C R E A T E C R E A T E CHICAGO CHICAGO

REGION ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION REGION ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY PROGRAMEFFICIENCY PROGRAM

A Multi-Modal PPP for Freight Rail, Passenger Rail A Multi-Modal PPP for Freight Rail, Passenger Rail and Highwaysand Highways

Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

• Chicago – Program SettingChicago – Program Setting

• The Event and Developing the SolutionThe Event and Developing the Solution

• Program BenefitsProgram Benefits

• FundingFunding

• Environmental ProcessesEnvironmental Processes

• StatusStatus

Chicago Rail InfrastructureChicago Rail Infrastructure

• 16,000 Acres16,000 Acres

• 78 Yards, Including 21 Intermodal (rail-truck)78 Yards, Including 21 Intermodal (rail-truck)

• 2800 Route-miles of Track2800 Route-miles of Track

• 12 Commuter Rail Routes12 Commuter Rail Routes

• 1100 Viaducts and Bridges1100 Viaducts and Bridges

• Intersects Roadways at Many LocationsIntersects Roadways at Many Locations

Chicago Rail OperationsChicago Rail Operations

2008 Daily Activity2008 Daily Activity

• 1300 Trains1300 Trains

• 500 Freight500 Freight

• 800 Passenger 800 Passenger

• 37,500 Rail Cars Processed37,500 Rail Cars Processed

• 20,000 Trucks Through Intermodal Gates20,000 Trucks Through Intermodal Gates

ChicagoChicago The Nation’s Transportation Hub The Nation’s Transportation Hub

• World’s 3rd Busiest Intermodal HubWorld’s 3rd Busiest Intermodal Hub

• One Third of All Freight Rail Traffic Converges on One Third of All Freight Rail Traffic Converges on Chicago dailyChicago daily

• Chicago’s Rail Network is a Key Part of National, Chicago’s Rail Network is a Key Part of National, Regional and Local EconomyRegional and Local Economy

• Over the Next 20 years, Freight Rail Volume in Chicago Over the Next 20 years, Freight Rail Volume in Chicago will Increase by 80% will Increase by 80%

Railroad Network in North AmericaRailroad Network in North America

Rail Flows to Chicago

Problems With The HubProblems With The Hub

• Rail travel time – West Coast to Chicago – (2 -3 days)Rail travel time – West Coast to Chicago – (2 -3 days)

• Rail travel time through Chicago – 2 daysRail travel time through Chicago – 2 days

• At-grade crossings blocked for one hour+ each dayAt-grade crossings blocked for one hour+ each day

• Lack of Capacity Now – Intolerable in FutureLack of Capacity Now – Intolerable in Future

Storm of January 1-2, 1999 Storm of January 1-2, 1999 90 day Impact to Chicago Operations90 day Impact to Chicago Operations

Developing The SolutionDeveloping The Solution

• Railroads – Chicago Planning Group (CPG)Railroads – Chicago Planning Group (CPG)

• Rail Infrastructure ImprovementsRail Infrastructure Improvements

• Grade Separation ProjectsGrade Separation Projects

• Unable to Evaluate Effectiveness of Unable to Evaluate Effectiveness of ImprovementsImprovements

• Authorized Development of ModelAuthorized Development of Model

• $1.2 billion of infrastructure improvements$1.2 billion of infrastructure improvements

Chicago Transportation Coordination Office

Developing The SolutionDeveloping The Solution

Chicago Simulation ProjectChicago Simulation Project• 893 Miles of Mainline Track893 Miles of Mainline Track

• 61 Freight Yards61 Freight Yards

• 119 Interlocking Plants119 Interlocking Plants

• 4698 Control Points4698 Control Points

• 1800 Total Freight Trains 1800 Total Freight Trains

• 1114 Passenger Trains1114 Passenger Trains

Model ResultsModel Results

• Operational Revisions Maximized Current Operational Revisions Maximized Current SystemSystem

• Further Improvements Require Improved Further Improvements Require Improved InfrastructureInfrastructure

Casey Stengel

“It’s easy to get the players.

