[Winona Online Democracy]
With the ability to project 10 or more additional trains per day from the
DM&E, why cannot we try to require that the DM&E pay for at least two of the
overpasses?
Duane M. Peterson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 2:55 PM
Subject: RE: [Winona] DM&E
> [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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