The 2007 MassachusettsThe 2007 MassachusettsSmart Growth / Smart Energy Smart Growth / Smart Energy ConferenceConference
DCU CenterDCU CenterWorcester, MassachusettsWorcester, MassachusettsDecember 7, 2007December 7, 2007
Session C-7Session C-7Goods Movement in Massachusetts:Goods Movement in Massachusetts:
Dollars, Sense and ImpactsDollars, Sense and ImpactsPresenter:Presenter:
Rich Rydant, Rich Rydant, Project ManagerProject ManagerCentral Massachusetts Regional Planning CommissionCentral Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission
Session OverviewSession Overview
Rail Freight in the Larger Context Value of the Railroad Network Freight Village Concept Local Intermodal Operations Challenges & Innovations Public Realization & Acceptance Trucking Strengths & Limitations Environmental Mitigation
Welcome to theWelcome to the“Intermodal Hub of New England”“Intermodal Hub of New England”
Critical Importance of Freight Railroads & Intermodal Facilities
Region Massachusetts New England Northeast Nationally Globally
CMRPCCMRPCTransportation Planning ActivitiesTransportation Planning Activities
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Document
Freight Planning Work Activity Designation of NHS Connectors “To the Gate Approach”
Convening Roundtable Meetings Passenger Rail Freight Rail & Intermodal Trucking Activities
Considered an Ongoing Process
Looking to the FutureLooking to the Future
Forge Multi-Modal Transportation System Look Beyond Highway Network Educate Decision Makers Assist Host Communities
Assure freight movement is fully considered in the planning process!
Railroads Serving the RegionRailroads Serving the Region
CSX Transportation East Brookfield & Spencer Railroad Grafton & Upton Railroad Mass Central Railroad Pan Am Railways Providence & Worcester Railroad
Region’s Railroad SystemRegion’s Railroad System
Intermodal Operators ServingIntermodal Operators Serving the Region the Region
CSX Intermodal Franklin Street TOFC & Bulk, Worcester Tate & Lyle Bulk Station, Westborough
Intransit Container Incorporated (ICI) Southbridge Street, Worcester Wiser Avenue, Worcester
New England Automotive Gateway (NEAG) Route 49, Spencer-East Brookfield
Wildwood Reload Route 32, South Barre
Worcester Intermodal YardsWorcester Intermodal Yards
RTP Indentified Rail Freight IssuesRTP Indentified Rail Freight Issues
Rail’s Share of Freight in the Commonwealth
1989 State Rail Plan Massachusetts Double Stack Network Railroad Facility & Property Security Heavier Railroad Freight Cars
RTP Identified Rail Freight IssuesRTP Identified Rail Freight Issues(continued)(continued)
Westward Migrationof Transloading Operations
Industrially Zoned Land Parcels Grade Crossing Maintenance
Responsibility Rail-Trail Accommodation Intermodal Issues
RTP Rail Freight RecommendationsRTP Rail Freight Recommendations
Intermodal Vision for New England Formation of Regional Railroad
Technical Task Force EOT Rail Capital Improvement Program EOT Rail Banking Program Grade Crossing Safety Improvements
RTP Rail Freight Recommendations RTP Rail Freight Recommendations (continued)(continued)
Massachusetts Double Stack Network Seek Intermodal Facility Expansion
Opportunities NHS Connector Maintenance Preservation of Rail Served Properties Host Community Interaction
Potential ActivitiesPotential Activities
State Level: Updated Rail Plan & New Freight Study Possibility for Public/Private Efforts
Regional Level: RPA Participation MPO Policy Decisions & Project Programming
CMMPO Level: Consider “Early Success” Project to Benefit Freight
Movement Potential NHS Connector Guide Sign Plan
Smart Growth: Smart Growth: Community ImpactsCommunity Impacts
Freight transportation provides the goods & services on which the economy depends and people rely
Railroads are a key component ingetting consumer products to the home
Ultimate cost of consumables, manufactured goods & raw materials is highly transportation dependent
Smart Growth: Smart Growth: Community ImpactsCommunity Impacts(continued)(continued)
Need to accommodate traditional rail freight along with increased demands for passenger service
Need for railroad & intermodal improvements in the Commonwealth
Need for Public/Private Partnerships
Smart Growth: Smart Growth: Community ImpactsCommunity Impacts(continued)(continued)
Transit-Oriented Development, “TOD”
Cargo-Oriented Development, “COD”
Other Industrialized States
Canadian Trading Partners
Relocation & Realignment of Intermodal Facilities
Freight Village ConceptFreight Village Concept
Location, Location, Location Industrially-Zoned Typically 30 to 50 Acre Size Existing Rail Access Avoid Interference with Passenger
Operations Access to Trucking Routes
Freight Village ConceptFreight Village Concept(continued)(continued)
FHWA DEFINITIONS Cluster of Freight Related
Business Secure Perimeter Single Management Master Planned Near Population Centers High Quality Settings Support Services
Proposed Freight Village Template,Proposed Freight Village Template,Long Island, NYLong Island, NY
Freight Village ConceptFreight Village Concept(continued)(continued)
BENEFITS
Strategic Sites Provide Distribution Network Improved Container Handling Sustainable Environmental Benefits Expanded Logistics & Warehousing
Opportunities Builds New Partnerships Lowers Costs, Creates Jobs, Increases Tax
Revenue
Freight Village ConceptFreight Village Concept(continued)(continued)
HOW?
