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Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study

Description: The purpose of the Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study is to analyze the feasibility of implementing 110 mph intercity passenger rail service between Austin and Houston including possible service to Bryan/ College Station. This feasibility analysis consisted of identifying the characteristics of existing rail infrastructure and operations in the study corridors, analyzing potential alternative alignments for the passenger rail operations, and determining required infrastructure and impacts f… more
Date: December 2011
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Export growth, energy costs, and sustainable supply chains

Description: "The report examines sustainable supply chains in North America and the role played by rail inter-modal operations in lowering ten-mile fuel and emission costs. It examines whether current systems favor imports over exports - a current complaint from some shippers - and whether the development of inland inter-modal ports offers a solution to moving future freight into and out of large metropolitan areas."
Date: November 2010
Creator: Harrison, Rob & Seedah, Dan
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Impacts of pending federal greenhouse gas legislation on the Texas transportation sector

Description: Report on a study to assess current regulatory attempts to mitigate climate change and how such proposed action would impact the Texas transportation sector economically and provides recommendations for how policymakers can build consensus in Texas to address carbon emissions.
Date: May 2010
Creator: Woodward, James T. & Boske, Leigh B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Non-vital advance rail preemption of signalized intersections near highway-rail grade crossings

Description: Technical report examining two strategies were investigated to ensure pedestrian clearance time in intersections near highway-rail grade crossings. The first utilizes a lower-level preemption sequence to guarantee full pedestrian clearance to a terminating phase before the traffic signal starts the preemption sequence. The second strategy uses the pedestrian-omit feature to prevent the controller from activating the pedestrian interval if there is not sufficient time in advance of the start of … more
Date: June 2007
Creator: Balke, Kevin N.; Engelbrecht, Roelof Johannes & Ruback, Leonard G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Engineer's Report on Dallas - Waxahachie - Ennis Inter-Urban Electric Railway With Possible Extensions to Corsicana: Volume 2, Statistics and Photographs

Description: Book discussing statistics for the finances and infrastructure of Dallas, Waxahachie, Ennis, and Corsicana, Texas and the surrounding areas. There is a map of Dallas and the surrounding areas and several photographs of the various cities throughout the report. The statistics include city taxes, crop reports, public buildings, and local industries.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jones, Fred A.
Partner: Interurban Railway Museum

Engineer's Report on Sherman Gas and Electric Company, Cleburne Gas and Electric Company, Waxahachie Gas and Electric Company, Hillsboro Gas and Electric Company, Bonham Gas and Electric Company, Dublin Gas and Electric Company: Volume 2, Statistics and Photographs

Description: Book discussing statistics for the finances and infrastructure of Sherman, Cleburne, Waxahachie, Hillsboro, Bonham, and Dublin Texas. There are photographs of the discussed cities and surrounding areas. The statistics include city taxes, crop reports, public buildings, and local industries.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jones, Fred A.
Partner: Interurban Railway Museum

Madill Subdivision Bridge, Dallas, Texas: Determination of National Register Eligibility

Description: Preliminary report assessing the eligibility for inclusion in the national Register of Historic Places (NRHP) of Railroad Bridge 705.20 on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) Madill Subdivision. It includes a historical summary of the railroad alignment and photographs of the bridge. The authors concluded that the bridge was not historically significant, as it was typical of railroad bridges of the late 20th century and had been modified several times.
Date: May 8, 2013
Creator: DeFreece Emery, Sherry N. & Singleton, Kate
Location: 32.890081 -96.912662
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Green Line Before Study

Description: This represents the "Before" portion of a Before and After Study of the DART Green Line, a major extension of DART's light rail transit (LRT) system. Such studies track the costs and impacts of the extension of Red Line service into the North Central Corridor and analyze the accuracy of forecasts made during project planning.
Date: November 2010
Creator: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Orange Line DFW Airport Extension (Irving-3): Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Description: The FTA, in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration, produced an analysis of the potential impact, to the environment and to the airport, of extending a DART line to the DFW Airport Central Terminal Area. The FTA report is primarily concerned with environmental factors. It found that the extension would have no significant impact.
Date: October 11, 2011
Creator: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Green Line Before and After Study Plan (Revised)

Description: This document represents a proposed outline for conducting a Before and After Study of the DART Green Line, a major extension of DART's light rail transit (LRT) system. Such studies track the costs and impacts of the extension of Red Line service into the North Central Corridor and analyze the accuracy of forecasts made during project planning. As the Green Line initially began as two separate planning corridors, the Northwest Corridor and the Southeast Corridor, this planned study replaced ori… more
Date: August 24, 2012
Creator: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

North Central Corridor Extension: Before and After Study

Description: Study tracks the costs and impacts of the extension of Red Line service into the North Central Corridor and analyzes the accuracy of forecasts made during project planning.
Date: November 2006
Creator: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI): DART Orange Line DFW Airport Extension IRVING-3

Description: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), produced an analysis of the potential impact, to the environment and to the airport, of extending a DART line to the DFW Airport Central Terminal Area. The FAA's approval was needed for any change to an airport layout plan (ALP) and its report primarily deals with the effect of the extension on the airport. While there was determined to be no significant impact of the proposed extension, it… more
Date: September 2011
Creator: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Final Report Major Investment Study for the DART Northwest Corridor

Description: Purpose of report is to explain public and agency involvement in the MIS process, document the evaluation process and alternatives considered, document detailed evaluation results, and present the elements of the Locally Preferred Investment Strategy.
Date: October 2000
Creator: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

[Railroad Proposal]

Description: Proposal for a new railroad from Comanche, Texas to Temple, Texas. The documents included contain information on the cost of construction, route, possibilities for extensions, projected revenue, and Texas laws pertaining to railroads.
Date: December 27, 1906
Creator: Holman, J. R.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Truck-Rail Intermodal Toolkit: User Manual

Description: This report is on the truck-rail intermodal toolkit (TRIT) that was developed to assist planners to compare truck and rail freight movements.
Date: September 2014
Creator: Seedah, Dan P. K.; Owens, Travis D. & Harrison, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Evaluating Truck and Rail Movements Along Competitive Multimodal Corridors

Description: Report on a project designed to measure freight demands for population growth using mechanistic models for both trucks and rail. This study is implemented through a series of study workshops for TxDOT and metropolitan planning organization (MPO).
Date: January 2014
Creator: Seedah, Dan; Owens, Travis; Bhat, Chandra & Harrison, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Report on Proposed McKinney - Bonham - Paris Interurban: Statistics and Photographs

Description: Book discussing statistics for the finances and infrastructure of McKinney, Bonham, and Paris, Texas and the surrounding areas. There is a map of Dallas and the surrounding areas and several photographs of the various cities discussed throughout the report. The statistics include city taxes, crop reports, public buildings, and local industries.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jones, Fred A.
Partner: Interurban Railway Museum

Texas Rail System Plan

Description: This plan addresses the Texas Rail System Plan (TRSP). The TRSP provides the plan to implement commuter and freight rail improvements that keep pace with economic growth. It covers issues such as infrastructure, public need, and long-range planning.
Date: October 2005
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Railroad Commission of Texas Annual Financial Report: 2013

Description: Annual financial report of the Railroad Commission of Texas documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year 2013.
Date: Autumn 2013
Creator: Railroad Commission of Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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