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Council Memorandum
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Honorable Mayor Blackburn and Members of the City Council
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pu~Works
Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manage~
Re: Train Horn Use and Quiet Zones Update (Districts 1 & 2)
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Carlsbad
Memo ID# 2023020
This memorandum provides an update to a previous Council Memorandum dated
March 19, 2019 (Attachment A), on train horn use and the establishment of Quiet Zones.
Additionally, this memorandum provides information regarding a request from the City of
Encinitas for a potential partnership to establish Quiet Zones.
Background
The Council Memorandum dated March 19, 2019, provided background information on the four
at-grade railroad crossings within the city, which are located at Cannon Road, Tamarack Avenue,
Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue. It also provided information regarding the City
Council's legislative platform and goal on double-tracking in the city and lowering the railroad
tracks in a trench through the Village as well as the North County Transit District (NCTD) Board of
Directors-adopted resolution on revised train horn protocols at pedestrian crossings.
Additionally, Attachment A provided information on the steps needed and a preliminary cost
estimate to implement a Quiet Zone at the four at-grade railroad crossings as well as the
additional liabilities that the city would assume should the city establish a Quiet Zone at the city's
railroad crossings.
Since the NCTD has updated their train horn protocols, which require all trains to sound their
horn when approaching pedestrian crossings, cities impacted by these new protocols have
looked further into establishing Quiet Zones. For example, the City of Oceanside recently
established a Quiet Zone at all their city's at-grade crossings. In addition, the City of Encinitas
completed a Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis in 2019 (Attachment B).
Discussion
Recently, the City of Encinitas staff reached out to NCTD staff to determine design and
coordination costs associated with establishing a Quiet Zone at all their at-grade crossings. As
stated in the City of Encinitas Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis, the City of Encinitas is interested in
establishing a Quiet Zone at the Cannon Road crossing, which is in the City of Carlsbad.
To create an effective Quiet Zone throughout Encinitas, the segment of rail corridor north of
Leucadia Boulevard must be "bookended" by a second at-grade railroad crossing with Quiet Zone
status. The nearest at-grade crossing to the north of Leucadia Boulevard is at Cannon Road.
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Council Memo -Train Horn Use and Quiet Zones Update (Districts 1 & 2)
February 16, 2023
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Without Quiet Zone establishment at the Cannon Road crossing, any future at-grade pedestrian
crossing north of Leucadia Boulevard would be outside of the Quiet Zone limits, thereby
requiring train horns to be sounded as explained in further detail in Attachment B.
Most recently, the City of Encinitas staff reached out to the City of Carlsbad staff to suggest
executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NCTD, seeking reimbursement from
the City of Carlsbad for the design cost and ultimately the construction cost of establishing a
Quiet Zone at the Cannon Road crossing. A draft MOU between the NCTD and the Cities of
Encinitas and Carlsbad regarding establishing a Quiet Zone is provided (Attachment C).
The estimated cost to design a Quiet Zone at Cannon Road is approximately $150,000 with an
unknown construction cost. In 2006, staff presented to the City Council that the preliminary cost
estimate to implement a Quiet Zone in Carlsbad at the four at-grade railroad locations was $2.7
million, with the expected range to be between $2 million and $2.7 million. Currently, there is
neither a project in the city's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) nor any funding allocated for
staff to work on establishing a Quiet Zone at any of the crossings within the city, including at
Cannon Road.
Furthermore, as stated in Attachment A, establishment of a Quiet Zone at any ofthe at-grade
crossings throughout the city may shift liability from the NCTD to the city in any potential
resulting litigation. Additionally, due to the -absence of a warning horn sound, a Quiet Zone may
increase the likelihood of collisions depending on the adequacy of any supplementary safety
measures installed at the at-grade crossings. An increased number of collisions would potentially
increase the number of prospective lawsuits and the city's potential exposure to liability.
Next Steps
As indicated above, there is no CIP project or funding available for staff to work on establishing a
Quiet Zone. To discuss the funding required for establishing a Quiet Zone within the city, the City
Council would need to provide direction to put this item on the agenda for a future City Council
meeting. This may be initiated by a Council Member request to the City Manager under Carlsbad
Municipal Code Section 1.20.060(C), or by a motion during the portion of the City Council
meeting agenda reserved for "Council Commentary and Requests for Consideration of Matters."
Attachments: A. Council Memorandum dated March 19, 2019 (Due to the size of Attachment A,
a hardcopy is on file in the Office ofthe City Council, as reference)
B. City of Encinitas Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis dated August 16, 2019 (Due to
the size of Attachment B, a hardcopy is on file in the Office of the City Council,
as reference)
C. Draft MOU between the NCTD and the Cities of Encinitas and Carlsbad
Regarding Establishing a Quiet Zone
Council Memo -Train Horn Use and Quiet Zones Update (Districts 1 & 2)
February 16, 2023
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cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Cindie McMahon, City Attorney
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Mickey Williams, Police Chief
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Zach Korach, Finance Director
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Gina Herrera, Deputy City Attorney
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
Eric Lardy, City Planner
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Eric Zielke, Senior Engineer
Memo ID #2019023
ATTACHMENT ATo the membe:rs of the:
CITY COUNCIL
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March 19, 2019
Council Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Paz Gomez, Public Works Director ~
Via: · Elaine Lu key, Chief Operations Officer ·
Re: Train Horn Use and Quiet Zones •
{cityof
Carlsbad
This memorandum provides information on train horn use and establishment of Qujet Zones.
Background
In Carlsbad, the four at-grade railroad crossings are located at Cannon Road, Tamarack Avenue,
Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand.Avenue. On Nov: 25, 2014 und~r Resolution No. 2014-268, ~he
-Carlsbad City Council updated the city's legislative platform regarding double-tracking in the
city and appropriated funds to be used in the city's "efforts related to the Carlsbad ViUage
Double Track Project." The funds were used to study trenching the. railroad tracks in an area
encompassing the rail corridor segment just north of Pine Avenue, through the Carlsbad Village
Coaster station, to a point just south of Eaton Street in Oceanside.
In 2016, City Council adopted the following City Council Goal: "Lower the railroad trncks in a
trench through the Village to improve safety, community connectivity, quality of life an,d -
economic value." San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG), in partnership with the
city, completed the Carlsbad Village Double Track -Railroad Trench Alternative Economic
Analysis and Feasibility Study in January 2017. · : .
In 2018, the City Council goc1I was amended to: "By 2023, break ground on lowering the railroad
tracks in a trench through the Village to improve safety, community con·nectivity, quality of life
and economic value." City Council appropriated $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Capital
Improvement Program budge~ for the railroad double-tracking project. On ,Nov. 27, 2018, City
Council approved the next step in advancing the project under Resolution No. 2018-202,
aut.horizing th~ city manager to negotiate. and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
SAN DAG to complete an Alternatives Analysis and Preliminary Engineering for a Carlsbad Village
Railroad Trench in ·an amount not to exceed $375,000.
The North County Transit D.istrict (NCTD) Board of Directors adopted a Resol.ution on Dec. 20,
2018 approving the NCTD Integrated Safety Management System Plan, which included a
discussion of revised train horn protocols. NCTD sent a letter to the city on Dec. 21, 2018,
_ describing the newly adopted changes (Attachment A). It stated, "Effective immediately, based
on direction received from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), aHtrains -commuter and
freight -must sound their horn in accordance with the California Public Utilities (CPUC)
regulation Pubiic Utility Code 7604 when approaching pedestrian crossings." The purpose of the
regulation is to support the safety of pedestrians near the tracks. The letter indicated that all
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Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
March 19, 2019
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Coaster stations, such as the Carlsbad Village station, would be impacted by this change unless
grade separated.
Discussion
A Quiet Zone is defined as a section of a rail line at least one-half mile in length that contains
one or more consecutive public highway-rail g~ade crossings at which locomotive horns are not
routinely sounded when trains are approaching the crossings. Cities may establish a Quiet Zone
under a process described in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 Part 222 (49 CFR Part
222).
Acting as the lead agency pursuing a Quiet Zone, the city would be required to enter into a
Construction and Maintenance Agreement with_NCTD, per NCTD Board Policy No. 18. In
addition, the Quiet Zone is -established by installing supplemental safety measures (SSMs) at the
railroad crossing. A partial list of SSMs that might be required include: ·
• Quad gates
• Automatic gate arms specifically for pedestrians
• Upgrades to existing crossing arms with additional lights and electronic bells
• Railroad signalizing equipment
• Pre-emption features at nearby traffic signals
.• Traffic signal detection system for railroad gate operations
• Signs and road striping
• Other infrastructure needs, such as roadway and sidewalk improvements,
channelization to ensure that pedestrians do not circu·mvent the gate arms, bollards and
fencing along the railroad track
On Oct. 10, 2006, Agenda Bill# 18;757 (Attachment B) was presented to City Council to
determine if the process to establish railrnad crossing Quiet Zones should be initiated. City
Council directed staff to ri;!search the financial impact of establishing a Quiet Zone. The Agenda
Bill stated that the preliminary cost estimate to implement a Quiet Zone in Carlsbad at the four
at-grade railroad stations would be $2.;7 million. Using historical cost indices and an estimated
index for January 2019 provided by RSMeans, today's estimate would be $3.8 million.
With a Memorandum of Understanding, NCTD would design, construct and maintain railroad
improvements associated with a Quiet Zone. All costs associated with these activities would be
reimbursed to NCTD by the city prior to expenditures ~ccurring. An update on establishment of
Quiet Zones was presented to City Council on Aug. 27, 2013 with Agenda Bill# 21,350
(Attachment C}.
Establishing a Quiet Zone locally would require the city to assum~ additional liabilities. The
additional liabilities under a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with NCTD include: (1)
broadly indemnifying NCTD for all claims related to the city's failure to comply with 49 CFR Part
222 and any negligent acts or omissions of the city in connection with any work, authority or
Ho_norable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
March 19, 2019
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jurisdiction of the city as required by 49 CFR Part 222 and related to establishment and
operation of a Quiet Zone; and (2) obtaining insurance coverage for any city construction
activities within the railroad crossing(s) that are performed under the Construction and
Maintenance Agreement.
Establishment of a Quiet Zone may also shift liability from a train operator to ~he city in any
resulting litigation. Per 49 CFR Part 222, the regulation expressly exempts a train engineer from
liability if they do not sound the train horn in. a Quiet Zone and an accident results. Although
the FRA's stated intent was to extend the same protection to local authorities, there is no
express languag_e to that effect in 49 CFR Part 222, and a court has not yet weighed in on this
issue.
Lastly, due to the absence of a warning horn sound, a Quiet Zone may increase the likelihood of
collisions depending on the adequacy of any supplementary safety measures installed at the at-
grade crossing. An increased number of collisions would increase the number of prospective
lawsuits an·d the city's potential exposure to liability.
Attachments: A. NCTD letter of Dec. 21, 2018
B. Agenda Bill #18, 757 of Oct. 10, 2006
C. Agenda Bill #21,350 of Aug. 27, 2013
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cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Ron Kemp, Assistant City Attorney
Paz Gomez, Public Works Director
Debbie Fountain, Community & Economic Development Director
Marshall Plantz, Transportation Director
Amanda Guy, Deputy City Attorney
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BOARD OF liiRECTORS
R'ebecca Jones
Mayor, rnv. of son Mateo;
Boord Chnir
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Coun[ilmember, Oiy of Corlsliod
·oave Druker
Mayor,. City ornel Mor
Tony ]{ronz.
Coun,ilmembir, City of En1in1tils
Paul McNamara
Mayor, Cily orEscondido
Jack Fe.Der
NCTD Board· of Directors
Sent Via Emaii
Re: Coastai· Rail Cotridbr Operations Upqate
We are ·· co:ntac.tlng · you with important inforrna.,tion regarding rail services along 01,1r
coastalcorridor·to ens.ure thatyou are aware ofa recentoperat,onai change related to.