Gettin’em to play together, that’s the hard part”

CREATE PartnershipCREATE Partnership

ObjectivesObjectives

• Improve the Efficiency and Reliability of Local and Improve the Efficiency and Reliability of Local and National Passenger and Freight Rail Service in and National Passenger and Freight Rail Service in and through the Chicago Regionthrough the Chicago Region

• Reduce Motorist, Passenger Rail and Freight Rail Reduce Motorist, Passenger Rail and Freight Rail Delays to Travel In and Through the Chicago Delays to Travel In and Through the Chicago RegionRegion

• Reduce Highway and Rail Traffic CongestionReduce Highway and Rail Traffic Congestion

ObjectivesObjectives• Improve Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety in the Improve Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Safety in the

Chicago RegionChicago Region

• Provide International, National, Regional and Local Provide International, National, Regional and Local Economic BenefitsEconomic Benefits

• Provide Environmental Benefits for the Chicago Provide Environmental Benefits for the Chicago RegionRegion

• Provide National, Regional and Local Energy Provide National, Regional and Local Energy BenefitsBenefits

StrategiesStrategies

• Eliminate Conflict PointsEliminate Conflict Points

• Highway-Rail Grade SeparationsHighway-Rail Grade Separations• Passenger-Freight Grade SeparationsPassenger-Freight Grade Separations• Increase Velocity and FlowIncrease Velocity and Flow

• Connect Existing Rail Corridors More EffectivelyConnect Existing Rail Corridors More Effectively

• Modernize and Increase Rail CapacityModernize and Increase Rail Capacity

• Remove Rail Operations from the LakefrontRemove Rail Operations from the Lakefront

CREATE ProgramCREATE Program

• 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors

Rail Corridors

New or Improved

Connections

CREATE ProgramCREATE Program

• 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors

• 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations

Rail over RailGrade

Separations

Englewood

74th Street

75th StreetChicago Ridge

CP Canal

Brighton Park

CREATE ProgramCREATE Program

• 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors

• 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations

• 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations

Road/RailGrade

Separations

6 Chicago Emergency Crossings

CREATE ProgramCREATE Program

• 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors

• 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations

• 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations

• Grade Crossing Safety EnhancementsGrade Crossing Safety Enhancements

CREATE ProgramCREATE Program

• 1 Passenger and 4 Freight and Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight and Corridors

• 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations

• 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations

• Grade Crossing Safety EnhancementsGrade Crossing Safety Enhancements

• Extensive track, signal and switch replacementExtensive track, signal and switch replacement

CREATE ProgramCREATE Program

• 1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors1 Passenger and 4 Freight Corridors

• 6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations6 Passenger – Freight Grade Separations

• 25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations25 Highway-Rail Grade Separations

• Grade Crossing Safety EnhancementsGrade Crossing Safety Enhancements

• Extensive track, signal and switch replacementExtensive track, signal and switch replacement

• 50 Miles of New Track50 Miles of New Track

Stronger Regional and National EconomiesStronger Regional and National Economies

• Improvements in Chicago’s Rail Network will Benefit the Improvements in Chicago’s Rail Network will Benefit the

Entire United StatesEntire United States

• After Illinois, the 4 States Most Economically Dependant After Illinois, the 4 States Most Economically Dependant

on Chicago’s Rail are California, Texas, Ohio and New on Chicago’s Rail are California, Texas, Ohio and New

Jersey.Jersey.

