Detroit Intermodal
Freight Terminal (DIFT)
Study
TBWG
April 23, 2013
Detroit Intermodal Freight
Terminal Study
 Capacity of terminals
and coordination of
rail lines is inadequate
 Addresses needs of
intermodal
transportation in
southeast Michigan
Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal Study
Purpose
To support the economic competitiveness of
southeast Michigan and the state by
improving freight transportation
opportunities and efficiencies for business
and industry.
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NEED
 Additional intermodal terminal capacity
 Better coordination between rail
terminals
 Better interface between public road
system (primarily interstate freeways)
and rail facilities
 Efficiency of business and industry
 Better connectivity between railroads
Detroit Intermodal Freight Terminal Study
Projected 2025 Intermodal Demand
Demand
Current
Capacity
(lifts/year)
Low
Total
596,000
High
727,000
(lifts/year)
345,000
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Deficiency
(lifts/year)
251,000
to
382,000
Study Chronology
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1993-94:
2001:
2002:
2003:
2004:
 2005:
 2009:
 2010:
Early Assessment of Need and Vision
Feasibility Study
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Started
EIS Alternatives Expanded Based on Public Input
EIS Prepared in Preliminary Form for
MDOT/Review
DEIS Presented to Public
FEIS Presented to Public
Record of Decision
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Public Comments
700 pages of Transcripts and Comments
1300 Individual Comments
 The “No Action” alternative is not
acceptable
 Minimize the “footprint” of the Livernois
Junction Yard expansion
 Get trucks out of the neighborhoods.
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Selected Alternative
Proposes intermodal operations of
CSX, Norfolk Southern and Canadian
Pacific be consolidated at the site of
the Livernois-Junction Yard in
southwest Detroit
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Selected Alternative
responds to public comments by:
 Reducing the “footprint” of LivernoisJunction Yard
 Promoting collaborative efforts between
MDOT, the Community and the Railroads
to improve Livernois-Junction Yard
 Providing direct truck access to LivernoisJunction Yard via major roadways
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Intermodal Terminal
Locations
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Livernois-Junction Yard
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DEIS
Alternative
3
Selected Alternative
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22 fewer businesses to be acquired
96 fewer acres to be acquired
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Acreage and Property to be
Acquired
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169 Acres
28 single family Homes
4 multiple family homes
29 Businesses or institutions
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Split of intermodal truck traffic
between Wyoming ( 63%) and Livernois (37%).
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Key Features
 Grade Separation at Central Avenue
 Barrier Walls Designed to also Reduce Noise and Visual
Impacts
 Paving of Livernois-Junction Yard
 Local Road Improvements Including Sidewalks,
Streetscaping and Lighting
 Landscaped Buffer
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Benefits
Permanent net jobs gained
• In terminal area: +2,300+
• Statewide: 4,500+
Construction jobs (FTEs): 620 in peak
year
Fewer long haul trucks on I-94 and I75
• Reduces congestion
• Reduces emissions
• Improves safety
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Benefits
(continued)
 More efficient, integrated transportation system
promotes business
 Government revenue gain $1.1 billion (2008 $’s)
 Elimination of Waterman/Dix Gate at Livernois
Junction Yard
 Elimination of 2 at-grade railroad crossings
 Terminal Gates at Livernois Avenue and Wyoming
Avenue only
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Project Costs - A Public
Private Partnership
 Improvements
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(% are Gov vs RR)
Terminals External Rail Improvement Roads Land Acquisition/Relocation Estimate Total Capital Cost
$248 million 50% / 50%
$99 million 50% / 50%
$92 million 100% / 0%
$100 million 100%/ 0%**
$539 million
**Land will be leased back to the railroads at fair market
value
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On-Going Activities
 DIFT Five Year Plan
 DIFT Project Agreement
 Delray Interlocking
 West Detroit Connection Project
 Economic Development Plan
 Milwaukee/Beaubien Interlocking
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DIFT 5-Year Program
 List of the first projects
 Broken down by individual railroad
 “Rolling 5-Year” program of projects
 Agreed upon by MDOT and the individual railroad
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DIFT Projects
DIFT Projects
DIFT PRIORITIZED LIST OF PROJECTS
First Five Year Plan
Project
2011 Total Cost
Public share
1) Delray Interlocking
(currently being designed)
$16,000,000
$8,000,000
2) West Detroit Interlocking
(currently being designed )
$16,000,000
$8,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
3) Waterman/Dix Interlocking
(currently being designed)
4) Track from Delray to Dix
(part of the above projects)
$2,700,000
$1,350,000
5) CP YD Interlocking (Map # 20)
(part of the above projects)
$3,600,000
$1,800,000
6) Pave Norfolk Southern Portion of
Livernois-Junction Yard
$26,000,000
$23,000,000
$7,000,000
$7,000,000
7) Design of Civil Work outside Terminal
Including Central Avenue Underpass
Note: The projects listed above have been agreed upon by the railroads to be in the
first DIFT Five Year Plan. The following projects have not yet been formally
prioritized by the railroads but their relative importance has been discussed during
DIFT development meetings.
Projects to be completed as determined by DIFT Railroads
8) Vinewood Interlocking
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
9) Oakwood Junction Interlocking
$4,600,000
$2,300,000
10) Schaefer Interlocking
$4,600,000
$2,300,000
11) Track from Oakwood to Schaefer
$14,400,000
$7,200,000
12) New Rotunda Interlocking
$5,400,000
$2,700,000
13) Milwaukee Junction Interlocking
$15,300,000
$7,650,000
DIFT PRIORITIZED LIST OF PROJECTS
Project
2011Total Cost
Public Share
14) Beaubien Interlocking
$3,800,000
$1,900,000
15) Civil Work Outside Terminal
Including Central Avenue Underpass
$72,000,000
$72,000,000
16) Civil Works Inside Terminal
$34,000,000
$17,400,000
17) Canadian Pacific Terminal
$56,500,000
$28,250,000
18) Norfolk Southern Triple Crown
Terminal
$52,000,000
$26,000,000
19) Mill Interlocking
$2,500,000
$1,250,000
20) Trenton Interlocking
$7,800,000
$3,900,000
21) Norfolk Southern Intermodal Terminal
$26,000,000
$13,000,000
22) Conrail Terminal
$12,500,000
$6,250,000
23) CSX Terminal
$50,000,000
$36,000,000
Total Cost (2011)
$439,000,000
$280, 000,000
Plus $100,000,000 in ROW to be purchased by MDOT and leased to RR’s at fair market
value
Questions/Comments
DIFT Website Search:
Michigan.gov/mdot/studies
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