:Us,a_ge of trc;1in .110:ms. Cµtrently,, trait)$ nad only been sbunding their bor_a: at road
·crossings ~nd 11ot at p~cl~stri;cin-onJy crossings. Effective in,m~djately bcised on
cHrectfori received from the Federal REiifroad Adril,nistrat1on (FRA), all trains -commuter
ancffr'~ight -'nl):ist sqJJJld theirh.¢rttin accord.ante wiJlt Caiifornia Publi~ Utilities (CPt)C).
regulation Public Utflity Cod·e 7604 when ~pproachirig pedestrian cross·mgs.;
As you can lmagine, horn use will rncreas.e due to-this reg,utation. In addition; freight
trc;1lns Will now pe soundtng their horns ov$roight as they approach peoestrJan-only
,crossings. The stan:dan;f htirn pattern for crossings is tWo long hofr:t soun:ds,_on~ short
sound, and one r.nore .iqng 6om sound until the train fµUy occupies the cross.ihg;
AIL COASTER stations wlli be im•pacted-by this change uniess. grade. separated (such
~s Solana Beach: Station),. where thei train$. Will orily. be r~quire<;I to Sol!M~ th:efr horn if
the pedestrian gate is open , · ·
Whtie NCTO appreciat~s concerns fornolse control, the bisfrict and the other railroads
t~at_operat~:on oqr track? mustt.<:li'npJy with; ~]I applicabl~ federal :~rjq st~te. regulations,
· Please under$farid that these · regu1ations werei promulgated to suppoft the safety of
pede$tr1ans near the tracks, ·
Councillnember;CilyofOceonside We thank you in advance. for your understanding of.this operational change due to
Bill Horll regulatory requir~ments. Should yori have questions regarding this change, please
Supervisor, (omily of son Diego contact NCJb's Custom·er Service at 760·-sae:.asbo.
J~w.el E.~son
Depuly h\oyor, (ify o!Solonn Beod1 SJncetefy,
John Franklin
Depuly h\oyor, (ify of Vista
EXECUTIVE DIJ!E(TO,R Sean Loofbourrow
Motthe.w 0. Mer Chief of Safely &. Security
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Lon A.Winfree CQ; Karen Tucholski, ChiefAdrninistrative Officer, NCTD
Brian E Burkett, Manager of C~$tomei' Service; N'CTb
CITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
AB# 18,757
MTG. 10/10/06
DEPT. ENG
RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
REGARDING THE PURSUIT OF ESTABLISHING
RAILROAD CROSSING QUIET ZONES CITY ATTY.
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive report and determine if the process to establish railroad crossing Quiet Zones should be
initiated.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published the Final Rule on the Use of Locomotive
Horns at Highway Rail Grade Crossings on April 27, 2005 i'n response to a legislative mandate.
The Final Rule became effective on June 24, 2005 and it requires that locomotive horns be sounded
at all public at-grade crossings (49 CFR Part 222) as a warning to highway users. The locomotive
horn must be sounded 15-20 seconds before entering the at-grade crossing, but no more than one-
quarter of a mile in advance of the at-grade crossing.
In Carlsbad, the four at-grade railroad crossings are located at Cannon Road, Tamarack Avenue,
Carlsbad Village Drive, and Grand Avenue. The pattern for blowing the horn remains two long,
one short, and one long sounding that is to be repeated as necessary until the locomotive clears the
crossings. Authority remains for the locomotive engineer to vary this pattern as necessary for
crossings that are in close proximity or in emergency situations. An important aspect of the Final Rule
is that it pre-empts any state or local laws regarding the use of a train horn at public crossings.
For several years, the City Council and staff have received citizen concerns regarding the blowing of
locomotive horns and a desire to minimize or silence the horn blowing. The Final Rule provides the
opportunity to mitigate the effects of the train horn noise and stipulates that only public authorities
(PA) have the option to establish quiet zones, provided that certain supplemental or alternative safety
measures are in place at the railroad crossing and that the crossing accident rate meets FRA
standards. In Carlsbad, the pursuit of a Quiet Zone could be considered in the category of Full and
Potential New Quiet Zones. A Full Quiet Zone are zones where the horn is silenced 24 hours per day.
Partial Quiet Zones silence the horn only a portion of the day, typically between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Cities or counties are the only public authorities that can seek to establish Quiet Zones.' The railroad
agency cannot. North County Transit District (NCTD} is the owner of and maintenance agency for the
railroad facility and right-of-way through Carlsbad and for the entire railroad facility from the
Orange/San Diego County boundary to the Del Mar/San Diego City boundary. The Board of Directors
for NCTD have indicated a willingness to cooperate with cities to pursue and establish Quiet Zones
under the new federal regulation.
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED □
DENIED □
CONTINUED □
WITHDRAWN □
AMENDED □
CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC □----
CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN □
RETURNED TO STAFF □
OTHER -SEE MINUTES □
Council acce ted the Re ort and directed
staff to initiate the process.
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The basic concepts underlying a cooperative relationship that would be followed between Carlsbad
and NCTD if the City Council decides to pursue the establishment of a Quiet Zone at one or more
locations are summarized as follows:
1. Carlsbad is the public authority seeking to establish the Quiet Zone and will act as the lead
agency.
2. The development and application process to establish one or more Quiet Zones in Carlsbad
must be cost-neutral to NCTD.
3. If the City Council determines that design of a Quiet Zone will proceed, Carlsbad must enter
into a contract with NCTD for the design of all railroad improvements necessary and Carlsbad
would be required to reimburse NCTD for these costs. NCTD is imposing this requirement in
order to preserve their control of the consistency of design changes necessary to the railroad
safety equipment at the at-grade crossing.
4. Should Carlsbad decide to pursue the construction of improvements to establish a Quiet Zone,
a contract with NCTD would be necessary utilizing a Combined License, Cost and
Maintenance Agreement for such construction. Carlsbad would reimburse NCTD for all
construction-related costs for the railroad improvements to preserve NCTD control of changes
to the railroad and for safety and coordination reasons.
5. After implementation of the Quiet Zone, any net increase in NCTD annual maintenance costs
at a crossing resulting from the Quiet Zone implementation would be reimbursed to NCTD by
Carlsbad as part of a contract agreement.
6. NCTD will obtain insurance coverage for the Quiet Zone liability and name Carlsbad as
additional insured on NCTD's insurance policy. Carlsbad will be responsible to reimburse
NCTD for the incremental increase in insurance costs for such coverage, proportional to the
total number of Quiet Zone grade crossings in each jurisdiction having a Quiet Zone.
In addition to the administrative actions, the Quiet Zone is established by installing supplemental
safety measures (SSM's) at the railroad crossing. A partial list of SSM's that might be required include
quad gates, automatic gate arms specifically for pedestrians, upgrades to existing crossing arms by
the addition of additional lights and electronic bells, railroad signalizing equipment, pre-emption
features at nearby traffic signals, traffic signal detection system for railroad gate operations, signs and
striping, and other infrastructure needs such as roadway and sidewalk improvements, channelization
to ensure that pedestrians do not circumvent the gate arms, bollards, and fencing along the railroad
track.
The attached Exhibit 2 contains Exhibit "A", a 19-step outline prepared by NCTD staff as a summary
of the process the public authority (PA) would follow to establish a Quiet Zone. The detailed
requirements are contained in the federal regulations. Although Carlsbad would be responsible to
establish the Quiet Zone, there would be significant coordination with NCTD. Through a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU), NCTD will design, construct, and maintain the railroad improvements
associated with the Quiet Zone. All costs associated with these activities will be reimbursed to NCTD
by Carlsbad prior to expenditures occurring.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This informal action before the City Council has been determined to be statutorily exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15262, Feasibility and
Planning Studies, of the State CEQA Guidelines and will not have any adverse significant impact on
the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An informal, preliminary meeting was recently held with representatives from NCTD and the California
Public Utilities Commission to determine a rough order of magnitude cost to implement the four
Quiet Zones in Carlsbad. The rough estimate developed by NCTD staff for the railroad signal warning
devices costs are in the range of $2.2 million with an expected additional cost of $250,000 for NCTD
support design consultants, construction support, and contract signal maintainers. Roadway
improvements and other infrastructure needs could add an additional $250,000 or more. Thus, the
preliminary cost estimate to implement a Quiet Zone in Carlsbad at the four at-grade railroad locations
is $2.7 million, with the expected range to be between $2,000,000 and $2,700,000.
At this time, there are no federal or state funds known to be available to implement a Quiet Zone.
Establishing an ~ssessment district can be explored to assess the costs of implementing the
Quiet Zone to those residents that receive the benefit.
EXHIBITS:
1. · Location Map.
2. Exhibit "A" -NCTD Outline of Processing Steps to Establish a Quiet Zone.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Robert T. Johnson, Jr., (760) 602-2752, bjohn@ci.carlsbad.ca. us
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Exhibit "A"
Phase 1: Application Process, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Risk Assessment
1. The PA shall comply with the requirements set forth in the federal regulation for
the creation of a Quiet Zone, 49 CFR Part 222.
2. The PA shall submit all docmnentation to NCTD that is submitted to the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) and California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC).
3. It is the responsibility of the PA to adhere to this policy's requirements and those
set forth in the federal regulation for the establishment of a Quiet Zone.
4. The PA shall submit to NCTD a Notice of Intent (NOi) to create a Quiet Zone.
5. The PA shall invite all railroad operators affected by the proposed Quiet Zone, as
well as the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC), to a Field Diagnostic Review Meeting. All
requirements stemming from the Field Diagnostic Review Meeting shall be
implemented in the establishment of the Quiet Zone. Said invited parties will
include NCTD, Amtrak, and BNSF, and will also include Metrolink for the City
of Oceanside, and MTS for the City of San Diego. The Field Diagnostic Review
Meeting shall also address pedestrian-and bicycle-related issues.
6. The PA shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NCTD for
all work described in this Phase I, after the Field Diagnostic Review Meeting .
. 7. For each crossing that is located within the proposed Quiet Zone, the PA shall
conduct a traffic and queuing study, as well as a separate pedestrian study that
includes in its evaluation the impacts pedestrians may have on railroad operations.
All such studies and reports shall be promptly provided to NCTD and the CPUC
for review.
8. The PA shall update the National Grade Crossing Inventory data with the FRA
and CPUC. In doing so, the PA shall use data gathered from each operator and
NCTD, together with the data from the traffic study. The PA shall apply this
updated information to the FRA Risk Calculator for the proposed Quiet Zone.
9. The PA shall provide NCTD, all rail operators, and the CPUC with preliminary
drawings of each crossing within the proposed Quiet Zone. Such preliminary
drawings will show all improvements as delineated from the Field Diagnostic
Review Meeting, as well as all subsequent requirements submitted to the PA. A
California Professional Engineer registered in the field of civil engineering shall
· prepare such preliminary drawings.
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10. Based upon the preliminary drawings, NCTD shall provide the PA with an order
of magnitude cost estimate for the design, construction, and maintenance for the
required railroad improvements and related itei:ns necessary for the establishment
of the Quiet Zone.
Phase II: Design, Construction, and Maintenance Agreement to Implement Quiet
Zone
11 . The PA shall execute a Design, Construction, and Maintenance agreement with
NCTD for all railroad related work as described above. Such Design,
Construction, and Maintenance Agreement shall be a NCTD standard agreement.
12. NCTD shall perform the railroad related designs including but not limited to, new
and upgraded warning devices, gates, power out indicators, wayside horns, Quiet
Zone confirmation signals, exit management systems, grade crossing panels,
signal system modification, addition and alternations of signal housing, pedestrian
control devices, third-party utility connections, relocations, or modifications, in-
pavement loop detectors, and other necessary signal requirements.
13. The PA shall submit any required applications to the CPUC for the approval of
any changes to any crossing within the Quiet Zone.
14. NCTD shall submit a revised cost estimate to the PA after the completion of the
design and prior to NCTD's development of an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The PA
shall provide in writing their acceptance of the revised estimate prior to.NCTD's
preparation of the IFB.
15. The construction schedule for railroad related improvements shall be established
by NCTD for minimal disruption to ongoing railroad operations. This may require
significant off-hours and "night work." The PA shall coordinate the construction
of non-railroad related improvements with NCTD.
16. Prior to NCTD issuance of an Invitation for Bid (IFB), the PA shall submit a
Letter of Acceptance to NCTD for the final construction and maintenance costs,
schedule, and requirements to NCTD.
17. NCTD shall procure and construct the required railroad-related improvements at
PA's cost and will notify the PA when all work has been completed and accepted
byNCTD.
18. The PA shall notify NCTD in writing that all requirements for the establishment
of the Quiet Zone have been met. ·
19. After completion of the construction and the establishment of the Quiet Zone, the
PA shall conduct a periodic review. These reviews will be conducted in the field
and will consider any changes, together with any future improvements or
developments that may have or will affect the qualification of the Quiet Zone.
