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(Decision No. 76238)
BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO •
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF )
THE COUNTY OF WELD FOR AUTHORITY TO )
INSTALL GRADE CROSSING PROTECTION ) APPLICATION NO. 24559
DEVICES AT COUNTY ROAD AND MILEPOST
495.99 OF THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN ))
MAIN LINE NEAR ROGGEN, COLORADO.
November 17, 1970
Appearances: Samuel S. Telep, County Attorney,
Greeley, Colorado, for Applicant,
County of Weld;
W. L. Peck, Esq. , Denver, Colorado,
for Burlington Northern, Inc.
J. L. McNeill , Denver, Colorado, of
the Staff of the Commission.
PROCEDURE AND RECORD
On September 11 , 1970, Applicant, under the provisions of
115-4-6, CRS 1963, as amended, filed the above-entitled application
seeking an order of this Commission authorizing construction, operation
and maintenance of automatic grade crossing protection devices at the
County Road on west side of Roggen, in the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, where the main line and a passing track of Burlington
Northern, Inc. cross said County Road at Railroad Milepost 495.99.
The Commission assigned No. 24559 to said application, and
with due and proper notice to all interested persons, firms or cor-
porations, set the matter for a hearing at the Commission Hearing Room,
500 Columbine Building, 1845 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado, on the
date of November 5, 1970, at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
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On November 5, 1970, public hearing was held as scheduled, by
Commissioner Henry E. Zarlengo, and the matter thereafter taken under
advisement.
At the hearing, it was further verified by the Hearing
Commissioner that there were no public witnesses and no objections
appear in the Commission file. Testimony in support of the application
was given by the following:
Marshall Anderson - County Commissioner, District No. 2 -
Weld County.
Harold H. Rice - Superintendent School District RE 3-J -
Keenesburg, Colorado.
Robert C. Gustafson - Division Engineer, McCook-Alliance
Division - Burlington Northern, Inc.
Harold B. Bright - General Signal Supervisor, McCook-
Alliance Division - Burlington Northern, Inc.
Applicants' exhibits as follows were tendered and admitted
into evidence:
Exhibit No. 1 -
Fully executed Agreement, dated June 30, 1970, between
Burlington Northern, Inc. and Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County pertaining to proposed signal installation
at the Weld County Road. Includes enclosures marked
Exhibit "A" - Map sketch to show crossing situation at
Milepost 495.99, Exhibit "B" - Diagram of signal device
with gates.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Based upon all the evidence of record, the following is found
as fact, that:
1 . The purpose of this application is to secure Commission
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approval for the proposed installation and maintenance of protection
devices consisting of short-arm gates, automatic flashing light rail-
road signals and bell ; all at a grade crossing of the Roggen-Weld
County Road over the main line and a passing track of Burlington
Northern, Inc. , at Railroad Milepost 495.99, Weld County, Colorado,
and for an allocation of the cost for said protection devices and
installation in accordance with the provisions of 115-4-6, CRS 1963,
as amended, relating to financial assistance through the Commission
Grade Crossing Protection Fund.
2. The Commission has jurisdiction over the instant matter.
3. No one appeared at the hearing to intervene or to
protest the granting of the authority as requested.
4. The instant parties have entered into an Agreement
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for the proposed signal work (Exhibit No. 1 ) and for which the
estimated cost is $26,250.
5. The instant County Road is a part of the Weld County
Road System. County funds in the amount of 10% of the estimated
protection cost have been budgeted as the County share thereof.
6. The Weld County Road provides a hard surface, asphalt
paved roadway at 24 feet wide over the rail line crossing. It is
located on the north-south section line between Ranges 62 W and 63 W,
and makes a near right-angular crossing over the railroad main line
and a passing track. Traffic count data of 1969 showed an average of
350 vehicles per day over the crossing. For 1970, there is an estimated
volume of 500 vehicles daily. Use involves a mixed traffic flow of
private automobiles, commercial vehicles, oil tank trucks, grain trucks ,
farm trucks , and school buses. Speeds are variable from 60 miles per •
hour to a stop at the crossing.
