funding

  14. Questions? Larry Karnes Freight Policy Specialist 517-373-9058 karnesl@michigan.gov

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