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Metro COG presents multi-jurisdiction rail crossing study; no action requested
Summary
Metro COG and consultant HDR presented a multi-year Metro Rail Needs Study covering 15 locations, preferred alternatives (realignments and grade separations), engagement results, and options for West Fargo and Harwood; presenters said the study is on track for completion before year-end and the board was not asked to take action.
Ben Griffin, director of Metro COG, and HDR project manager Dan Bergeson presented the Metro COG Metro Rail Needs Study, describing work to evaluate existing conditions, identify potential improvements at 15 study locations, and recommend infrastructure enhancements to improve safety and support funding opportunities.
Griffin said BNSF provided local match funding and HDR led the technical work. Bergeson reviewed preferred alternatives at several locations,…
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