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7. County Road at west side of Roggen is the principal
north-south arterial between the Roggen interchange with Interstate
Highway 80-South, and extends south across the railroad for some 8
miles into Prospect Valley and a connection with Colorado No. 52 to
Hudson, Colorado. The road serves an extensive wheat and agricultural
area which generates a seasonal and heavy flow of farm trucks to the
Roggen grain elevators.
8. Increased local and tourist travel over the crossing
has developed following construction of the new Interstate Highway 80-
South and an interchange connection with the County Road on the north
side of the railroad. The County Road and related grade crossing has
been an established school bus route that is used by a morning and
afternoon school bus each school day. The road has been rebuilt and
surfaced, so it is expected to suffice for a long time.
9. Rail traffic averages 15 trains daily, including three
scheduled passenger train movements. Maximum permissible speeds are
79 miles per hour for passenger trains and 60 miles per hour for
freight trains. Crossing movements and speeds over the crossing are
variable according to seasonal main line freight movements of grains
and sugar beets and related use of the passing track for meeting and
passing of trains.
10. Extensive switching movements at an indystry track for
the Roggen grain elevators are made to and from the passing track at
about one-half mile east from the crossing.
11 . Present protection at the crossing consists of two
standard reflectorized railroad crossbuck signs supplemented with
two red STOP signs placed by Weld County.
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12. Proposed train actuated signal devices to be placed near
the roadway on each approach to the double track crossing will consist of
a curbside mast with reflectorized crossbuck sign and double red flasher
lights to show a warning along the roadway at each approach to the
crossing. One signal mast will have a bell . Both signal masts will
also have a short-arm gate which will lower as a form of holding
barricade for vehicular traffic approaching the crossing in each lane.
Track circuiting is designed to provide a minimum warning time of 25
seconds before the approach of a train from either direction, and be
in conformance with standards of the Association of American Railroads.
Additional circuiting will be placed into the passing track to provide
warning for any train movement over the crossing and thereby assure
full protection and signal operation until all trains have cleared the
crossing.
13. Ordering of materials for installation of the instant
signal devices is a railroad management function which is subject to
previous Commission approval or changes, of the proposed work.
Expedited handling of management approval , material ordering and signal
installation was pledged in order to hasten early completion of the
work as authorized.
14. A detailed estimate of,costs for the new work will be
provided for the Commission files. On the basis of Weld County budgeting
and railroad planning there was agreement that allocation of costs for
the new signal devices be: 10 percent to Weld County, 10 percent to
Burlington Northern, and the remainder, or 80 percent, from the
Crossing Protection Fund.
15. Burlington Northern, Inc. , will provide all maintenance
for the signal devices following installation.
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16. No part of the cost of the proposed signal devices will
be paid from funds available under any federal or federal-aid highway act.
17. Upon installation of the new signal devices, there will be
removal of the present "STOP" signs and related "STOP AHEAD" signing on
the roadway. New speed zone control signing will be provided by Weld
County through its Traffic Engineering Division.
18. On the basis of a rising trend of vehicular traffic in the
Roggen area, there is a sincere concern for public safety on the part of
local residents, Weld County Commissioners, and the railroad. Installation
of the proposed signal devices will provide increased public safety for
rail , vehicular, school bus and pedestrian traffic at the crossing.
Accidents may be prevented and the safety of the public promoted by
installation of automatic flasher signals and bell together with the
short-arm gates for additional control , all as proposed for the double
track grade crossing of Weld County Road over the mainline and passing
track of Burlington Northern, Inc. , Milepost 495.99 at the west side of
Roggen, Weld County, Colorado.
CONCLUSIONS ON FINDINGS OF FACT
Based on all the evidence of record and the above and foregoing
findings of fact, it is concluded, that:
1 . Such devices as herein contemplated are required so as to
promote the public safety.
2. The order sought in the instant application should be
granted and the actual costs prorated as follows:
10 percent to the County of Weld;
10 percent to Burlington Northern, Inc. ;
80 percent to the Commission Crossing Protection Fund.
3. Continuing maintenance work should be performed by
Burlington Northern, Inc. at its own expense for the life of the crossing
so protected.
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4. The signal devices and installation shall be in conformance
with the current bulletin of the Association of American Railroads ' Joint
Committee on Railroad Crossing Protection.
5. Speed zone control and signing on the County road approaches
to the crossing shall be established by Weld County.