Should additional improvements be required in order to maintain the Quiet Zone,
the PA shall reimburse NCTD for any additional costs associated with said
improvements. The PA shall also agree to make any necessary non-railroad
related improvements at no cost to NCTD.
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Quiet Zone Question by Mayor Pro Tern Hall
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In his briefing ioday, Mr. Hall asked about the status of the Quiet Zone progress in San Diego. The Quiet
Zone was initiated by CCDC. They have executed the MOU with NCTD and have paid the $250,000
deposit for design. The field review is tomorrow and NCTD expects 30% design plans to be completed by
the end of December.
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We have been made aware that the city council will be meeting this evening to initiate the process of adopting a
Quiet Zone for the Grand Ave. intersection. We will not be able to attend this meeting but would like to voice our
opinion on ·the subject. As residents of the Village by the Sea condos we are well aware of the horn blowing all
times of the day. We feel that since this intersection already has crossing gates and signals there is rio reason for
this horn blowing. While some conductors seen to appreciate the fact that people are sleeping -there are some
that seem to feel that since they are up -we all should be awake. They not only blow their horns as they
approach the intersection but continue all the way through and beyond.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would consider silencing these trains and make our city more peaceful.·
Janet & Dan O'Hara
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"Bart Dickins" <Bart.Dickins@thdins.com>
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10/09/2006 2:03 PM
Village by the Sea
To Whom It May Concern:
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It is our understanding that the Carlsbad City Council will be meeting tomorrow (October 1 O) to discuss the
adoption of a "Quiet Zone" on the Grand Ave. intersection along with the other railroad intersections in Carlsbad.
As a homeowner of a townhouse in the Village by the Sea community, we are in favor of the adoption of a "Quiet
Zone" at the various railroad crossings in Carlsbad. The noise that the trains make when blowing their whistles
incessantly each time they cross our nearby intersection is very disruptive. This obviously occurs at all hours of
the day and night. The adoption of a "Quiet Zone" will promote a more residential community for all of the
homeowners, as well as create a more settling environment for people to work and live in.
We urge the City Council to adopt the "Quiet Zone" concept in Carlsbad. The elimination of trains blowing their
whistle in our area would be a tremendous improvement to the quality of life, and enhance the City's ability to
further develop the Village area.
Thank you for taking our comments under consideration.
Regards,
Bart & Cheryl Dickins
Barton J. Dickins, CLU
Trapani Hartwick & Dickins
Insurance and Financial Services, Inc.
Member of Strategic Benefits Group, LLP
888 W. 6th Street, 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel.: 213-622-1177
Fax: 213-624-3070
Direct Dial: 213-243-7086
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
COASTAL CORRIDOR QUIET ZONES
DEPT. DIRECTOR
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To rece ive a presentation from Reed Caldwell, Deputy General Manager of North County Transit District
regarding the Coastal Corridor Quiet Zones.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Mr. Caldwell will give an update on_the Coastal Corridor Quiet Zones.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: .
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the
meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physica l change in the environment,
or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
EXHIBITS:
None.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Skip Hammann 760-602-2730 skip.hammann@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CLERK USE.
COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED □ CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC □
DENIED □ CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN □
CONTINUED □ RETURNED TO STAFF □
WITHDRAWN □ OTHER -SEE MINUTES □
AMENDED □ REPORT RECEIVED
COASTAL CORRIDOR QUIET ZONES
City of Carlsbad
Council Meeting
August27,2013 ·
Reed Caldwell
Deputy General Manager
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• Train horns no longer sound
-Except in Emergencies, Trespassers, etc.
-At discretion of locomotive engineer
• Active warning devices still operate
-Crossing bells and lights
• Crossing safety measures
implemented at crossing
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Regulatory
Background
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Federal Railroad Adm~nistration {FRA) ''FYnal Rule''
• Adopted August 17, 2006
• Details the Federal rules for
. locomotive horn use and
requirements for establishment of
Quiet Zones
• Preempts State laws governing
the sounding of locomotive horns
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California Public Utilities Commission
CPUC General Order No. 88-B
-Adopted: January 8, 2004
• Establishes criteria of altering
highway-rail crossings
• Railroad supervises work between
rai-ls and within 2-ft of rails ·
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• NCTD Board Policy No. 18
-Adopted: October 18, 2012
-Purpose: Support for Cities
-Cities' are lead agencies for securing
funding, permitting, and approvals
-Cost Neutral to NCTD
-Added Wayside Horn System
-NCTD performs construction
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North County Transit District 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 967-2828 • www.GoNCTD.com
Quiet Zone Efforts for Inland and Coastal Corridors
• City of Encinitas
-Chesterfield Crossing Feasibility Study -Feb 2005
• City of Vista
-Grade Crossing Review -Apr 2006
• City of Oceanside
-MOU for Preliminary Design -Nov 2006
• City of Del Mar
-MOU for Site Diagnostic -Aug 2007
-Wayside Horn Operational -Sep 2012
• City of San Diego.
-MOU for Preliminary Design -Nov 2006 . ·
-12 Crossing Quiet Zone Operational -Nov 2012
North County Transit District 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 967-2828 • www.GoNCTD.com
-Centre City
Development
Corporation (CCDC)
paid 100% of quiet
zone costs
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Sample
Intersections
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Quiet Zone Safety Improvements Examples
Median Islands &
Crossing Gates (2)
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Quiet Zone Safety Improvements Example
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Quiet Zone Safety Improvements Example
One Way Street,
Median Islands , &
Crossing Gates (4)
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Coastal Corridor ·
Programmatic
Study
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Quiet Zone Programmatic Study for the
Coastal Corridor
• Use Corridor-Wide Risk Index
-Cost/Benefit
• Uniform coordinated safety
improvements
• Eliminates noise "leakage" between
Cities with and without Quiet Zones
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Cont. Coastal Corr~dor-Wide Quiet Zones
• Coastal Corridor (Orange County to Broadway)
-27 total at-grade crossings
• 7 crossings in San Diego Quiet Zone
• 1 crossing with a Wayside Horn in Del Mar
Oceanside 5
Carlsbad 4
Grand Avenue
Carlsbad Village Drive
Tamarack Avenue
Cannon Road
Encinitas 4
Solana Beach 0
Del Mar 1
San Diego 13
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North County Transit District 810 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 967-2828 • www.GoNCTD.com
• FRA: Local Jurisdictions Lead Quiet
Zone Process
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• Past work on Quiet Zones by
· Communities
• Increased Train Traffic in Regional
Plans ·
-2013 Passenger Trains -44/day
-2030 Passenger Trains -76/day
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• City of San Diego Quiet Zone
Investment: $21 Million, 100% of a
Quiet Zone with 12 crossings
• SANDAG & NCTD do not have
funding to support Quiet Zones
-Insufficient SANDAG funding for 2050 Plan
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Questions?
. Reed Caldwell
North County rransit District
August 27, 2013
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CITY OF ENCINITAS
QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
AUGUST 16, 2019
ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF ENCINITAS
QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
JULY 2019
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CITY OF ENCINITAS QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
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1 PURPOSE & NEED ................................................... 1
2 QUIET ZONE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............. 4
3 IMPLEMENTATION NEXT STEPS ............................ 6
4 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS & COSTS ...................... 8
4.1 Leucadia Boulevard ...................................................................... 9
4.2 Encinitas Station ......................................................................... 11
4.3 D Street ...................................................................................... 13
4.4 E Street ....................................................................................... 15
APPENDICES
A CONCEPT DESIGN PLANS
B DETAILED COST ESTIMATES
C QUIET ZONE CALCULATOR RESULTS
D EVALUATION OF SITE DIAGNOSTIC COMMENTS
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1 PURPOSE & NEED
The City of Encinitas is conducting this Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis to recommend
upgrades to at-grade railroad crossings that will allow the establishment of a citywide “Quiet Zone”—in which train conductors are not required to sound train horns when approaching at-grade crossings under routine conditions. In the event of unsafe conditions, Quiet Zones do not apply and train conductors may sound their horns.
The recommended upgrades at each crossing are known as Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs), which are federally defined infrastructure improvements that include
pedestrian gates, auto gates, fencing, audible warning systems, and other elements.
The project area to create a comprehensive Quiet Zone spans four at-grade crossings of
the rail corridor within the City: Leucadia Boulevard, Encinitas Station, D Street, and E Street (Figure 1). Improvements at these four locations would build upon the recently
established Quiet Zone at Chesterfield Drive—the southernmost vehicular crossing in the City—to create a citywide Quiet Zone.
REPORT ORGANIZATION
This report evaluates and recommends SSMs for each of the four studied locations, and
is divided into the following sections:
— Section 2: Quiet Zone General Requirements is a basic primer on Quiet Zone
regulations and requirements.
— Section 3: Implementation Next Steps summarizes the next steps for project
implementation, including a sample schedule and environmental considerations.
— Section 4: Project Descriptions & Costs describes the proposed SSMs at each
location and their estimated total costs.
— The appendices contain additional technical details:
— Appendix A: Concept design plans.
— Appendix B: Detailed cost estimates.
— Appendix C: Results of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Quiet Zone Calculator.
— Appendix D: Evaluation of improvements proposed in the initial site diagnostic meeting with stakeholders.
BACKGROUND: RAIL CORRIDOR VISION STUDY
The Encinitas Rail Corridor Vision Study (RCVS) was a comprehensive, stakeholder-driven effort to examine mobility issues and opportunities in the Encinitas coastal rail corridor. Completed in 2018, the RCVS took a broad perspective, coordinating multiple infrastructure elements to create a unified vision for the rail corridor with both near-term and long-term objectives.
A key element of the RCVS recommendations was achieving a quieter rail corridor by implementing a citywide Quiet Zone for trains. That recommendation set the stage for this analysis, which assesses the feasibility of a citywide Quiet Zone, estimates the costs of improvements, and outlines a potential implementation process.
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“BOOKEND” REQUIREMENT AT CANNON ROAD TO ESTABLISH
PERMANENT QUIET ZONE
To create a permanent, effective Quiet Zone throughout Encinitas—including any future at-grade crossings that may be constructed in the future—the segment of rail corridor north of Leucadia Boulevard must be “bookended” by a second at-grade roadway crossing with Quiet Zone status.
The nearest at-grade crossing to the north is at Cannon Road in the City of Carlsbad, approximately five miles from Leucadia Boulevard. Without Quiet Zone establishment at
this location, any future at-grade pedestrian crossings north of Leucadia Boulevard would be outside the Quiet Zone limits, requiring train horns to be sounded.
However, this “bookend” requirement for Cannon Road only applies if a new at-grade pedestrian crossing is constructed north of Leucadia Boulevard. If this does not occur,
improvements at Cannon Road would not be necessary to create an effective Quiet Zone throughout Encinitas.
RAIL CORRIDOR CONTEXT & GROWTH
The Encinitas coast is a resource enjoyed by many, populated with unique residential communities, business districts, and beaches. Paralleling the coast just 1,000-1,500 feet inland, the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Corridor is a significant heavy railroad corridor traversed by over 60 daily trains in its San Diego County section, including Amtrak and COASTER passenger services as well as freight operations. It is the nation’s second-busiest intercity passenger rail corridor and rapidly growing.
With several double-tracking projects in progress to meet growing demand, the LOSSAN Corridor continues to accommodate more trains, with long-term plans to serve up to 101 daily trains by 2030 (Table 1). In Encinitas, double-tracking is complete south of G Street, and two additional projects to double-track the rest of the city are currently in development.
Table 1: Estimated Trains Per Day, 2020 and 2030
Service 2020 Planned 2030 Planned
Intercity (Amtrak) 26 36
Commuter (NCTD COASTER) 30 54
Freight (BNSF) 11 11
TOTAL 67 101
Source: LOSSAN Infrastructure Development Plan for San Diego County (SANDAG, 2013)
The rail corridor bisects each of the City’s coastal communities. The sound of train noise is a nuisance to many, diminishing quality of life through undesirable psychological effects—including stress and annoyance—as well as physiological health effects such as hearing impairments and sleep disturbance. The ability to cross the railroad corridor safely is another concern of the residents.
