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Chicago to Omaha

Chicago to Omaha. Regional Passenger Rail Planning Study. Transportation Commission Update May 8, 2012. Route alternatives analysis. Process is defined by the National Environmental Policy Act Goal of Process Identify “reasonable and feasible” routes

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Chicago to Omaha

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  1. Chicago to Omaha Regional Passenger Rail Planning Study Transportation Commission Update May 8, 2012

  2. Route alternatives analysis • Process is defined by the National Environmental Policy Act • Goal of Process • Identify “reasonable and feasible” routes • Eliminate “unreasonable and infeasible” routes • Routes deemed reasonable and feasible are evaluated in detail in Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement

  3. Chicago-Omaha route alternatives Route 1 – CN Route 2 – UP Route 3 – CP/BNSF Route 4 – CSX/IAIS Route 5 – BNSF Route 4-A – BNSF/IAIS

  4. Alternatives analysis - general approach

  5. Route findings

  6. Route evaluation process Following Fine-level Screening, the No-Build and Route 4-A alternatives are proposed to be carried forward in the Tier 1 Service Level EIS. Route 4-A will be carried forward because, compared to other route alternatives, it: Best meets project purpose and need. Has nearly the lowest construction complexity and lowest construction costs. Has modest grade crossing complexity. Does not require a new bridge over the Mississippi River. Is the shortest route alternative. Has close to the shortest travel time. Serves the largest population. Has a direct connection to Union Station in downtown Chicago. Has no unreasonable environmental resource issues.

  7. Public scoping results

  8. Public range of alternatives to-date

  9. Top 5 comment topics

  10. Study next steps

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