6. As provided by 115-6-9 (6) , CRS 1963, as amended, the
authority sought in the instant application should be granted by initial
decision of the Commission, since due and timely execution of its functions
imperatively and unavoidably so requires.
ORDER
THE COMMISSION ORDERS:
1 . Burlington Northern, Inc. , upon the application of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to install , operate, and maintain standard automatic railroad
flashing signals, short-arm gates and bell for the County Road grade
crossing at Milepost 495.99 over the main line and a passing track of
Burlington Northern, Inc. , Weld County, Colorado, in accordance with
the plans and specifications which are incorporated into the record
of this proceeding and which are hereby approved.
2. The installation and maintenance of the crossing protection
devices shall be done by Burlington Northern, Inc. ,Pas set=:fn '"
Agreement (Exhibit 1 ) entered into by the parties herein, which Agreement,
by reference, is made a part hereof.
3. A fair, just and equitable distribution of the total cost
and the installation of the proposed automatic railroad flashing light
signals , short-arm gates and bell shall be as follows:
(a) Weld County to pay 10 percent thereof to cover its
share of benefits received from such installation.
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Upon completion of the proposed work, an itemized
statement of the actual costs, and a bill covering said
10 percent shall be forwarded by Burlington Northern,
Inc.. to Weld County, which bill shall be paid to
Burlington Northern, Inc. , within thirty (30) days
of receipt thereof.
(b) Burlington Northern, Inc. shall contribute out of its
own funds 10 percent of the cost of said installations
and shall thereafter maintain said crossing devices to
cover its share of the benefits therefrom.
(c) The remainder of the cost, or 80 percent, shall be
paid out of the Commission Highway Crossing Protection
Fund. Upon completion of the proposed work, an itemized
statement of the actual cost and a bill covering such
80 percent shall be forwarded by Burlington Northern,
Inc. to the Commission, which bill shall be paid within
thirty (30) days after receipt thereof.
4. The signal devices and installation shall all be in conformance
with the current bulletin of the Association of American Railroads ' Joint
Committee on Railroad Crossing Protection.
5. Speed zone control and related signing on the County Road
approaches to the crossing shall be provided by Weld County and be in
conformance with the State of Colorado Interim Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices, 1968 Edition.
6. The Commission hereby retains jurisdiction to make such
further order or orders as may be required in the instant matter.
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7. This Order shall become effective forthwith as the initial
Decision of the Commission.
(S E A L) THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
T l� OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
��"� p�.� HENRY E. ZARLENGO
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HOWARD S. BJELLAND
EDWIN R. LUNDBORG
"'fir-1_44;y ;' •. Commissioners
`4 r > Dated at Denver, Colorado, this
ATTEST: ' ' - A 17th day of November, 1970.
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. Mr. Samuel S . Telep July 21, 1970
County Attorney
Weld County
- - - ” First National Bank Building
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Installation of Flashing Light
`-Signals at County Road and
Milepost 495.99, Burlington
Northern, Near Roggen Colorado.
Dear Mr. Telep:
A few months ago Mr. R. C. Gustafson•, Division Engineer
of the Burlington Northern discussed with Mr. Marshall
Anderson the installation of flashing light signals with
short arm gates at the above crossing. This installs-
. tion is to be made under the Colorado Grade Crossing
Protection Act, which is Section 115-4-6, Colorado Re-
vised Statutes, which provides that the costs are allo-
cated to the County, Railroad, and the State Grade
Crossing Protection Fund by the Public Utilities Com-
mission. The usual allocation is 10% to the County, 10%
to the Railroad, and 80% to the Fund.
I enclose herewith our standard contract covering this
installation for approval by the Board of County Com-
missioners . It would be appreciated if you could
arrange for the execution of this agreement, returning
to me one copy for the Railroad Company's files .