Statewide Railroad Plan Update Statewide Freight Plan Educate of Decision Makers Freight Considered in the Planning Process Long-Range Regional Transportation Plan &
Transportation Improvement Program, “TIP”
Freight Village ConceptFreight Village Concept(continued)(continued)
CHALLENGES
“NIMBY” Attitudes: I want my goods, but don’t want that damn train in my backyard!!!
Example: New England Automotive Gateway, “NEAG”,Towns of East Brookfield & Spencer
Existing Constrained SitesExample: Providence & Worcester Railroad Inland
Port Facilities, City of Worcester
Intermodal Facility ExampleIntermodal Facility Example
INITIATIVES/INNOVATIONS
New England Automotive Gateway, “NEAG”
Planning Commenced in Early 1990’s Extensive MEPA Process Host Community Involvement Commitment to Work
with Abutters Member of Community
Intermodal Facility ExampleIntermodal Facility Example(continued)(continued)
New England Automotive Gateway, “NEAG”
Facility Operator: Site Acquisition, Design & Operation
Retention Ponds, Filtered Recharge Light Pole Height & Location Sound Attenuation Barriers, Earthen Berms,
Vegetation Infill Ongoing Safety Awareness, Drug & Alcohol Testing
Intermodal Facility ExampleIntermodal Facility Example(continued)(continued)
New England Automotive Gateway, “NEAG”
Freight Provider: CSX Transportation
Internal Track Arrangement Rubber-Tired Railcar Mover Horn Blast Procedures Investigation of
Modern Locomotives
Smart Energy:Smart Energy:Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Impacts
Trucking Strengths Go Everywhere: Main Street, USA “Last Mile” Local Distribution Service Flexibility Just in Time Delivery
Trucking Challenges Increasing Freight Volume Rising Diesel Fuel Costs Driver Shortages Lack of Adequate Truck Stop Facilities
Smart Energy:Smart Energy:Environmental Impacts Environmental Impacts (continued)(continued)
Railroads & Trucking
Symbiotic Relationship Intermodal Transload Operations Variety of Products Better Suited for Rail Daily Reach of Trucking vs. Rail Added Rail Capacity means Added
Highway Capacity
Smart Energy:Smart Energy:Environmental Impacts Environmental Impacts (continued)(continued)
Railroads Seek Modern, Efficient Equipment
Reduce Fuel Usage Minimize Impacts to Abutters Reduce Carbon Footprint National Railway
Equipment Company
Looking to the FutureLooking to the Future
Awareness of DecisionMakers at All Levels
Critical Role of Freight Movement Fully Considered in the Planning
Process State Initiatives: Rail Plan Update
& Freight Study
CMRPC Initiative:CMRPC Initiative: Regional Rail Task ForceRegional Rail Task Force
Host Roundtable Discussions, Passenger & Freight
Ongoing Educational Efforts “To the Gate” Approach Need for Public/Private
Partnerships
Worcester’s Union StationIntermodal Transportation Center
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