Implementing a citywide Quiet Zone in Encinitas can greatly improve quality of life for residents, visitors, business owners and employees’ alike. The result will be less noise on their properties as well as improved safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists moving about the coastal corridor.
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2 QUIET ZONE GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS
WHY DO TRAINS USUALLY HAVE TO SOUND THEIR HORNS?
The federal Train Horn Rule (49 CFR Part 222) requires trains to sound their horns when approaching at-grade crossings to let people know the train is approaching and to stay clear. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulates roadway-rail grade crossings with the aim of reducing collisions between trains and autos/pedestrians/bicyclists. Train operators are required to sound their horns for 15-20 seconds and no more than one-quarter mile in advance of a roadway-rail grade crossing.
WHAT IS A QUIET ZONE?
A Quiet Zone is a section of a rail line at least one-half mile long with one or more vehicular at-grade rail crossings in which horns on heavy rail trains (e.g. COASTER, Amtrak and freight) are not routinely sounded when approaching at-grade crossings. Quiet Zones may be established at any roadway-rail grade crossing that meets federal requirements.
The aim of a Quiet Zone is to reduce noise around roadway-rail grade crossings for nearby residents and businesses. However, because train horns may still be sounded in unsafe conditions as determined by the train operator—and because Quiet Zones do not eliminate bells located at the crossings themselves—Quiet Zones may be more accurately described as “reduced noise zones.”
A Quiet Zone can be active 24 hours a day, or during part of the day (e.g. at night).
WHAT CONDITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO CREATE A QUIET ZONE?
Because the absence of train horns increases the risk of a crossing collision, Quiet Zones require additional safety features to be installed. These supplementary safety measures (SSMs) are defined in the federal Train Horn Rule, and include:
— Four-quadrant gates that fully block vehicular traffic from entering the crossing
— Gates with raised medians or other channelization devices (e.g. fencing)
— Wayside horns directed toward the crossing roadway
— Other infrastructure elements
In some cases, some or all SSMs may already be in place while in other situations, installation of some SSMs may be necessary prior to Quiet Zone establishment.
HOW ARE THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY SAFETY MEASURES
DETERMINED?
The FRA offers a free, online Quiet Zone Calculator to assist local jurisdictions in assessing Quiet Zone eligibility and identifying specific SSMs that may be required. The
calculator considers many characteristics including existing infrastructure, the number of passing trains per day, the speed of passing trains, the size of the roadway crossing, the
volume of traffic on the roadway crossing, and historical safety data. The output is a Quiet Zone Risk Index score for each studied crossing.
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The Quiet Zone Calculator allows the local jurisdiction to consider a variety of options in determining which SSMs make the most sense. Implementing agencies should first assess the level of risk at each crossing under existing conditions, and then reassess the crossings with one or more SSMs installed, to determine the change in the Quiet Zone Risk Index that would result from the improvements.
DO QUIET ZONES REQUIRE APPROVAL?
The FRA has established an automatic approval process known as Public Authority Designation to streamline Quiet Zone establishment for crossings with sufficiently low risk factors. Proposed Quiet Zones may qualify for this process if their Quiet Zone Risk Index,
as calculated by the FRA Quiet Zone Calculator, is below the following standards:
— Risk Index with Horns: The level of risk that would exist if train horns were sounded at every public crossing in the proposed Quiet Zone.
— Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold: The average of the calculated risk at all
public at-grade rail crossings where train horns are routinely sounded. Updated annually by the FRA.
At many crossings—including all studied crossings in Encinitas—installation of one or more SSMs will be sufficient to lower the risk index to qualify for automatic approval via Public Authority Designation.
If the local jurisdiction opts not to install any of the SSMs defined in the Train Horn Rule—
due to feasibility constraints or other local concerns—it may also consider the use of Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) to achieve Quiet Zone status. ASMs include SSMs that have been modified to address unique local conditions, other infrastructure improvements that are not specific SSMs defined in the Train Horn Rule, and non-engineering methods such as education and enforcement. However, any use of ASMs renders the proposed Quiet Zone ineligible for automatic approval via Public Authority
Designation, and instead requires formal application approval by the FRA, as well as continual monitoring and analysis to ensure the risk continues to be reduced.
WHO CAN ESTABLISH A QUIET ZONE IN ENCINITAS?
The City of Encinitas may implement Quiet Zones within city limits as the local public
authority responsible for traffic control and law enforcement of at-grade crossings.
HOW MUCH DOES A QUIET ZONE COST TO IMPLEMENT AND WHO
PAYS?
Costs will vary depending on the number of crossings being improved and the types of SSMs required. Section 4 includes descriptions and estimated costs for the proposed improvements at the four studied locations, and Appendix B contains more detailed cost estimates.
The implementing agency would be responsible for funding all costs associated with implementation, including construction of the required supplemental safety measures.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT QUIET ZONES?
The FRA website has an overview of Quiet Zones including detailed regulations and instructions at http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0889. The Quiet Zone Calculator is available https://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/quiet (requires free registration).
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3 IMPLEMENTATION NEXT STEPS
Table 2 summarizes the recommended process and next steps to establish the proposed Quiet Zone. The project is estimated to take approximately three years, from the identification of project funding to ultimate activation of the Quiet Zone. Within this timeframe, final design and regulatory approvals are estimated to take a minimum of 18
months, selection of a construction contractor a minimum of three months, and actual construction a minimum of 12 months.
The FRA Quiet Zone Calculator results (Appendix C) indicate that installation of the SSMs described in Section 4 could reduce the risk index at all four locations to levels sufficient to qualify the proposed Quiet Zone for FRA’s automatic approval process via Public Authority Designation. Automatic Approval therefore is assumed in Table 2, which
would save up to 6-12 months compared to the FRA’s formal application-based approval process. See Section 2 for more details on the FRA Quiet Zone Calculator and approval processes.
Table 2: Potential Project Schedule
Milestone Current Status &
Target Schedule
Identification of Crossings to Be Included in Quiet Zone Complete
Determination of Required SSMs with FRA Quiet Zone Calculator Complete
Preliminary Engineering Complete
Initial Site Diagnostic Meeting Complete
Conceptual Plan Development Complete
Identification of Project Funding TBD
Notice to Proceed (NTP) for Final Design & Environmental
Clearance TBD
Update U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form to Reflect Current
Conditions NTP + 3 Months
Environmental Clearance (3 Month Duration; Assumes CEQA &
NEPA Exemptions) NTP + 6-9 Months
Begin Final Design NTP + 9 Months
Final Site Diagnostic Meeting NTP + 9 Months
Quiet Zone Notice of Intent & 60-Day Comment Period (2 Month
Duration) NTP + 9-11 Months
CPUC General Order 88-B Application & Approval (5 Month
Duration) NTP + 10-15 months
End Final Design / Ready to List for Advertising NTP + 18 Months
Selection of Construction Contractor NTP + 20 Months
Construction (12 Month Duration) NTP + 21-33 Months
Quiet Zone Notice of Establishment NTP + 33 Months
Quiet Zone Activated (21 Days After Notice of Establishment) NTP + 34 Months
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CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) REVIEW &
GENERAL ORDER 88-B
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has regulatory authority over at-grade
crossings statewide. Any modifications to at-grade crossings—including SSMs intended to establish a Quiet Zone—must be approved by CPUC in accordance with its General Order 88-B process.
Additionally, while Quiet Zones themselves do not require state approval, the CPUC’s
Rail Crossings and Engineering Branch is required to evaluate and provide written comments on all Quiet Zone notices of intent, establishment, or continuation. CPUC staff
also must be included in site diagnostic meetings to review proposed improvements at any at-grade crossings.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
Projects to install SSMs and other infrastructure at railroad crossings are subject to
applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and guidelines. Generally, locally funded and state-funded projects are subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). Federally funded projects or projects that require permits or approvals from federal agencies are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and the regulations applicable to those agencies.
Several jurisdictions that implemented Quiet Zones determined Quiet Zone SSMs to be
categorically exempt from CEQA as improvements to existing facilities (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)) and similarly exempt from NEPA if using federal funds or requiring
federal approvals/permits. However, as lead agency for CEQA, each jurisdiction should evaluate the potential impacts of the specific SSMs proposed at each location—
considering effects including, but not limited to, noise, visual resources, and traffic operations/circulation—to make its own determination regarding environmental review. If
it is unclear whether SSMs could result in significant impacts under CEQA, an Initial Study could be prepared.
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4 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS & COSTS
The following sections describe the recommended improvements at each of the four project locations:
— Table 3 shows the estimated cost of improvements all crossing locations.
— Sections 4.1 through 4.4 summarize the improvements at each location.
— Appendix A contains detailed concept plans for each location.
— Appendix B contains detailed cost estimates for each location.
— Appendix C contains the results of the FRA Quiet Zone Calculator for all locations.
— Appendix D lists all additional scope items suggested by stakeholder agencies at a site diagnostic meeting held on January 24, 2018.
The initial basis for design is the analysis conducted with the FRA Quiet Zone Calculator
(Appendix C), which identified SSMs sufficient to lower the risk index below the required thresholds.
As described in Appendix D, the recommended improvements also include additional scope items suggested by stakeholder agencies at a site diagnostic meeting held on January 24, 2018. Participants included the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and North County Transit District (NCTD).
The Cannon Road crossing (City of Carlsbad) is included in Table 3 since this roadway at-grade crossing is necessary to create a “bookend” for the Quiet Zone to cover any future at-grade crossings north of Leucadia Boulevard (see Section 1).
Table 3: Summary Cost Estimate
Location Estimated Construction Cost
Estimated Total Project Cost
Leucadia Boulevard $ 1.16 million $ 2.66 million
Encinitas Station $ 0.25 million $ 0.60 million
D Street $ 1.10 million $ 2.56 million
E Street $ 0.89 million $ 1.96 million
Cannon Road (City of Carlsbad) TBD TBD
TOTAL $ 3.40 million $ 7.78 million
As detailed in Appendix B, the cost estimates include the following key assumptions:
— All costs include design, environmental, construction, and associated soft costs.
— Unit prices are based on Caltrans Contract Cost Database for District 11, 2018/2019.
— The Construction Cost Estimate is in 2019 dollars. The total Project Cost Estimate is in Year of Expenditure dollars.
— Annual escalation assumed to be 3% compounded for a design/construction period of 4 years, with Year of Expenditure starting in the 2nd quarter of 2019 and construction ending in 3rd quarter of 2023.
CITY OF ENCINITAS QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
WSP July 2019 Page 9
4.1 LEUCADIA BOULEVARD
EXISTING CONDITIONS
This rail crossing is at the signalized intersection of Vulcan Avenue, Leucadia Boulevard,
and North Coast Highway 101. There currently are two gate arms, one on the east and west sides of the tracks, plus bell and warning lights. There is sidewalk on the north side of Leucadia Boulevard with an ADA ramp on the western portion to accommodate the steep grade.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY MEASURES
The recommended SSMs that would allow for Quiet Zone establishment at Leucadia
Boulevard are:
— Four quadrant gate system
— Pedestrian gate arms
— Pedestrian swing gates
— Fencing
— Sidewalk widening
— Detectable warning panels on pedestrian approaches
— Signage
— Pavement markings
— Potential timing modification to existing traffic signal at Leucadia Boulevard/North
Coast Highway 101/Vulcan Avenue (requires coordination with adjacent 101 Streetscape and Coastal Rail Trail projects).
Figure 2 is a high-level conceptual exhibit. Appendix A contains more detailed engineering concept design plans.
The approximate cost is $2.66 million which includes design, permitting, construction, and associated costs. Appendix B contains a detailed project cost estimate.
The Quiet Zone Calculator results (Appendix C) indicate that installation of these SSMs would reduce the risk index of the Leucadia Boulevard crossing to a level sufficient to
qualify the proposed Quiet Zone for FRA’s Automatic Approval process.
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Figure 2: Leucadia Boulevard Conceptual Exhibit
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4.2 ENCINITAS STATION
EXISTING CONDITIONS
This is an existing pedestrian railroad crossing with signals to warn of an approaching
train, bell, warning lights, fencing, concrete sidewalk, and rubber panels to make walking over the tracks easier. This crossing connects the Encinitas Station parking lot (adjacent
to Vulcan Avenue) to the platform west of the track.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY MEASURES
The recommended SSMs that would allow for Quiet Zone establishment at Encinitas Station are:
— Pedestrian gate arms
— Pedestrian swing gates
— Replacement of existing rubber panels with concrete panels
— Detectable warning panels on pedestrian approaches
— Fencing
— Sidewalk widening
Figure 3 is a high-level conceptual exhibit. Appendix A contains more detailed engineering concept design plans.
