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Re: Marin/Sonoma County voters Support Smart Rail Plan
Author: DAVE I
Date: 07-14-2008 - 19:34
Ex-Marinite Wrote:
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> Do I remember correctly that the city of San
> Rafael is under an order from the PUC that they
> must construct an overpass at Andersen Drive if
> rail service is ever restored to Larkspur
> Landing?
>
> As I recall their removal of the crossing at
> Andersen Drive was not authorized by the PUC and
> they had to agree to construct an overpass at
> their expense because of their illegal conduct.
>
NOTE THE CROSSING WAS PAVED OVER TRACK AND TIES ARE STILL INPLACE AS OF 7-1-2008
> The crossing which was removed did not meet
> current standards due to its angle with the
> tracks, but was "grandfathered in". However, now
> that it is removed it cannot be replaced and a
> grade separation is required.
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> Do I remember correctly that the city of San
> Rafael is under an order from the PUC that they
> must construct an overpass at Andersen Drive if
> rail service is ever restored to Larkspur
> Landing?
>
> As I recall their removal of the crossing at
> Andersen Drive was not authorized by the PUC and
> they had to agree to construct an overpass at
> their expense because of their illegal conduct.
>
NOTE THE CROSSING WAS PAVED OVER TRACK AND TIES ARE STILL INPLACE AS OF 7-1-2008
> The crossing which was removed did not meet
> current standards due to its angle with the
> tracks, but was "grandfathered in". However, now
> that it is removed it cannot be replaced and a
> grade separation is required.
