Union Pacific Railroad Public Projects Manual

1 Union Pacific Railroad Public Projects ManualVersion 001, July 30, 2021 TOCUP Public Project Manual TOCD isclaimer: This Union Pacific Railroad Public Projects Manual should not be considered an all-inclusive reference document; rather, it is intended to be a guidance document used as a general resource. Nothing identified in this Union Pacific Railroad Public Projects Manual can be taken as authority to construct on or near the Union Pacific Railroad property. This Manual is provided for reference only and is subject to revision without notice.

2 Union Pacific Railroad approval of Construction Documents, execution of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement, and execution of a Right of Entry Agreement (if applicable) are required prior to beginning construction. Individual Projects will be subject to analysis of all factors leading to formal agreements among all project parties. Copyright 2021, All rights reserved. Union Pacific Railroad , 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68179UP Public Project Manual | iIntroduction to this Manual (Sec. 1) and a summary of the Public Projects process (Sec.)

3 2)Coordination related to any bicycle, pedestrian, or mutli-use pathway crossings perpendicular or adjacent to the Railroad (Sec. 6) Railroad flagging for activities on or near UP Right of Way property (Sec. 13)Requirements for engineering review, and review schedule (Sec. 10)Signal and communications cable locates and protection, and utility crossings (Sec. 15)Bridge painting, graffiti abatement, Railroad Property beautification (Sec. and ), and maintenance within Railroad Property (Sec. )UP s involvement and FRA s quiet zone rule (Sec.

4 8)Additional external sources that might be helpful and a glossary of terms found in this Manual (Sec. 17)Active Grade Crossing Warning Systems, including Preemption requirements (Sec. 3) Projects that are parallel to the Railroad (Sec. 7)Construction monitoring requirements (Sec. 14)Reimbursement of cost and expenses (Sec. 11), and insurance requirements for Public Projects (Sec. )Entry onto UP Right of Way property (Sec. 12)Surface replacement (Sec. ); widening and reconstruction (Sec. ); new and closures (Sec. & ), and private crossing to Public (Sec.

5 Maintenance activities for existing at-grade and grade separations (Sec. )Grade separation Projects , either overpass or underpass (Sec. 5)Contents at a GlanceIntroduction to this ManualSidewalks and PathwaysRailroad FlaggingEngineering Review Requirements and SchedulesUtilitiesPainting and MaintenanceQuiet ZonesAdditional Resources and GlossaryActive Grade Crossing Warning SystemsParallel Roadway & Adjacent ConstructionConstruction MonitoringUP s Cost Reimbursements and InsuranceAgreements and Right of Entry onto or across Railroad PropertyHighway-Rail Grade CrossingsMaintenance Consent ProcessGrade SeparationsUP Public Project Manual | iiDetailed

6 ContentsSection 1 Introduction to this Manual Public Project Examples Important Information Project Location Public Projects Staff, General Roles, Contacts, and Territory Additional UP Resources and Contacts Union Pacific Contact List Public Notices Reporting Emergencies, Unusual or Suspicious Occurrences, and Environmental Hazards Reporting Rough or Damaged Grade Crossings or other non-emergencies UP Public Affairs Other Public Information Key Partnership Requests Community Events Requests.

7 Requesting Train Counts Photo and Video Guidelines Unmanned Aerial Systems - Drone Policy Oversize/Overweight Transport Vehicle Requests 1-7 Section 2 Process Summary for Public Projects Typical Steps for Design Review Field Diagnostic Attendees Diagnostic Review Preparation Diagnostic Review Process Diagnostic Team meeting Minutes Diagnostic Review Form State Department of Transportation and/or Public Utilities Commission Requirements UP Fourth Quarter Construction Moratorium Approval Expiration 2-12 Section 3 Active Grade Crossing Warning Systems including Preemption Requirements Overview Design Considerations Operation of the Active Grade Crossing Warning System Engineering, Cost Estimation, Installation.

8 And Maintenance Traffic Signal Interconnect / Railroad Preemption Traffic Signalized Intersection Stop Controlled Intersection Exit Gates and Exit Gate Management Systems Advance Warning Device Flashing Signal Interconnect Annual Preemption Inspection 3-17 Section 4 Grade Crossings Surface (Planking) Replacement Only Roadway Reconstruction and /or Widening New Crossing Grade Crossing Safety New Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Application Procedure 4-21UP Public Project Manual | Temporary Grade Crossing / Haul-Road Crossing Crossing Closures and Consolidation Conversion of Private Crossing to Public Temporary Traffic Control in proximity to Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Grade Crossing Maintenance Responsibilities 4-24 Section 5 Grade Separation Projects Overview Key

9 Understandings Temporary and Permanent Construction Clearances Permanent Clearances Permanent Vertical Clearance (Under an Overpass Grade Separation) Permanent Horizontal Clearance (Under an Overpass Structure) Permanent Vertical Clearance (Under an Underpass Structure) Permanent Horizontal and Vertical Clearances (on an Underpass Structure) Sacrificial Impact Protection Devices Temporary Vertical Clearance Temporary Horizontal Clearance Temporary Shoring Shoofly or Detour Track Design Pathway Grade Separations Roadway Signs and Utilities Installed on UP Bridges Maintenance Responsibilities Overpass Grade Separation Maintenance Underpass Grade Separation Maintenance Summary 5-31 Section 6 Sidewalks and Pathways Sidewalks Bicycle/Pedestrian Pathways Multi-Use or Recreational Pathways 6-33 Section 7 Parallel Corridor

10 And Other Projects Overview General Guidelines Key Considerations Commercial Developments or Parallel Project Environmental Reviews Levee / Flood Walls Alternative Delivery Commuter / Passenger Transit Projects Commuter Design 7-38 Section 8 Quiet Zones (QZ) Quiet Zone Rule Minimum Requirements for a QZ Minimum Length Active Warning Devices Advance Warning Signs Bells Private or Pedestrian Crossings MUTCD Compliance How to Initiate a QZ at UP Crossings Pre-diagnostic Call Field Diagnostic QZ Designation 8-41UP Public Project Manual | Public Authority Designation Public Authority Application Notices Required to Establish a QZ Notice of Intent (NOI) Notice of Establishment (NOE)