Colorado Public Utilities Commission Grants Extension for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Improvements

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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has approved a motion for an extension of time for the City of Greeley to file a final application for authority to design and implement highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements on the Union Pacific Railroad at 8th Street. The commission granted the motion due to unforeseen delays in completing the final application. The city anticipates being able to submit the final application within six months from the date of the motion. The commission has retained jurisdiction to enter further decisions as necessary.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has granted a motion for an extension of time for the City of Greeley to file a final application for authority to design and implement highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements on the Union Pacific Railroad at 8th Street.
  • The commission approved the motion due to unforeseen delays in completing the final application, citing that the parties have been working diligently to complete the application.
  • The city anticipates being able to submit the final application within six months from the date of the motion.
  • The commission has retained jurisdiction to enter further decisions as necessary.
  • The Order requires Greeley to provide final plans for the application by March 31, 2023, before the start of construction.
  • The City of Greeley and Union Pacific Railroad Company are working together to complete the necessary plans and estimates for the safety improvements.

Statistics:

  • 6 months: the proposed timeframe for Greeley to submit the final application after the motion is granted.
  • 1 day: the number of days from September 28, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
  • 8th Street: the location of the highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements.
  • 804372P: the Department of Transportation (DOT) number for the project.

Sources:

  • "Decision No. C22-0581" by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado.
  • "Before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado"
  • "Proceeding No. 21A-0415R"