The approximate cost is $0.60 million which includes design, permitting, construction, and associated costs. Appendix B contains a detailed project cost estimate.
The Quiet Zone Calculator results (Appendix C) indicate that installation of these SSMs would reduce the risk index of the Encinitas Station crossing to a level sufficient to qualify
the proposed Quiet Zone for FRA’s Automatic Approval process.
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Figure 3: Encinitas Station Conceptual Exhibit
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4.3 D STREET
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The railroad crosses D Street mid-block. The crossing currently has a bell, warning lights,
and two gate arms (which are primarily oriented to vehicles). There are concrete panels at the vehicular and pedestrian crossing, however the gaps between the rails and the
concrete panels can be a tripping hazard.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY MEASURES
The recommended SSMs that would allow for Quiet Zone establishment at D Street are:
— Four quadrant gate system
— Pedestrian gate arms
— Pedestrian swing gates
— Fencing
— Sidewalk widening
— Detectable warning panels on pedestrian approaches
— Signage
— Pavement markings
— Potential timing modification to existing traffic signal at South Vulcan Avenue and D Street
Figure 4 is a high-level conceptual exhibit. Appendix A contains more detailed
engineering concept design plans.
The approximate cost is $2.56 million which includes design, permitting, construction,
and associated costs. Appendix B contains a detailed project cost estimate.
The Quiet Zone Calculator results (Appendix C) indicate that installation of these SSMs would reduce the risk index of the D Street crossing to a level sufficient to qualify the proposed Quiet Zone for FRA’s Automatic Approval process.
WSP July 2019 Page 14 CITY OF ENCINITAS QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS
Figure 4: D Street Conceptual Exhibit
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4.4 E STREET
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The crossing currently has a bell, warning lights, and two gate arms (which are primarily
oriented to vehicles). There are concrete panels at the vehicular and pedestrian crossing, however the gaps between the rails and the concrete panels can be a tripping hazard.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY MEASURES
The recommended SSMs that would allow for Quiet Zone establishment at E Street are:
— Four-quadrant gate system
— Pedestrian gate arms
— Pedestrian swing gates
— Fencing
— Sidewalk widening
— Detectable warning panels
— Plastic traffic delineators in the median (required due to mountable median curb; alternatively, longer gate arms may require replacement of the existing gate
mechanism or addition of a second gate mechanism)
— Signage
Figure 5 is a high-level conceptual exhibit. Appendix A contains more detailed engineering concept design plans.
The approximate cost is $1.96 million which includes design, permitting, construction, and associated costs. Appendix B contains a detailed project cost estimate.
The Quiet Zone Calculator results (Appendix C) indicate that installation of these SSMs would reduce the risk index of the E Street crossing to a level sufficient to qualify the proposed Quiet Zone for FRA’s Automatic Approval process.
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COST
ESTIMATES
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San Diego, CA 92101-4245
Tel.: +1 619 338-9376
Fax: +1 619 338-8123
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MEMO
TO: Stephanie Kellar, City of Encinitas
FROM: Pete Ruscitti & Karen Kosup, WSP
SUBJECT: Quiet Zone Improvements Project Cost Opinion
DATE: July 31, 2019
This Project Cost Opinion is a component of the larger Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis,
which is providing the City with recommendations to reduce train horn noise along the
coastal rail corridor by installing Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs) and related
infrastructure.
The original Project Cost Opinion was issued in February 2018. It has been updated as a
result of the project team’s review and analysis of additional scope items suggested by
stakeholder agencies at a site diagnostic meeting held on January 24, 2018. This site
diagnostic meeting evaluated at-grade crossings at Leucadia Boulevard, D Street, E
Street, Encinitas Station, and Chesterfield Drive. Chesterfield Drive costs are not
included in this memo as these improvements are already constructed. Stakeholders
included the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) and North County Transit District (NCTD). This revision also reflects
current unit prices and soft costs for each improvement location.
The attached worksheets contain separate Project Cost Opinions for each improvement
location, with the totals summarized in the table below. The Cannon Road crossing (City
of Carlsbad) is included because this vehicular at-grade crossing is necessary to create a
“bookend” for the quiet zone to cover any future at-grade crossings north of Leucadia
Boulevard. Without improvements at Cannon Road, any future at-grade crossings north
of Leucadia Boulevard would be outside the quiet zone limits, requiring train horns to be
sounded.
LOCATION ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST
Leucadia Boulevard $ 1.16 million $ 2.66 million
Encinitas Station $ 0.25 million $ 0.60 million
D Street $ 1.10 million $ 2.56 million
E Street $ 0.89 million $ 1.96 million
Cannon Road (City of Carlsbad) TBD TBD
TOTAL $ 3.40 million $ 7.78 million
These cost estimates include the following key assumptions:
— All costs include design, environmental, construction, and associated soft costs.
— Unit prices are based on Caltrans Contract Cost Database for District 11, 2018/2019.
— The Construction Cost Estimate is in 2019 dollars. The total Project Cost Estimate is
in Year of Expenditure dollars.
— Annual escalation assumed to be 3% compounded for a design/construction period of 4 years, with Year of Expenditure starting in the 2nd quarter of 2019 and
construction ending in 3rd quarter of 2023.
DESIGN COSTS
1 Design Fees 0% to 60%10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$81,390
60% to 100%15.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$122,085
Total Design Fees $203,475
2 Design Contingency 15.0% of Total Design Fees $30,521
3 Permitting & Review Fees $10,000
4 Total Design Costs $244,000
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
5 Engineer's Estimate (Attached)$813,900
6 Construction Contingency 20.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$162,780
7 Mobilization/Demobilization 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$81,390
8 Traffic Handling 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$81,390
9 Traffic Flagging (200hrs at $75/hr)$15,000
10 Total Construction Costs $1,154,500
ESCALATION COSTS
11 Q2 2019 - Q2 2022 9.00% of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$103,905
12 Q3 2022 - Q3 2023 3.00%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$34,635
13 Total Escalation Costs $138,500
NON-CONSTRUCTION COSTS
14 City Administration 2.5%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$28,863
15 Construction Management 20.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$230,900
16 Project Mananagement 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$115,450
17 General Construction Overhead & Profit 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$115,450
18 Materials Testing 1.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$11,545
19 Construction Staking $40,000
20 Inspection Services $20,000
21 Environmental Mitigation $5,000
22 Design Support During Construction 5.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$57,725
23 Utilities (Franchise)7.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$80,815
24 Force Account $5,000
25 Safety Training $10,000
26 Total Non-Construction Costs $720,700
27 Subtotal Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $2,013,700
28 Project Contingency 20.0% of Subtotal (Line 26)$402,740
29 Total Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $2,416,400
30 Total Project Cost (Design, Construction & Non-Construction)$2,660,400
NOTES
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2 Estimates assume minor utility relocations will be necessary. Field survey, design and potholes is required to determine the full extent of any relocations.
Estimates are based on preliminary exhibits dated June 2019. Recommendations provided at Site Diagnostic Meeting on Jan. 24, 2018 and approved by the
City of Encinitas are included.
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Encinitas, CA
Project Cost Opinion Including Site Diagnostic
Preliminary Engineering & Environmental through Final Design & Construction
Prepared by WSP
June 2019
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ITEM NO.ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST AMOUNT
GENERAL
1 Water Pollution Control (2.5% of Total Construction Costs)LS 1.00 $27,540 $27,540
2 Temp Pedestrian Walkway LS 1.00 $40,000 $40,000
SUBTOTAL - GENERAL $67,540
DEMOLITION
3 Total Demolition and Removal LS 1.00 $39,000 $39,000
SUBTOTAL - DEMOLITION $39,000
CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS
4 Minor Concrete (Curb and Gutter)LF 19.00 $50 $950
5 Minor Concrete (Sidewalk, 6" THK)SF 195.00 $30 $5,850
6 Pedestrian Ramp Walkway SF 669.00 $70 $46,830
7 Detectable Warning Strip (includes entire width of ped gate arm)SF 54.00 $70 $3,780
8 Emergency Exit Swing Gate EA 2.00 $5,000 $10,000
9 Landscaping & Irrigation LS 1.00 $10,000 $10,000
10 Handrail LF 184.00 $200 $36,800
11 Fill concrete panels lifting holes at pedestrian areas by NCTD LF 33.00 $50 $1,650
12 Wooden Fence LF 5.00 $100 $500
13 Reconfigure fencing and channelization of pedestrians LS 1.00 $10,000 $10,000
14 Furnish and Install new Concrete Crossing Panels Installed by NCTD TF 10.00 $1,000 $10,000
15 Utility Relocations LS 1.00 $50,000 $50,000
SUBTOTAL - CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS $186,360
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
16 Install additional signage LS 1.00 $5,000 $5,000
17 Pavement Marking (KEEP CLEAR)EA 4.00 $500 $2,000
SUBTOTAL - ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS $7,000
SIGNALING
18 CPUC No. 9E Warning Device Exit Gat - Complete Assembly with 1-Way lamps EA 2.00 $20,000 $40,000
19 CPUC No. 9 Warning Device Entrance Gate EA 1.00 $18,000 $18,000
20 Remove CPUC No 9 gate EA 1.00 $25,000 $25,000
21 Controller & Signal House EA 1.00 $200,000 $200,000
22 Labor - Signal Equipment Installation including Conduit Runs DAY 10.00 $10,000 $100,000
23 Machinery Rental DAY 10.00 $5,000 $50,000
24 Vehicle detection system and conduit improvements LS 1.00 $20,000 $20,000
25 Traffic Signal Timing Modification LS 1.00 $25,000 $25,000
26 Pedestrian gate arm assembly including flashers EA 2.00 $18,000 $36,000
SUBTOTAL - SIGNALING $514,000
TOTAL $813,900
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DESIGN COSTS
1 Design Fees 0% to 60%10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$16,457
60% to 100%15.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$24,686
Total Design Fees $41,143
2 Design Contingency 15.0% of Total Design Fees $6,171
3 Permitting & Review Fees $10,000
4 Total Design Costs $57,300
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
5 Engineer's Estimate (Attached)$164,570
6 Construction Contingency 20.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$32,914
7 Mobilization/Demobilization 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$16,457
8 Traffic Handling 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$16,457
9 Traffic Flagging (200hrs at $75/hr)$15,000
10 Total Construction Costs $245,400
ESCALATION COSTS
11 Q2 2019 - Q2 2022 9.00% of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$22,086
12 Q3 2022 - Q3 2023 3.00%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$7,362
13 Total Escalation Costs $29,400
NON-CONSTRUCTION COSTS
14 City Administration 2.5%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$6,135
15 Construction Management 20.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$49,080
16 Project Mananagement 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$24,540
17 General Construction Overhead & Profit 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$24,540
18 Materials Testing 1.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$2,454
19 Construction Staking $10,000
20 Inspection Services $10,000
21 Environmental Mitigation $5,000
22 Design Support During Construction 5.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$12,270
23 Utilities (Franchise)7.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$17,178
24 Force Account $5,000
25 Safety Training $10,000
26 Total Non-Construction Costs $176,200
27 Subtotal Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $451,000
28 Project Contingency 20.0% of Subtotal (Line 26)$90,200
29 Total Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $541,200
30 Total Project Cost (Design, Construction & Non-Construction)$598,500
NOTES
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2
Estimates are based on preliminary exhibits dated June 2019. Recommendations provided at Site Diagnostic Meeting on Jan. 24, 2018 and approved by the
City of Encinitas are included.
Encinitas Station At-Grade Rail Crossing Quiet Zone Improvements
Encinitas, CA
Project Cost Opinion Including Site Diagnostic
Preliminary Engineering & Environmental through Final Design & Construction
Prepared by WSP
June 2019
Estimates assume minor utility relocations will be necessary. Field survey, design and potholes is required to determine the full extent of any relocations.
