ITEM NO : 6a_Supp
DATE OF
MEETING : December 13, 2011
Project Location
2
The Project
East Marginal Way
East
Marginal
Way Grade
Separation
N
Congested
Intersection
3
Element I: One lane, southbound, dedicated truck roadway
Element II: Minor improvements for enhanced roadway delineations
Element III: Automated gate System at UP Argo Yard
Project Benefits - Better Freight Mobility!
Safer route for harbor truckers
Improved safety for general purpose traffic
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and diesel particulates
resulting from less truck idling
A faster dray route combined with faster gate processing =
opportunity for harbor truckers to increase # of drays
during a normal shift
More drays = more revenue for harbor truckers
4
Port Responsibilities
Project Lead for Elements I and II
$2,200,000 contribution for Elements I and II
Maintenance responsibilities associated with Element I
roadway
Retention of operational liability for use of Element I
roadway
5
Port Funding
$2,200,000 for design, permitting and construction of
Elements I and II.
From Port’s Tax Levy
Estimated annual maintenance costs = $5,000 / year
Seaport Operating Expense
6
