Title
Update on DART Railroad Crossing Projects
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, Director of Engineering
Katie McKenzie, CIP Engineering Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Receive presentation and discuss items related to possible rail crossings that could improve access and facilitate development on the East Side.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Discuss items related to railroad crossings at Wilmeth Road, Lamar Street, and Broad Street that could improve access and facilitate development on the East Side.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• An FRA Grant is currently being pursued to fund the preliminary design of an overpass at Wilmeth Road and the DART/DGNO Railroad.
• An East McKinney Mobility Study includes adding an at-grade crossing of the railroad at Lamar Street.
• DART/DGNO requirements to add the Lamar crossing would be costly.
• Members of The Housing and Community Development Department had a discussion with DART staff about the crossing at Broad Street. DART staff indicated they would support the project if the City pursued a grant to improve the crossing.
• Staff is presenting this informational presentation to receive direction regarding the priorities of all three critical railroad crossings.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A