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ITEM NO.ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST AMOUNT
DEMOLITION
1 Total Demolition and Removal LS 1.00 $400 $400
SUBTOTAL - DEMOLITION $400
CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS
2 Minor Concrete (Sidewalk, 6" THK)SF 44.00 $30 $1,320
3 Detectable Warning Strip (includes entire width of ped gate arm)SF 43.00 $70 $3,010
4 Fence (Type TBD)LF 68.00 $130 $8,840
5 Emergency Exit Swing Gate EA 2.00 $5,000 $10,000
6 Utility Relocations LS 1.00 $20,000 $20,000
7 Replace exsiting rubber panels with concrete panels by NTCD TF 16.00 $625 $10,000
SUBTOTAL - CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS $53,170
SIGNALING
8 CPUC No. 9 Warning Device - Pedestrian Gate 1-Way (Front Lights)EA 2.00 $18,000 $36,000
9 Labor - Signal Equipment Installation including Conduit Runs DAY 5.00 $10,000 $50,000
10 Machinery Rental DAY 5.00 $5,000 $25,000
SUBTOTAL - SIGNALING $111,000
TOTAL $164,570
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DESIGN COSTS
1 Design Fees 0% to 60%10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$77,659
60% to 100%15.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$116,488
Total Design Fees $194,146
2 Design Contingency 15.0% of Total Design Fees $29,122
3 Permitting & Review Fees $10,000
4 Total Design Costs $233,300
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
5 Engineer's Estimate (Attached)$776,585
6 Construction Contingency 20.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$155,317
7 Mobilization/Demobilization 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$77,659
8 Traffic Handling 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$77,659
9 Traffic Flagging (200hrs at $75/hr)$15,000
10 Total Construction Costs $1,102,200
ESCALATION COSTS
11 Q2 2019 - Q2 2022 9.00% of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$99,198
12 Q3 2022 - Q3 2023 3.00%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$33,066
13 Total Escalation Costs $132,300
NON-CONSTRUCTION COSTS
14 City Administration 2.5%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$27,555
15 Construction Management 20.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$220,440
16 Project Mananagement 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$110,220
17 General Construction Overhead & Profit 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$110,220
18 Materials Testing 1.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$11,022
19 Construction Staking $40,000
20 Inspection Services $30,000
21 Environmental Mitigation $5,000
22 Design Support During Construction 5.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$55,110
23 Utilities (Franchise)7.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$77,154
24 Force Account $5,000
25 Safety Training $10,000
26 Total Non-Construction Costs $701,700
27 Subtotal Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $1,936,200
28 Project Contingency 20.0% of Subtotal (Line 26)$387,240
29 Total Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $2,323,400
30 Total Project Cost (Design, Construction & Non-Construction)$2,556,700
NOTES
1
2
Estimates are based on preliminary exhibits dated June 2019. Recommendations provided at Site Diagnostic Meeting on Jan. 24, 2018 and approved by
the City of Encinitas are included.
D Street At-Grade Rail Crossing Quiet Zone Improvements
Encinitas, CA
Project Cost Opinion Including Site Diagnostic
Preliminary Engineering & Environmental through Final Design & Construction
Prepared by WSP
June 2019
Estimates assume minor utility relocations will be necessary. Field survey, design and potholes is required to determine the full extent of any relocations.
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D Street
Quiet Zone Improvements
ITEM NO.ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST AMOUNT
GENERAL
1 Water Pollution Control (2.5% of Total Construction Costs)LS 1.00 $27,165 $27,165
SUBTOTAL - GENERAL $27,165
DEMOLITION
2 Total Demolition and Removal LS 1.00 $24,000 $24,000
SUBTOTAL - DEMOLITION $24,000
CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS
3 Minor Concrete (Curb and Gutter)LF 92.00 $50 $4,600
4 Minor Concrete (Sidewalk, 6" THK)SF 902.00 $30 $27,060
5 Detectable Warning Strip (includes entire width of ped gate arm)SF 90.00 $70 $6,300
6 Fence (Type TBD)LF 37.00 $130 $4,810
7 Emergency Exit Swing Gate EA 4.00 $5,000 $20,000
8 Landscaping & Irrigation LS 1.00 $10,000 $10,000
9 Fill concrete panels lifting holes at pedestrian areas by NCTD LF 33.00 $50 $1,650
10 Install barriers at platform/sidwalk for channelization, includes pedestrian traffic study LS 1.00 $10,000 $10,000
11 Utility Relocations LS 1.00 $30,000 $30,000
SUBTOTAL - CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS $114,420
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
12 Regulatory Sign W10-9P (On Existing Post)EA 2.00 $250 $500
13 Regulatory Sign W48(CA)(2) (On Existing Post)EA 2.00 $250 $500
14 Pavement Marking (KEEP CLEAR)EA 2.00 $500 $1,000
15 Type B raised Median LF 250.00 $40 $10,000
16 Painted Curb LF 20.00 $5 $100
SUBTOTAL - ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS $12,000
SIGNALING
17 Single Mast Crossing Cantilever Assembly EA 1.00 $20,000 $20,000
18 CPUC No. 9E Warning Device - Complete Assembly with 1-Way lamps EA 2.00 $20,000 $40,000
19 CPUC No. 9 Warning Device Pedestrian Gate 1-Way (Front Lights)EA 4.00 $18,000 $72,000
20 CPUC No. 9 Warning Device Entrance Gate EA 2.00 $18,000 $36,000
21 Remove existing vehicle gate No. 9-A EA 2.00 $18,000 $36,000
22 Controller & Signal House EA 1.00 $200,000 $200,000
23 Labor - Signal Equipment Installation including Conduit Runs DAY 10.00 $10,000 $100,000
24 Machinery Rental DAY 10.00 $5,000 $50,000
25 Vehicle detection system and conduit improvements LS 1.00 $20,000 $20,000
26 Traffic Signal Timing Modification LS 1.00 $25,000 $25,000
SUBTOTAL - SIGNALING $599,000
TOTAL $776,585
City of Encinitas
Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis
Engineer's Estimate
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DESIGN COSTS
1 Design Fees 0% to 60%10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$62,391
60% to 100%15.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$93,586
Total Design Fees $155,977
2 Design Contingency 15.0% of Total Design Fees $23,397
3 Permitting & Review Fees $10,000
4 Total Design Costs $189,400
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
5 Engineer's Estimate (Attached)$623,908
6 Construction Contingency 20.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$124,782
7 Mobilization/Demobilization 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$62,391
8 Traffic Handling 10.0% of Engineer's Estimate (Line 5)$62,391
9 Traffic Flagging (200hrs at $75/hr)$15,000
10 Total Construction Costs $888,500
ESCALATION COSTS
11 Q2 2019 - Q2 2022 9.00% of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$79,965
12 Q3 2022 - Q3 2023 3.00%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$26,655
13 Total Escalation Costs $106,600
NON-CONSTRUCTION COSTS
14 City Administration 2.5%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$22,213
15 Construction Management 20.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$177,700
16 Project Mananagement 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$88,850
17 General Construction Overhead & Profit 10.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$88,850
18 Materials Testing 1.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$8,885
19 Construction Staking $40,000
20 Inspection Services $30,000
21 Environmental Mitigation $5,000
22 Design Support During Construction 5.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$44,425
23 Utilities (Franchise)7.0%of Total Construction Costs (Line 10)$62,195
24 Force Account $5,000
25 Safety Training $10,000
26 Total Non-Construction Costs $583,100
27 Subtotal Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $1,471,600
28 Project Contingency 20.0% of Subtotal (Line 26)$294,320
29 Total Construction, Escalation and Non-Construction Costs $1,765,900
30 Total Project Cost (Design, Construction & Non-Construction)$1,955,300
NOTES
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2
Estimates are based on preliminary exhibits dated June 2019. Recommendations provided at Site Diagnostic Meeting on Jan. 24, 2018 and approved by the
City of Encinitas are included.
E Street At-Grade Rail Crossing Quiet Zone Improvements
Encinitas, CA
Project Cost Opinion Including Site Diagnostic
Preliminary Engineering & Environmental through Final Design & Construction
Prepared by WSP
June 2019
Estimates assume minor utility relocations will be necessary. Field survey, design and potholes is required to determine the full extent of any relocations.
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Quiet Zone Improvements
ITEM NO.ITEM UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST AMOUNT
GENERAL
1 Water Pollution Control (2.5% of Total Construction Costs)LS 1.00 $21,968 $21,968
SUBTOTAL - GENERAL $21,968
DEMOLITION
2 Total Demolition and Removal LS 1.00 $24,000 $24,000
SUBTOTAL - DEMOLITION $24,000
CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS
3 Minor Concrete (Curb and Gutter)LF 58.00 $50 $2,900
4 Minor Concrete (Sidewalk, 6" THK)SF 505.00 $30 $15,150
5 Detectable Warning Strip (includes entire width of ped gate arm)SF 126.00 $70 $8,820
6 Fence (Type TBD)LF 43.00 $130 $5,590
7 Emergency Exit Swing Gate EA 4.00 $5,000 $20,000
8 Fill concrete panels lifting holes at pedestrian areas by NCTD LF 33.00 $50 $1,650
9 Replace existing rubber track panels with concrete track panels TF 10.00 $500 $5,000
10 Utility Relocations LS 1.00 $30,000 $30,000
SUBTOTAL - CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS $89,110
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
11 Regulatory Sign W10-9P (On Existing Post)EA 2.00 $250 $500
12 Regulatory Sign W48(CA)(2) (On Existing Post)EA 2.00 $250 $500
13 Pavement Marking (KEEP CLEAR)EA 2.00 $500 $1,000
14 Painted Curb LF 58.00 $5 $290
15 Plastic Delineator (Class 1)EA 9.00 $60 $540
SUBTOTAL - ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS $2,830
SIGNALING
16 Single Mast Crossing Cantilever Assembly EA 2.00 $20,000 $40,000
17 CPUC No. 9E Warning Device - Complete Assembly with 1-Way lamps EA 2.00 $20,000 $40,000
18 CPUC No. 9 Warning Device Pedestrian Gate 1-Way (Front Lights)EA 2.00 $18,000 $36,000
19 Controller & Signal House EA 1.00 $200,000 $200,000
20 Labor - Signal Equipment Installation including Conduit Runs DAY 10.00 $10,000 $100,000
21 Machinery Rental DAY 10.00 $5,000 $50,000
22 Vehicle detection system and conduit improvements LS 1.00 $20,000 $20,000
SUBTOTAL - SIGNALING $486,000
TOTAL $623,908
City of Encinitas
Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis
Engineer's Estimate
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APPENDIX
C QUIET ZONE
CALCULATOR
RESULTS
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Update and Verify Crossing Information
Create New Zone Zone:
Manage Existing zones Quiet Zone Type : New 24-hour Quiet Zone
Log Off
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To add more crossings to the
zone Oick the ADD CROSSING.
Step 2: To Make changes to the
default information, select the crossing
from list. Enter the changes in the
appropriate box, then click the
UPDATE button.
Step 3: To permanently remove a
crossing from the zone, select
Crossing from list. Click the DELETE
CROSSING button.
Step 4: Verify All Crossing Information
Provided is correct. Then Click the
Check Box, then CONTINUE button .
* Note: To see a list of SSMs, click on
"Pre-Existing SSM".
026827V LEUCADIA BOULEVARD
026828C *ENCINITAS BOULEVARD
026829J EAST D STREET
026830D EAST E STREET
* = Not Public At Grade Crossing ** = Closed Crossing
...
...
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PROVIDED is correct, click on the check box here.
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Present warn device: Gates Gates ,,
Number of highway
vehicles per day: 004896 @896
Total trains: 50 @o
Day through trains : 32 ~2
Total Switching ~ Trains: 6
Number of main
tracks: 1 11
Number of other ~ tracks: 0
Urban(U.)/Rural(R.): U.Local U.Local ,,
Highways paved: Yes Yes ,,
Maximum timetable ~o speed mph: 90
Number of highway
lanes: 4 @
Number of years @ accident data: 5
Number of accidents in
accident data years: 0 ~
Wayside horn: No ,,
Pre-Existing SSM: No ,,
UPDATE
Note: Updating Crossing information on the Quiet Zone
Calculator DOES NOT update the crossing inventory. Be
sure that an updated current and accurate inventory
form is also submitted.
