[Winona Online Democracy]
My understanding at this point is this:
A potential of 17 trains per day could leave the coal mines full
with 17 trains per day going back empty. It is likely that many of the
trains would stop at major rail intersections prior to Winona. If 5 of
those train made it this far that would be an additional 10 trains through
Winona. That would increase daily delays in crossing all major tracks in
the community.
The State and the City will be undertaking a study as to how this
concern is best addressed. Generally overpass structures work the best.
The city will be pushing hard for the obvious structures at Pelzer and at
Louisa streets. They will be expensive. The more difficult issue is on
other streets towards the central part of the city. (i.e. Mankato, Huff)
Both of those streets warrant a serious look at an overpass. In each case
several blocks of homes or parts of the University would need to be removed.
Other streets such as Sarnia at Huff would be cut off and traffic rerouted.
Both situations are possible but would be a major undertaking with
considerable resistance.
Increased rail traffic and the resulting track improvements do
benefit the region with jobs and fees. Winona is fortunate to have to ask
these questions. We have an active port, active rail, nearby freeway and
great telecommunications. Much of the state and region would do anything to
have those problems, as opposed to dying a slow economic death.
Keith Nelson
Assistant City Manager for Public Works
City of WinonA, MN
507 457 8274
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Kranz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 4:26 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Winona] DM&E
[Winona Online Democracy]
Greetings,
No one has seemed to jump in on the DM&E issue, but I'd be
curious to know
the answer to this question as well.
We seem to hear a lot of information back and forth, but I
don't really
think I have a feel for exactly what impact the proposed
DM&E expansion will
have on the quality of life in the city of Winona.
Will it mean more waiting at railroad crossings, and if so
which ones? How
many more trains can we expect? Are there any positives
(more tax revenue,
jobs, improved railroad crossings)?
Perhaps someone who has been involved in this issue could
provide some
insights on this one.
Thanks,
-Steve Kranz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah Dixen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 1:00 PM
Subject: [Winona] DM&E
> [Winona Online Democracy]
>
>
> I have been reading various articles concerning the
expansion proposed by
> DM&E and feel like I am missing some basic information
that I need before
I
> form my opinion. I understand some of hte larger issues
such as the
> expansion of railroads and reliance on coal, but I am
wondering about the
> impact on a local level. Basic stuff like will this mean
expanded lines
or
> more traffic on the exsisting lines? Have there been
studies on the
impact
> on car traffic?
>
> Any information would be appreciated as well as opinions.
> Sarah Dixen
>
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