Study Goals and Area
The study will examine train and traffic operations and impacts at the Mulberry Street, Lemay Avenue and Prospect Road railroad crossings along the Riverside Corridor and consider the announced restored Greeley Connection between Union Pacific and Great Western (learn more). The study will:
- provide near-term understanding of railroad operations that impact street traffic along the Riverside Corridor
- identify near-term actions the railroads could take, if any, to improve the situation
- summarize traffic impacts at the railroad crossings and at nearby intersections to dimension the problem
- identify the location for variable message boards or advanced warning systems that can inform motorists of railroad activity
- identify conceptual rail and street infrastructure changes that may be considered in the future as warranted by need and funding
- develop order of magnitude cost information for potential new grade-separations or railroad infrastructure
The study will investigate the use of Variable Message Boards which potentially could be placed along major streets well in advance of the railroad crossings so motorists can learn of train activity and consider other options.