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026827V LEUCADIA BOULEVARD Create New Zone
Manage Existing Zones
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
4896 Gates
Log Off Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
Step by Step Instructions: ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
https://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/quiet/scen.aspx?zoneid=39146
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Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ 3
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS 48731 -
Estimated Total Cost: $0.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .00 Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 38066.13
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 63494.3
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Create New Zone 026827V LEUCADIA BOULEVARD 4896 Gates
Manage Existing Zones
Log Off
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
ALERT: Quiet Zone qualifies because SSM has been
applied in each crossing.
Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
https://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/quiet/scen.aspx?zoneid=39146
0 4 11,428.97 MODIFY
Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ 3
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS 48731
Estimated Total Cost: $100,000.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .00 Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 38066.13
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 11428.97
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Create New Zone Zone:
Manage Existing zones Quiet Zone Type : New 24-hour Quiet Zone
Log Off
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To add more crossings to the
zone Oick the ADD CROSSING.
Step 2: To Make changes to the
default information, select the crossing
from list. Enter the changes in the
appropriate box, then click the
UPDATE button.
Step 3: To permanently remove a
crossing from the zone, select
Crossing from list. Click the DELETE
CROSSING button.
Step 4: Verify All Crossing Information
Provided is correct. Then Click the
Check Box, then CONTINUE button .
* Note: To see a list of SSMs, click on
"Pre-Existing SSM".
026829J EAST O STREET
0268300 EAST E STREET
9237710 ENCINITAS STATION
* = Not Public At Grade Crossing ** = Closed Crossing
...
...
D To verify ALL CROSSING INFORMATION
PROVIDED is correct, click on the check box here.
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Flashing
Present warn device: Lights Flashing Lights T
Number of highway
vehicles per day: ~
Total trains: 50 ~o
Day through trains : 32 ~2
Total Switching
Trains: 6 ~
Number of main
tracks: 1 11
Number of other
tracks: 0 ~
Urban(U.)/Rural(R.): T
Highways paved: Yes Yes T
Maximum timetable
speed mph: 80 ~o
Number of highway
lanes: ~
Number of years
accident data: 5 ~
Number of accidents in
accident data years: 0 ~
Wayside horn: No T
Pre-Existing SSM: No T
UPDATE
Note: Updating Crossing information on the Quiet Zone
Calculator DOES NOT update the crossing inventory. Be
sure that an updated current and accurate inventory
form is also submitted.
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923771D ENCINITAS STATION Create New Zone
Manage Existing Zones
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
0 Gates
Log Off Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
Step by Step Instructions: ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
https://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/quiet/myzone_2.aspx?zoneid=39151
0
Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone:
Type:
Scenario:
Estimated Total Cost:
Nationwide Significant Risk
Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs:
Quiet Zone Risk Index:
' Select
SSM Risk
0 179.83 MODIFY
ENCINITAS QZ 8
New 24-hour QZ
ENCINITAS 48736 -
$0.00
14347 .00
107.81
179.83
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Create New Zone Zone:
Manage Existing zones Quiet Zone Type : New 24-hour Quiet Zone
Log Off
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To add more crossings to the
zone Oick the ADD CROSSING.
Step 2: To Make changes to the
default information, select the crossing
from list. Enter the changes in the
appropriate box, then click the
UPDATE button.
Step 3: To permanently remove a
crossing from the zone, select
Crossing from list. Click the DELETE
CROSSING button.
Step 4: Verify All Crossing Information
Provided is correct. Then Click the
Check Box, then CONTINUE button .
* Note: To see a list of SSMs, click on
"Pre-Existing SSM''.
026829J EAST D STREET
* = Not Public At Grade Crossing ** = aosed Crossing
...
..,
0 To verify ALL CROSSING INFORMATION
PROVIDED is correct, dick on the check box here.
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0268291 EAST D STREET
Present warn device: Gates Gates "
Number of highway
vehicles per day: 003157 ~157
Total trains: 50 ~o
Day through trains : 32 ~2
Total Switching ~ Trains: 6
Number of main
tracks: 1 11
Number of other ~ tracks: 0
Urban(U.)/Rural(R.): U.Local U.Local "
Highways paved: Yes Yes "
Maximum timetable
speed mph: 80 ~o
Number of highway ~ lanes: 2
Number of years ~ accident data: 5
Number of accidents in
accident data years: 0 ~
Wayside horn: No "
Pre-Existing SSM: No "
UPDATE
Note: Updating Crossing information on the Quiet Zone
Calculator DOES NOT update the crossing inventory. Be
sure that an updated current and accurate inventory
form is also submitted.
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026829] EAST D STREET Create New Zone
Manage Existing Zones
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
3157 Gates
Log Off Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
Step by Step Instructions: ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
https://safetydatafra.dot.gov/Quiet/myzone_2.aspx?zoneid=39157
0 0 46,320.10 MODIFY
Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ D
STREET
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS_ 48741
Estimated Total Cost: $0.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .oo Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 27769.85
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 46320.1
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026829] EAST D STREET Create New Zone 3157 Gates
Manage Existing Zones
Log Off
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
ALERT: Quiet Zone qualifies because SSM has been
applied in each crossing.
Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
https://safetydata fra.dot.gov/Quiet/scen.aspx?zoneid= 39157
0 4 8,337.62 MODIFY
Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ D
STREET
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS_ 48741
Estimated Total Cost: $100,000.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .oo Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 27769.85
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 8337.62
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Create New Zone Zone:
Manage Existing zones Quiet Zone Type : New 24-hour Quiet Zone
Log Off
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To add more crossings to the
zone Oick the ADD CROSSING.
Step 2: To Make changes to the
default information, select the crossing
from list. Enter the changes in the
appropriate box, then click the
UPDATE button.
Step 3: To permanently remove a
crossing from the zone, select
Crossing from list. Click the DELETE
CROSSING button.
Step 4: Verify All Crossing Information
Provided is correct. Then Click the
Check Box, then CONTINUE button .
* Note: To see a list of SSMs, click on
"Pre-Existing SSM''.
026830D EAST E STREET
* = Not Public At Grade Crossing ** = aosed Crossing
...
..,
0 To verify ALL CROSSING INFORMATION
PROVIDED is correct, dick on the check box here.
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Crossing Updated!
Present warn device: Gates Gates .,
Number of highway
~000 vehicles per day: 005000
Total trains: 18 ~o
Day through trains : 12 ~2
Total Switching
Trains: 0 ~
Number of main
11 tracks: 1
Number of other
tracks: 0 ~
Urban(U.)/Rural(R.): U.Local U.Local .,
Highways paved: Yes Yes .,
Maximum timetable ~o speed mph: 80
Number of highway
lanes: 2 ~
Number of years ~ accident data: s
Number of accidents in ~ accident data years: 0
Wayside horn: No .,
Pre-Existing SSM: No .,
UPDATE
Note: Updating Crossing information on the Quiet Zone
Calculator DOES NOT update the crossing inventory. Be
sure that an updated current and accurate inventory
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* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
5000 Gates
Log Off Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
Step by Step Instructions: ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
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Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ E
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS 48742 -
Estimated Total Cost: $0.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .00 Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 30499.58
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 50873.29
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
ALERT: Quiet Zone qualifies because SSM has been
applied in each crossing.
Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
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Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ E
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS 48742
Estimated Total Cost: $100,000.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .00 Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 30499.58
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 9157.19
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Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
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026829] EAST D STREET 3157
026830D EAST E STREET 5000
923771D ENCINITAS STATION 0
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Gates
Gates
Gates
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
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Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone:
Type:
Scenario:
Estimated Total Cost:
Nationwide Significant Risk
Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs:
Quiet zone Risk Index:
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New 24-hour QZ
ENCINITAS 48737 -
$0.00
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
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923771D ENCINITAS STATION 0 Gates
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
ALERT: Quiet Zone qualifies because QZRI is less than
Risk Index with Horns.
Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
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Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone:
Type:
Scenario:
Estimated Total Cost:
Nationwide Significant Risk
Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs:
Quiet zone Risk Index:
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New 24-hour QZ
ENCINITAS 48737 -
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14347 .00
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Create New Zone Zone:
Manage Existing zones Quiet Zone Type : New 24-hour Quiet Zone
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To add more crossings to the
zone Oick the ADD CROSSING.
Step 2: To Make changes to the
default information, select the crossing
from list. Enter the changes in the
appropriate box, then click the
UPDATE button.
Step 3: To permanently remove a
crossing from the zone, select
Crossing from list. Click the DELETE
CROSSING button.
Step 4: Verify All Crossing Information
Provided is correct. Then Click the
Check Box, then CONTINUE button .
* Note: To see a list of SSMs, click on
"Pre-Existing SSM".
026849V CHESTERFIELD DRIVE
* = Not Public At Grade Crossing ** = Closed Crossing
...
...
D To verify ALL CROSSING INFORMATION
PROVIDED is correct, click on the check box here.
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Crossing Updated!
Present warn device: Gates Gates ,,
Number of highway &ooo vehicles per day: 004000
Total trains: 50 @o
Day through trains : 32 ~2
Total Switching
Trains: 6 ~
Number of main
11 tracks: 1
Number of other
tracks: 0 ~
Urban(U.)/Rural(R.): U.Local U.Local ,,
Highways paved: Yes Yes ,,
Maximum timetable
speed mph: 90 ~o
Number of highway
& lanes: 4
Number of years
accident data: 5 @
Number of accidents in
11 accident data years: 1
Wayside horn: No ,,
Pre-Existing SSM: No ,,
UPDATE
Note: Updating Crossing information on the Quiet Zone
Calculator DOES NOT update the crossing inventory. Be
sure that an updated current and accurate inventory
form is also submitted.
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* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
4000 Gates
Log Off Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
Step by Step Instructions: ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
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Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ 5
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS 48734 -
Estimated Total Cost: $0.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .00 Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 85818.53
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 143145.31
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: To specify New Warning
Device (For Pre-Rule Quiet Zone Only)
and/or SSM, click the MODIFY Button
Step 2: Select proposed warning
device or SSM. Then click the UPDATE
button.To generate a spreadsheet of
the values on this page, click on ASM
button-This spreadsheet can then be
used for ASM calculations.
Step 3: Repeat Step (2) until the
SELECT button is shown at the
bottom right side of this page. Note
that the SELECT button is shown
ONLY when the Quiet Zone Risk Index
falls below the NSRT or the Risk Index
with Horn.
Step 4: To save the scenario and
continue, click the SELECT button
* Only Public At Grade Crossings are listed.
ALERT: Quiet Zone qualifies because SSM has been
applied in each crossing.
Click for Supplementary Safety Measures
[SSM]
Click for ASM spreadsheet: ASM I* Note:The use of
ASMs requires an application to and approval from the FRA.