You will note under paragraph 3 that the County will make
prompt application to the Public Utilities Commission •
for approval of the installation and the allocation of
the~costs. In that connection, I am enclosing herewith
a proposed application for the County's use. At the time
of the filing of the application the Public Utilities
Commission requires that the names of the owners of the
Mr. Samuel S. Telep -2- July 21, 1970
property at the four quadrants of the crossing be furnished
to the Commission so that they may serve them with copies
of the application. No doubt you can obtain this infor-
mation from the County Assessor. If the crossing is used
t, by school buses, the name and address of the school dis-
trict should also be furnished, as well as the names of
any utility companies or others that might be affected •
• by this installation. You will .note that the application
states that the agreement is attached thereto as an ex-
hibit, and I am enclosing extra copies of the contract
exhibits so that after the agreement has been executed,
you can make Xerox copies thereof for attachment. With
'regard to the number of copies of the application to be
filed with the Commission, it requires the original and
two, plus copies for the owners of the adjacent quadrants,
• school district, etc. , as you develop.
Under the law the Commission must hold a hearing on this
application, and I am also enclosing an outline of the
type of testimony required. We will, of course, appear
at the hearing in support of the application and a
10-10-80 allocation.
If you have any questions with regard to the above handling
and procedure, please feel free to either write or call me.
Yours very- ru y,ed.W. L. Peck
/ k; General Attorney
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• County Commissioner
Weld County
Court House
Greeley, Colorado 80631
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Exhibit "1"
AGREEMENT N INSTALLATION
GRADE CROSSING PROTECTION DEVICES .
THIS 1 AGREEMENT,bd entered n
to this SO
day of June ,. 1970,. . Y and between BURLINGTON NORTHERN INC. ,
a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as. the
"Railroad Company" ) and BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
WELD COUNTY, State. of Colorado (hereinafter referred to
as the "County" ) WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the County has requested the Railroad Com-
pany to install automatic. flashing light signals with audible
warning devices and short arm gates (hereinafter sometimes
referred to as "devices" ) at the crossing of the Railroad
Company ' s main line and sidingat Milepost 5 49 99
County Road, Weld County, Colorado, at the location shown
on print marked Exhibit "A", ,attached hereto and made a
part hereof; and
WHEREAS, the Railroad Company is willing to install
said automatic flashing light signals with audible warning
devices and short arm gates on the terms and conditions
hereinafter set 'forth.; and
WHEREAS, by Section 115-4-6, Colorado Revised
Statutes 1963, as set forth in 1965 Permanent Cumulative
Supplement, the Public Utilities Commission of the State. of
Colorado is authorized to allocate the ccost of stthe
installa-
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tion of automatic or other safety app signals crossing
between the interested railroad, the State' s highway
protection fund, and political subdivision of the State
involved.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises
and the mutual covenants and agree s follows:
agreements
herein contained,
the parties hereto promise
1. The Railroad Company shall furnish all
materials and shall install automatic flashing light signals
with audible warning devices and short arm gates, including,
but not limited to, the necessary wiring, bonding of the
track rail, etc.
2 . The description of the devices , including
a general plan of installation, is set forth on Exhibit "B" ,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, and it is estimated
the cost of materials and labor used for the installation
of said devices will be Twenty-six Thousand Two Hundred
Fifty and No/100. Dollars ($26,250 .00.)..
3. It is agreed between the County and the
Railroad Company that the County will make prompt app
to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission
undeveret the
etteterms
mss,
and provisions of Section 115-4-6,PColorado ermanent Cumulative Supple-
ment, as set forth in the 1965
for the approval of said installation and the allocation
es all pof the resentingts allhereof,mattersand the involvedato1saidhCommission. in
4. Upon the completion of the installation
mof said aintaind,erepair,tandRke poad saidompanY deviceshinlatproperter worki ate,
working
condition, all at its sole expense. Whenever, by reason of
railroad changes , the devices must be replaced or removed,
any expense incurred shall be regarded as part of the cost
of the railroad change and shall be borne by. the Railroad
Company . In the event that the County makes any changes in
its streets or related facilities , the County shall bear
the expense of making any changes to the devices .
5 . In the event of accidental damage not the.
fault of the Railroad Company, and not collectible from the
party causing the damage,. the County will participate to. the
extent of ninety (90). per cent of the cost thereof, provided,
however, that any amount so payable to the Railroad Company f
by. the County shall be subject to approval by the County.
The replacement of such equipment necessitated by reason of
accidental damage shall be made by the Railroad Company as
soon as it becomes practicable so to do, regardless of whether
the likelihood of collection from the party causing the
damage shall have been determined at the time of need for •
such replacement .
