ITEM NO : 6a_Supp
DATE OF
MEETING : December 13, 2011

Project Location
East
Marginal
Way Grade
Separation

The Project
East Marginal Way

Congested
Intersection

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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

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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

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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
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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

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