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Summary
Proposed Quiet Zone: ENCINITAS QZ 5
Type: New 24-hour QZ
Scenario: ENCINITAS 48734
Estimated Total Cost: $100,000.00
Nationwide Significant Risk 14347 .00 Threshold:
Risk Index with Homs: 85818.53
Quiet Zone Risk Index: 25766.16
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APPENDIX
D EVALUATION
OF SITE
DIAGNOSTIC
COMMENTS
All Items RecommendedTOTAL FOR ALL CROSSINGS1,771,480$ 221,980$ All Items RecommendedLEUCADIA BOULEVARD84,440$ 64,440$ Replace existing rubber panels with concrete panelsIncluded in original Project Cost OpinionFill concrete panels lifting holes at pedestrian areasRECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item. Estimated total of ~100 LF for Leucadia/D/E, split evenly.33 LF20$ 660$ 660$ Extend tactile warning strip to cover entire width of pedestrian automatic gate arm and swing gateRECOMMENDEDIncludes the entire width of the pedestrian gate arm54 SF70$ 3,780$ 3,780$ Reconfigure fencing and channelization of pedestrians on SE corner RECOMMENDEDThis is a planning-level estimate only, as no design was done to determine fencing configuration.1 LS 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ Revise existing pedestrian ramps and tactile warning strips on NE and SE side to match revised orientationNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item.2 EA 10,000$ 20,000$ Add pedestrian gate arm assembly including flashers in NE quadrant. Possibly relocate vehicular gate armRECOMMENDEDRequires more width on sidewalk and relocation of the vehicular arm.2 EA 10,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ Relocate CPUC No 9 gateRECOMMENDED1 EA 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ Modify signal timing to clear tracksIncluded in original Project Cost OpinionInstall additional signage on south side due to lack of pedestrian facilityRECOMMENDED1 LS 5,000$ 5,000$ 5,000$ ENCINITAS STATION1,083,000$ 8,000$ Replace existing rubber panels with concrete panelsRECOMMENDEDReplacing panels only, not the entire crossing. 2 panels x 8 feet long16 TF500$ 8,000$ 8,000$ Extend tactile warning strip to cover entire width of pedestrian automatic gate arm and swing gateIncluded in original Project Cost OpinionPlatform modificationsNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item that may be triggered if other platform improvements occur. Additionally, FRA did not describe the scope of requested modifications; it could be anything from simple fixes to replacement of the entire platform.1 LS 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ ADA requirements if federal funding is usedNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item that may be triggered if other platform improvements occur. Funding sources are not decided.1 LS 75,000$ 75,000$ All Items RecommendedProject Cost Opinion: Site Diagnostic CommentsPrepared by WSP June 2019Engineer's EstimateEngineer's EstimateSite Diagnostic Meeting Comment WSP RecommendationWSP Remarksof Total Construction Costs (Line 13)Unit Unit PriceEngineer's EstimateSite Diagnostic Meeting CommentWSP RecommendationWSP RemarksQty Unit Unit PricePage 11 of 12I
D STREET370,060$ 135,060$ Replace existing panels to meet NCTD gap requirements where additional panels are addedRECOMMENDED90 TF500$ 45,000$ 45,000$ Fill concrete panels lifting holes at pedestrian areasRECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item. Estimated total of 100 LF for Leucadia/D/E, split evenly.33 LF20$ 660$ 660$ Extend tactile warning strip to cover entire width of pedestrian automatic gate arm and swing gateRECOMMENDED90 SF70$ 6,300$ 6,300$ At NE corner, relocate vehicle gate closer to the street and provide pedestrian gate and treatementsRECOMMENDEDExisting gate length exceeds current standard.1 EA 18,000$ 18,000$ 18,000$ Add pedestrian gate at NE cornerRECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone but since the other 3 quadrants are adding the pedestrian gate, it makes sense to complete the crossing by adding this gate. Cost is for the gate only. 3 EA 18,000$ 54,000$ 54,000$ Install median island on both sides of trackNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone per the FRA calculator. Since we are proposing quad gates, a driver should not be able to drive around the gates, which is also the intent of the median.250 LF40$ 10,000$ Add bus signal for SE sideNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone. It is an operational issue that NCTD needs to look further into, but the City should not be required to install this for the Quiet Zone.1 EA 200,000$ 200,000$ Modify signal for increased preemption timeIncluded in original Project Cost OpinionAdd "Keep Clear" markingsRECOMMENDED2 EA500$ 1,000$ 1,000$ Add physical barriers between platform and sidewalk to channelize pedestriansRECOMMENDEDCould consist of railing to channelize pedestrians.1 LS10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ Conduct pedestrian traffic study from D Street to the Station platformNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone. FRA may request it to verify the impacts of pedestrian channelization.1 LS 5,000$ 5,000$ Possible shift of mini-high platform to allow pedestrian circulationNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone. There are other ways to channelize pedestrians without disturbing the mini-high platform.1 LS 20,000$ 20,000$ Add parking prohibition - red curb on north sideRECOMMENDED20 LF5$ 100$ 100$ E STREET233,980$ 14,480$ Replace existing rubber panels with concrete panelsRECOMMENDEDConcrete panels already exist but could be extended. This is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item. 10 TF500$ 5,000$ 5,000$ Fill concrete panels lifting holes at pedestrian areasRECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item. Estimated total of 100 LF for Leucadia/D/E, split evenly.33 LF20$ 660$ 660$ Extend tactile warning strip to cover entire width of pedestrian automatic gate arm and swing gateRECOMMENDED126 SF70$ 8,820$ 8,820$ Add median island east of the track. Check bus turnNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone per the FRA calculator. Since we are proposing quad gates, a driver should not be able to drive around the gates, which is also the intent of the median. Buses can make the turn without the median.300 LF35$ 10,500$ Modify existing mountable median to a non-mountable medianNOT RECOMMENDEDDemolish where it is mountable only and add delineators. 150 LF60$ 9,000$ Signalize intersection of E Street and Vulcan AveNOT RECOMMENDEDThis is not strictly required for the Quiet Zone and is more of a "wish list" item. We have 4 quad gates plus "do not stop on tracks" signage.1LS200,000$ 200,000$ Correct roadway profile NOT RECOMMENDEDIssue with the roadway profile unknown. Need clarification on this item in order to price it.Page 12 of 12All Items RecommendedEngineer's EstimateSite Diagnostic Meeting CommentWSP RecommendationWSP RemarksQty Unit Unit Price
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT,
THE CITY OF ENCINITAS,
AND THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
CONCERNING
ATTACHMENT C
DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUIET ZONE
This Memorandum o~ Understanding (MOU) is made and entered into by and between
North County Transit District (NCTD), the City of Encinitas (Encinitas), and the City of
Carlsbad (Carlsbad), individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively referred to herein as
"Parties".
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:
WHEREAS, the purpose of this MOU is to document the Parties' understanding and
responsibilities with respect to the design of improvements for the following at-grade rail
crossings:
• Encinitas:
o E Street (MP 237.95)
o D Street (MP 237.90)
o Encinitas Station Pedestrian Crossing (MP 237.80)
o Leucadia Blvd (MP 236.50)
• Carlsbad:
o Cannon Road (MP 231 .40)
WHEREAS, said work shall be in support of the potential establishment of a Quiet Zone
(QZ and/or PROJECT) by Encinitas and Carlsbad (collectively CITIES). Pursuant to NCTD
Board Policy No. 18 -Railroad Safety and Community Enhancement Projects, the Parties
agree that the CITIES are acting as the lead agencies on this project.
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to memorialize their agreement in this MOU to carry out the
purposes set forth above.
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the Parties agree
as follows:
EACH PARTY AGREES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The execution of this MOU is for the design phase only. Should the CITIES desire to
continue past this phase, a new MOU will be executed prior to commencement of any
_additional work that is related to the work shown on attached Exhibit "A".
NCTD SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING TASKS:
1. · NCTD shall execute an agreement with a consultant through its Rail and Transit
Engineering Services on-call bench to provide support' for the application process,
diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, design, and cost estimate for construction.
Additionally, NCTD shall execute a Task Order with Pacific Rail Enterprises (PRE)
under Agreement No. 17000, On-Call Signal Engineering Design , to modify the signal
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equipment design under the Signal Optimization project to meet QZ requirements.
These agreements will include development of railroad related engineering designs
including but not limited to, new and upgraded warning devices, gates, power out
indicators, wayside horns, Quiet Zone confirmation signals, exit management
systems, grade crossing panels, signal system modification, addition and alternations
of signal housing, pedestrian control devices, roadway curb and gutter, pedestrian and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) path of travel, third-party utility ·connections,
relocations, or modifications, in-pavement loop detectors, and other necessary signal
requirements.
2. NCTD shall coordinate with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the QZ
application process.
3. NCTD shall arrange for official site diagnostic meeting(s) to be held at the crossing that
will include but not be limited to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), FRA,
CITIES, NCTD, BNSF Railway, and Amtrak.
4. NCTD shall update the National Grade Crossing Inventory data with the FRA and CPUC.
In doing so, NCTD shall use data gathered from each operator and the CITIES. NCTD
shall apply this updated information to the FRA Risk Calculator for the proposed Quiet
Zone.
5. NCTD shall prepare any required CPUC General Order 88B applications related to
modifications to crossings necessary for QZ establishment
6. The estimated cost for NCTD staff and consultants for these tasks is $XXX,XXX for the
Encinitas crossings and $XXX,XXX for the Carlsbad crossings. NCTD shall receive full
cost recovery from the CITIES for the tasks it agrees to perform under this MOU.
7. NCTD shall provide deposit reconciliation to CITIES on a quarterly basis. Such
reconciliation shall include the hours and rates for staff and consultant personnel that have
performed services, plus the actual cost of the items charged. There shall be no mark-up
applied to any charge or cost.
THE CITIES SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING TASKS:
1. For services provided by NCTD's staff and consultants under this MOU, the CITIES
shall provide NCTD with full cost recovery and shall provide an initial deposit for
services in the amount of $XXXXX for Encinitas and $XXXX for Carlsbad within thirty
(30) days of execution of this MOU. Services shall not commence until receipt of the
deposit. NCTD shall draw against such deposit for staff and consultant services. In
the event the deposit is depleted, NCTD shall notify the respective city, provide a
reconciliation and request for additional deposit. Such additional deposit request shall
include an estimate for the additional services to be provided. The respective city
shall provide NCTD with the additional .deposit within thirty (30) days of notice. If such
deposit is not provided by the city, services shall cease until receipt by NCTD.
2. Comply with the requirements set forth in the federal regulation for the creation of a
QZ as provided in 49 CFR Part 222.
3. For each crossing that is located within the proposed QZ, the CITIES shall conduct a
traffic and queuing study, as well as a separate pedestrian study that includes in its
evaluation the impacts pedestrians may have on railroad operations. All such studies
and reports shall be promptly provided to NCTD and the CPUC for review.
4. The CITIES shall provide timely review and feedback of QZ design and other
supporting documents provided by NCTD and its consultants.
5. The CITIES shall submit any required applications to the CPUC for the approval of
any changes to any crossing within the QZ. ·
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THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The above Recitals are true and correct and are integrated as part of this MOU .
2. Any correspondence required or permitted under this MOU may be personally served on
the other Party by the Party giving notice, or may be served by email, fax or prepaid
registered or certified USPS mail, return receipt requested, to the following addresses:
For NCTD For City of Encinitas
North County Transit District Address
810 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
Attn:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
For City of Carlsbad
Address
Attn:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Attn:
Phone:
Fax:,
E-mail:
For
Attn:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
3. That unless it is amended by the Parties in writing, this MOU shall terminate on
lnsert_Date, [or on such earlier or later date as the Parties may agree to in writing or this
MOU shall continue in effect unless and until a Party to the MOU gives 60 (sixty) days
written notice of its desire to withdraw from the MOU. If such notice is given, the MOU
shall continue to be binding on those Parties who have not formally withdrawn.
4. This MOU shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If
any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this MOU, the action shall be
brought in a state or federal court situated in the County of Sari Diego, State of California.
5. All terms, conditions, and provisions hereof shall inure to and shall bind each of the
Parties hereto, and each of their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors,
and assigns.
6. INDEMNITY: Neither Party nor any officer thereof is responsible for any damage or
liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by the other Party
under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated thereto under
this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code section
895.4, the Parties shall mutually defend, indemnify and save harmless one another,
including all officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind
and description brought for or on account of injury (as defined in Government Code
section 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by either Party
under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated thereto under
this Agreement.
7. The indemnification provisions of this MOU shall survive termination of the MOU.
8, For purposes of this MOU, the relationship of the Parties is that of independent entities
and not as agents of each other or as joint ventures or partners. The Parties shall
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maintain sole and exclusive control over their personnel, agents, consultants, and
operations.
9. No alteration or variation of the terms of this MOU shall be valid unless made in writing
and signed by the Parties hereto, and no oral understanding or agreement not
incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the Parties hereto.
10. Nothing in the provisions of this MOU is intended to create duties or obligations to or
rights in third Parties to this MOU or affect the legal liability of the Parties to this MOU.
11. Each Party declares that, prior to execution of this MOU ; it has consulted with its attorney
in order that it may intelligently exercise its own judgment in deciding whether to execute
this MOU.
12. Each Party declares that it has read this MOU and understands and knows the contents
thereof and represents and warrants that each of the Parties executing this MOU is
empowered to do so and herby binds the respective Party ..
13. This MOU may be executed in any number of identical counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original, and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and
the same instrument when each party has signed one such counterpart. The Parties
further agree that a facsimile copy of the executed counterparts shall have the same
force and effect as an original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this MOU to be executed and delivered as
of the last date of the Parties' signature.
NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
By: __________ _
Matthew 0. Tucker
Executive Director
Date
CITY OF ENCINITAS
By:-----------
Pamela Anti!
City Manager
Date
.CITY OF CARLSBAD
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: __________ _
Lori A. Winfree
General Counsel
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: __________ _
Tarquin Preziosi
City Attorney
Date
By:-----------
Scott Chadwick
City Manager
Date
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: __________ _
Cindie K. McMahon
City Attorney
Date