6 . The provisions of this agreement, and the
plans and specifications for said devices shall not become
effective until approval thereof has been obtained from the
Public Utilities Commission.
; 7. All the covenants herein contained shall
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors
and assigns of the parties hereto respectively,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused
this agreement to be executed by their duly authorized
officers the day and year first abovee t ten.
BURLIN't0 �l TA�E ,,
By
Its'. Vice President
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
Attest: WELD COUNTY
Cou y Clerk ��� 4 XIziSigned: August 19, 1970 :kri `��(
Approved as to' Fo m:
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Law Department.
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CHAIRMAN
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HAROLD W. ANDERSON,
CHAIRMAN PRO•TEM S. TELEP
RT. 1, JOHNSTOWN. COLO. OFFICE OF THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY SAMUEL COU U ATTORNEY
PHONE IJO AI 352.5132
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MARSHALL H. ANDERSON, �y �{y�� ��
MEMBER C:JIF I�11 G�.,.'-l+/+
2612 8TH AVE.. GREELEY, COLO.
September 10, 1970
Mr. Harry C. Galligan, Secretary
Public Utilities Commission
500 Columbine Building
1845 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
Re: Installation of flashing light signals at
county road and mile post 495. 99,
Burlington Northern near Roggen, Colo.
Dear Mr. Galligan:
Recently, the County of Weld, State of Colorado, and Burlington
Northern, Inc. , entered into anigreement for the installation of flash light
signals at County Road and Mile Post No. 495. 99)Burlington Northern near
Roggen, Colorado.
Now, pursuant to 63 C. R. S. , 115-4-6, we submit application
(in triplicate, accompanied with agreement and Exhibits A and B) for order
of the Commission authorizing the construction, operation, and maintenance
of such automatic signals and devices at said crossing.
Additionally, we enclose the names and addresses of all property
owners at the four quadrants of said crossing, including the name and
address of the local school district, RE3-J that may be affected by such
installation.
For your convenience, enclosed also please find five copies of
application and exhibits to be served upon the above interested parties.
An early setting of this matter for hearing will be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Samuel S. Telep
.unty Attorney
SST/emw C T 1r)Ends.
cc W. L. Peck
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GLENN K. BILLINGS, �`',.9 /try/
CHAIRMAN
RT. 2. BOX 189. GREELEY, COLO. •
HAROLD W. ANDERSON,
CHAIRMAN PRO.TEM OFFICE OF
RT. I. JOHNSTOWN, COLO. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PHONE 303) 353.2212
MARSHALL H. ANDERSON, EXT. 21. 22, AND 23
MEMBER p
2412 8TH AVE., GREELEY, COLD. October 29, 1970
Mr. Harold H. Rica
Suporintondsnt of Schools
Box 68
Kesnsoburq, Colorado
Doer Mr. Rico'
This is to confirm telephone conservation of October 29th.
The County Attorney wishes that you as eoprinf Schools
of Boggon and tiro County Csneiasioasrs awes in behalf of
wady of
light at the railroad crossing in�8eennq Colorado.lecomont of
Plump moot at tho Meld County Court Mouse en Thursday. bovrwbor
5th at the hour of 8800 o'clock A. M.
Yours truly.
The Board of County Carrissionors
Weld County. Colorado
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Division Engineer Denver,Colorado 80202
April 3, 1970
Wald County Commissioners
Weld County Court House
Greeley, Colorado
Gentlemen:
The Burlington Northern Inc. is interested in the in-
stallation of automatic flashing light signals, to be installed
uner the Colorado Grade Crossing Protection Law, at County road
crossing just west of Roggen, Colorado, railroad milepost
095.99.
In the past, railroad representatives have met with
County Commissioners and/or County Engineers for their approval
of flashing light signals. If the County officials approve of
the insulation, then the railroad would prepare contracts
with the County. After Contracts are executed by both the County
and the railroad, the railroad will file an application with the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission for authorization and all-
ocation of costs.
At your early convenience, I would like to arrange a
meeting to discuss the crossing protection at Rogge. Generally,
except for the week of 1April 204 I am available *attend a
meeting at anyplace you may designate.