• 5 Million Jobs Nationwide, $782 Billion in Output and 5 Million Jobs Nationwide, $782 Billion in Output and

$217 Billion in Wages$217 Billion in Wages

• $40 Million Annual Reduction in Inventory Costs$40 Million Annual Reduction in Inventory Costs

Stronger Regional and National EconomiesStronger Regional and National Economies

• $10 Billion Reduction in Highway Needs and User Costs $10 Billion Reduction in Highway Needs and User Costs

Over 20 YearsOver 20 Years

• Public Benefits to the Chicago RegionPublic Benefits to the Chicago Region

• $595 Million Related to Motorists, Rail Passengers and $595 Million Related to Motorists, Rail Passengers and SafetySafety

• $1.1 Billion Related to Air Quality Improvements $1.1 Billion Related to Air Quality Improvements

• $2.2 Billion Related to Construction$2.2 Billion Related to Construction

A Better Quality of Life For Northeastern IllinoisA Better Quality of Life For Northeastern Illinois

• Reduce Motorist Delay at Rail-Highway Crossings by Reduce Motorist Delay at Rail-Highway Crossings by 3,000 Hours Per Day3,000 Hours Per Day

• Eliminate Crashes and Injuries at 25 Rail-Highway Eliminate Crashes and Injuries at 25 Rail-Highway CrossingsCrossings

• Police and Fire Emergency Response Time ImprovedPolice and Fire Emergency Response Time Improved

• Reduce Traffic Congestion on HighwaysReduce Traffic Congestion on Highways

A Better Quality of Life For Northeastern IllinoisA Better Quality of Life For Northeastern Illinois

• Passenger Rail Capacity Will IncreasePassenger Rail Capacity Will Increase

• Passenger Rail Travel Times Will Improve and Become Passenger Rail Travel Times Will Improve and Become More ReliableMore Reliable

• Emissions from Cars, Trucks and Locomotives will be Emissions from Cars, Trucks and Locomotives will be Greatly Reduced, Improving Air QualityGreatly Reduced, Improving Air Quality

• Noise from Idling or Slow-Moving Trains will be Noise from Idling or Slow-Moving Trains will be ReducedReduced

• Green Space will be Restored Along the LakefrontGreen Space will be Restored Along the Lakefront

FundingFunding

• Total Program $2.6 Billion+++Total Program $2.6 Billion+++

• Phase I Phase I $330 Million$330 Million

• Federal Federal $100 Million$100 Million SAFETEA-LUSAFETEA-LU

• Railroads Railroads $100 Million$100 Million Existing SourcesExisting Sources

• Illinois Illinois $100 Million$100 Million Bonding ProgramBonding Program

• Chicago Chicago $ 30 Million$ 30 Million Existing SourcesExisting Sources

Public InvolvementPublic Involvement

• CREATE Program DevelopmentCREATE Program Development

• Federal, State and Local Elected OfficialsFederal, State and Local Elected Officials

• Civic, Public Interest, Business Associations, and Civic, Public Interest, Business Associations, and Engineering SocietiesEngineering Societies

• CREATE Program Environmental DocumentCREATE Program Environmental Document

• Elected Officials and Public MeetingsElected Officials and Public Meetings

• CREATE Project Environmental DocumentsCREATE Project Environmental Documents

• Elected Officials and Public MeetingsElected Officials and Public Meetings

Environmental Processing Environmental Processing InnovationsInnovations

• Non-EIS Tiered Environmental Process (SPEED)Non-EIS Tiered Environmental Process (SPEED)

• Noise and Vibration Procedures for Freight RailNoise and Vibration Procedures for Freight Rail

• Special Waste Investigations on Rail PropertySpecial Waste Investigations on Rail Property

• CREATE Processes and Procedures (on-going)CREATE Processes and Procedures (on-going)

StatusStatus

• 78 Total Projects Planned78 Total Projects Planned

• 41 Projects In Environmental , Design & 41 Projects In Environmental , Design & Construction PhasesConstruction Phases

• 10 Projects Scheduled for Construction in 10 Projects Scheduled for Construction in 2009-20102009-2010

The CREATE Program is Still On The CREATE Program is Still On Track Track

Contact InformationContact Information

Bernardo Bustamante. P.E., PMPBernardo Bustamante. P.E., PMP

Federal Highway AdministrationFederal Highway Administration

Engineering Project ManagerEngineering Project Manager

Bernardo.bustamante@fhwa.dot.govBernardo.bustamante@fhwa.dot.gov

www.createprogram.orgwww.createprogram.org