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PHONE (970)356-4000, Ext. 4200
FAX: (970)352-0242
WEBSITE: www.co.weldo.weld.co.us
910 10th Street, P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
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October 8, 2004
Ms. Lindsey Janssen
309 Pelican Cove
Windsor, CO 80550
RE: Great Western—OmniTrax Railroad Crossing on WCR 66 (Eastman Park Drive)
Dear Ms. Janssen
Thank you for your letter to Commissioner Dave Long expressing concern for the safety of the driving
public at the railroad crossing on WCR 66 (Eastman Park Drive).
Our Public Works Department has inspected this location and identified the action necessary to mitigate the
problem you referenced. As you noted,the problem is with the abrupt grade change at the track crossing.
The United States Department of Transportation and the Colorado Public Utilities Commission strictly
regulate the division of responsibilities when work is needed on railroad crossings of public roadways.
While the most significant part of correction measures necessary are the responsibility of the railroad
company,we will coordinate with them in whatever means necessary to mitigate this problem.
We will make immediate contact with Mr. Shawn Vecellio, Roadmaster for OmniTrax Railroad, to report
and coordinate a maintenance schedule. We will take corrective action to the road elevations during the
month of October to improve the crossing rideablilty.
If you have further questions on this issue,please contact Mr. Jeff Jerome, Public Works Operations
Division Manager, at 970-356-4000, Extension 3750.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF�COUNTY CO ISSIONERS
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Robert D. Masden, Chair
Weld County Commission
August 13, 2004
Weld County Commissioner
Dave Long
910 10th Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Mr. Commissioner Long,
As a young adult in Weld County, I have been taught the importance of safety.
Throughout my years in school and now at work the stress upon this subject has
continued to increase. As a result of this, I have noticed the railroad tracks that lie
perpendicular to Eastman Park Drive next to Kodak. Seeing that I am a Kodak
employee, I hear daily of the danger of these tracks. Many people stress that not only
are the tracks a hazard but that they also case damage to vehicles.
After hearing multiple stories, I decided that it was necessary to write a letter. I feel
that as commissioner you have the power to get the ball rolling. It seems that neither
the county nor owner of the railroad wants to take responsibility. I find that this
problem, if not fixed, will cause an unnecessary accident.
As a leader in our community, I know that you understand the severity of this
problem. The safety of Colorado drivers is an absolute must. I thank you for taking
time out of your day to read this letter.
Sincerely,
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Lindsey Janssen
Lindsey Janssen
309 Pelican Cove
Windsor, CO 80550
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