Will you please advise 4
Tours truly,
WELD CO. COMMISSIONERS R. C, loalcates+L_tarso .,_
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5577 - Rosa M. Warden - 5511 Harrison Commerce City , Colorado
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Lawrenc Kuhmke - Hudson President
Rodney Hofferber - Keenesberg - Vice President
Lyle Cooksey - Roggen - Secretary
Howard Eichner - Hudson - Asst. Secretary
Dr.. Robert Rause - Keenesburg - Treasurer
Superintendent - Harold Rice - Keenesburg,. Colorado
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Railroad Company
McCook, Nebraska
Dear Mr. Loots
I would like to call to your att ion t the
flashing light at the Roggen Crossing has stalled.
The School Board is most anxious that this flashing •nal
be installed as soon as possible.
Would you please take neces y a ton that
is required for the instaliati•" •f this Shine light.
Please send the orginal agr and opy to our office
and a copy of the agreement to y 1 of the Public
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Utilities Commission.
Your promp tention thi tter mill be
greatly appreciated.
V truly yours,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COIOBADO
Millard H. Sting
Chairman of the Board
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March 15, 1963
Public Utilities Commission of Colorado
State Office !wilding
Denver, Colorado
Attention: Mr. John L. McNiell
Dear Sirs
The CB&q Railroad representat , Mr. P ips, wishes to make
a formal request for flashing is' a geode crossing
approximately one-quarter mile .e Roggen Depot. Mr.
Phillips has suggested 0 sp t •f expense, with the
railroad maintaining similar agreement with
the Union Pacific •• ado th •lit 50-%► and the
railroad maintains '_• signal. r is signal is the Rowe
Crossing at Pierce.
While the is able + terms which will benefit
all cone , woul• - t the Union Pacific agreement
offers same protection, with less cost to the County.
Very truly yours,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Millard H. Ewing
Chairman of the Board -
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DMCe.ber 18, 1962
Mr. Mo. Loos, Superintendent
C. H. 4 Q. Railroad Company
McCook, Nebraska
Dear Sirs
In answer to your letter • Dec =•er 10, I wi 1 be
happy to meet you at gen on sday, January 3,
at 1:00 P. M.
0 Ye my yours,
illard H. Ewing
County Commissioner, District #3
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McCook, Nebraska
December 10, 1962
Mr. Millard H. Ewing
County Commissioner, District #3
Greeley, Colorado
Dear Sir:
Your letter of December 4 in regard to
proposed installation of crossing signals at the grade
crossing west of Fort Morgan, M.P. 495.98.
If agreeable, I can meet you at Roggen at
1 P.M. January 3 or 4, 1963. Will you please let me
know if and when you can be there.
Yours very truly,
Wm. Loos
Superintendent
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December 4, 1962
Mr. Wm. Loos, Superintendent
C. B. t Q. R. R. Co.
McCook, Nebraska
Dear Sirs
In reply to your letter of November 9 installation
of crossing lights at grade crossing west en, I will
be able to meet with you any da item* the 17th December,
except on Wednesdays.
Will you please advise if s is nient for you and what
day you would like to me t
ly yours,
0 illard H. Erring
I .unty Commissioner, District %3
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McCook, Nebraska
November 26, 1962.
Mr. Millard H. Ewing
County Commissioner, District Number Three
Greeley, Colorado
Dear Sir:
Referring to yours of November 9 reques-
ing installation of crossing lights at grade crossing vest
of Roggen, Colorado in Weld County.
Before presenting this request to our
Management, I would appreciate having some information
which you can undoubtedly provide.
I should know what type of crossing signals
you desire, division of cost of installation and division
of cost of maintenance. Will it be Weld County, Colorado,
the Village of Roggen or the State of Colorado with whom
the agreement will be entered into for the installation of
the crossing lights?
If it would be convenient for you to meet
once more to discuss this matter, I'm sure I can avail my-
self at an early date. Will you please advise?
Yours very truly,
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Wm. Loos
Superintendent
Noeerber 9, 1962
Mr. Nn Loos
Spperintsndent
Chicago, Burlington t Quincy RR Company
McCook, Nebraska
Dear Mr. Loess
No would like to ban a crossing light installed at the
grade crossing west of Moggen wbese the Meld County
road crosses ysur tracks.
