The first is the Sales Tax Request for expenses related to conducting a Rail Study to evaluate the viability and impacts of installing a grade separated crossing between Depot Drive and Gibson Ave on 12th Street. Most have heard of or have experienced the frustration of being delayed at the railroad crossing on 12th Street between Stewart Drive and Gibson Avenue. The delays caused by slow or stopped trains at the crossing are a common occurrence for local businesses and frequent users of 12th Street. Blocking of the crossing is unpredictable, happens multiple times a week and at all hours of the day. The Rail Study would focus on current and projected congestion and delays, as well as traffic and safety related issues at major crossing throughout the County. The study would also explore alternatives and create a planning level concept report and estimate of the highest ranked crossings, which would be used for future planning purposes. Ogden City, in discussions with UDOT, believes that conducting this Rail Study would be the most beneficial and
strategic direction to take for the local governments to show support and acknowledge that this is a regional priority in an effort to possibly advance the overpass project forward. The second purpose is to acquire low impact right-of-way, with the focus of purchasing unimproved parcels or willing buyer willing seller parcels, with priority being on the old Southern Pacific Railroad corridor for a future extension of Depot Drive to 17th Street. A grade separated crossing at this location would affect existing fronting properties, utilities, and adjacent roadway connectivity. Therefore, right-of-way preservation funding for this project would focus on creating new roadway and utility corridors. The project is included in the city's 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of June 29, 2022, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified.*
*Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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