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BFBRD Rail Project: Connecting Port Freeport to Rosenberg Intermodal Hub

Learn about the joint venture by Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties to establish a rural rail transportation district and its objectives, purpose, project team, strategic decisions, phases, costs, and process. Get insights on the alignment study, project schedule, and the public meeting agenda. You'll understand the importance of creating connections for local industries, addressing unemployment, fostering business growth, and expanding transportation and commerce within the region. Participate and provide feedback on the project's development.

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BFBRD Rail Project: Connecting Port Freeport to Rosenberg Intermodal Hub

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  1. Public Meeting #1 Introduction to Project

  2. AGENDA • Introduction Dan Croft – BFBRD President • Project Schedule Robert Laza, Executive Director • Technical Presentation Dennis Schulze – HDR • Break All • General Comments Dennis Schulze – HDR • Closing Statement - Adjournment Dan Croft – BFBRD President

  3. INTRODUCTION • BFBRD established jointly by Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties through concurrent, reciprocal Orders on January 27, 2015 • Major objective is to design and construct a direct link rail system connecting Port Freeport to the intermodal rail hub near Rosenberg, TX ., providing connections for local industry

  4. Objectives of the BFBRD • Create, finance, maintain, and operate a rural rail transportation district to help develop, maintain, and diversify the economies of Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties • Address unemployment or underemployment • Foster the growth of business enterprises • Serve, develop and expand transportation and commerce within Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties

  5. Purpose of Meeting An Opportunity for BFBRD to: • Inform Neighbors of Alignment Study • Outline What is Expected in the Next Few Years • Provide Opportunity and Means for Public Feedback

  6. PROJECT TEAM • BFBRD • Brazoria County • Fort Bend County • Port Freeport • HDR – Prime Consultant • Crouch Environmental Services, Inc.

  7. BFBRD STRATEGIC BUSINESS DECISIONS Leveraged Return on Investment 3 2 1 5 4 6 Minimized Project Risk Substantial Job Growth Defined Project Road Map PROJECT DEFINITION PLANNING AND FESIBILITY ENVIRONMENTAL LINKAGE AND INVESTMENT GRADE STUDIES RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION PHASE FINAL DESIGN AND APPROVALS 2018-2019 2020-2023 2023-2026 2027-2029 Estimated Schedule Phased implementation approach Depending on Funding Sources CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATES PHASE 5 $100 million - $140 million PHASE 1 $50,000 - $200,000 PHASE 2 $600,000 - $800,000 PHASE 3 $7 million - $9 million PHASE 4 $40 million - $80 million PHASE 6 $475 million - $550 million

  8. Schedule

  9. Preliminary Feasibility Study PROJECT PROCESS We are here! Preliminary Alignment Study Deliverables Corridor Analysis Desktop Environmental Economic Feasibility Schedule of STB Filing Schedule of Final Design Schedule of Construction Capital and Operating Expenditures Time-Phased Freight Volume Requirements Establish Overall Financial Feasibility STB Filing - Environmental Final Design Construction Operation

  10. Technical presentation • Outline Alignment Study Goals • Describe Alignment Study Process • Request Public Feedback Identify and evaluate all feasible options to determine the best possible (“preferred”) corridor for rail service from Richmond/Rosenberg to Port Freeport.

  11. Corridor alternatives Primary alignment + 2 Alternatives Primary connections Identifies key environmental factors and constraints for each alternative Alternatives form bases to proceed with Surface Transportation Board (STB) application Final route subject to STB – OEA approval

  12. Corridor ANALYSIS * Will be determined by New BFBRD Board in Jan. 2019.

  13. Mobility and safety Effects

  14. Cost effectiveness

  15. Social and economics effects

  16. Environmental effects

  17. Public and agency support

  18. GENERAL COMMENTS Time Limit 3 Minutes per Person

  19. CLOSING COMMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT

  20. THANK YOU Visit us online at BFBRD.org Email us at info@bfbrd.org

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