Vold County will be glad to cooperate with you in any
way possible 1a arrive at this goal.
Sincerely,
INS MAID Cl QOIIRTY COMMISSIONERS
VaLD COtwn, COLONS)
Millard H. Ewing
County Comrn4 ssisnear
District Haber Time
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October 30, 1962 GREELEY; CvLt),
Mr. Millard H. Swing I1,
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Commissioner District •3, veld County ' 'jlf0l1®II�I1laisi4i5i
Greeley, Colorado
Dear Sir: qg
Tour latter of August 29 addressed to this Com-
pany at Denver, in care of Mr. gkamehan, also referring to our
meeting at toggen om September fl rotitive to grads.grossing west
of Roggen where the Weld County road crosses onr tracks.
I have taken this mutter up with the Management
and told them of the complaints you have made, and your
concern
for the safety of pedestrians and other traffic usicBthiss cross-
ing. I have also made certain swgeestions in regard to cross
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this condition. I as attaching the result of a 24liour traffic
count made at this crossing, whisk includes pedastrUans, and all
types of vehicles separately. So Management has also authorised
the County to go *.ad with the earth borrow from our premises, as
requested by your Mad Superintowdeat►. Mr. Slug, in order to correct
the approach condition leading to the crossing. Our tngiaeering
Department has advised against placing a tubs under the crossing
approach, as they feel it would serve no worthwhilekpurposes. I
have also been given en estimate of cost for the installation of
flashing light signals and flashing light signals with short arm
gates for this crossing as follows:
plashing light signals, approximately $10,000
Flashing light signals with short arm gates, app. $15,750
These, of course, ere only estiwates but will give you something
to work with.
While in the vicinity, Iid youreCountyitoad
Department Was engaged in ratites the approachesUse oa see north side,
and although the work was only about 50% comp
it could readily be seen that the safety factors would be improved.
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While I realise you have had nmsarous complaints about the unsafe
conditions at this crossing, I think you mill agree with me, after
studying the traffic count attar ad. that further *view of the
situation is in older before *wean say that automatic flasher
signals are naedse. gomswr, the Management has
situatned ion me toe
tell you that ee willing,t thatn survey
me are milling to cooperate
withbetter has view
oo bo,Co officials in reaching
math the Colorado,Commission alMd the County
a conclusion in Am matter.
If I can be of any further assistants along this
line, please do net hesitate to call on me.
Yours vary truly,
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Vb. Loos
superintendent
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RALPH C. HORTON
HENRY E. ZARLENGO (n �' ~NN .
Commissioners r��
*'7 GREELEY. COLO.
JERRY J. MAHONEY *` RECEIVED
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STEVE McNICHOLS, Governor M 3 1962
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION A.M. N.�.
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STATE SERVICES BUILDING I
1525 SHERMAN STREET
DENVER 3, COLORADO
August 2, 1562
Weld County
Board of County Commissioners
Greeley, Colorado
Subject: Railroad grade crossings.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the request of our Governor, this Com d ssion has
been involved in a statewide study of highway-railroad grade crossings
involving high-speed trains.
More particularly, we are asked to give special attention to those
crossings on the county roads that are used by school buses. In this regard,
we realize that with the recent consolidation of marry sc o 1 districts,
there has been a big increase in school bus travel. In like mariner, there
has been extensive missile base construction, requiring truck transportation
of explosives and inflR.mro ble petroleum products; hence, many county roads
and rail crossings are now being used where there has never been this type
of bus and truck traffic.
In order to secure a thorough coverage of the situation, we will
appreciate your assistance of carefully checking the grade crossings in
your county to correct dangerous or unnecessary crossing travel by school
buses and transport trucks. Meanwhile, our investigation work is continuing
to seek out corrections for the problems of poor crossing locations, limited
vision, steep approach grades and need for improved warning devices. In
this manner, we hope to be of some assistance to you people and herewith
make offer of our cooperation in the review of any hazardous conditions you
may discover.
Meanwhile, please remember too, that other assistance in the matters
of signing, inspections and engineering advice is available to you through
the offices of the State Highway Resident Engineer serving your area.
Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Very truly yours,
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
OF TEE STATE OF COLORADO
By:
J. L. McNeill, Engineer
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