CONSAD Research Corporation

Economic Development

Old Metairie Railroad Corridor Project

CONSAD Research Corporation assisted the Federal Railway Administration in the development of recommendations, cost and schedule estimates for resolving the railroad-community conflicts in the Old Metairie railroad corridor, near New Orleans, Louisiana.

1. identify safety problems and potential solutions regarding the transportation of hazardous materials along the corridor;
2. identify problems and potential solutions to vehicular traffic congestion along the corridor;
3. examine the railroad-community conflicts in the area; and
4. identify potential alternative track relocations.

The final report prepared by CONSAD and the FRA describes and evaluates alternatives for resolving the conflicts which include:

• Highway grade-crossing delays and accident risks;
• Train noise, horn-sounding, and vibration in residential areas;
• Risk of hazardous materials releases; and
• Stormwater flooding due to rail right-of-way location.

You can read the executive summary to get more details.

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UPDATE: 09/10/99