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Board backs study of grade‑separated rail crossing and asks staff to publicize evacuation routes including Wisconsin Avenue
Summary
The planning board reaffirmed support Aug. 27 for pursuing a grade‑separated railroad crossing at East Second and approved objectives to publicize evacuation routes and analyze Wisconsin Avenue’s viability for vehicle evacuation from lakeshore and Big Mountain areas.
Planning board members on Aug. 27 reiterated support for pursuing a grade‑separated railroad crossing at East Second Street and asked staff to publicize evacuation routes and analyze whether Wisconsin Avenue could be used for evacuation from East Lakeshore Drive and Big Mountain when needed.
Viaduct/grade separation: status and next steps Board members noted the viaduct or grade‑separated railroad crossing has been discussed for years and is a high priority in transportation visioning. Staff reported that a transportation grant and consultant work already under way address viaduct options; the board kept an objective in the hazards chapter that directs pursuing opportunities and coordinating with relevant agencies.…
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