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Pedestrian Underpass Feasibility Study June 17, 1997 <br /> East Marietta Street and East Condit Street <br /> C'Toal� and Obiectiv�s <br /> The objective is determine the feasibility of providing a safe pedestrian link between the parts of a <br /> socio-economic community severed by the crossing closure and planned barrier construction. <br /> Desi�n Criteria <br /> See Exhibit B for design criteria <br /> Altemates Considered <br /> ��ternate I <br /> o Build � <br /> Under the no buiId alternate the Illinois Central Railroad will construct the five foot high <br /> concrete wall along their east and west right of way lines to connect to existing concrete <br /> walls, or chainlink fence. These barriers, in compliance with the Illinois Commerce <br /> Commission order, should prevent most pedestrian traffic from crossing their tracks. The <br /> railroad will remove the roadway surface and remove the crossing protection on their right <br /> of way. <br /> The five foot concrete wall will provide a deterrent to some pedestrians. One would <br /> assume that small children and older adults would have difficulty gaining access over the <br /> wall_ More than Iikely, pedestrians in the age range of 10 years old to 30 years old could <br /> still ciimb over the wall and cross the tracks. Climbing of the wall by pedestrians in this <br /> age group will be difficult to patrol by either railroad police or local security forces. This <br /> could lead to a potential safety problem, especially with pedestrians climbing between or <br /> under the railroad cars parked in the area. ' <br /> A higher wall could be placed in this area, or additional security could be installed on top <br /> of the existing wall. However, a higher wall may become a"challen;e" to younger adults <br /> and not totally solve the problem. <br /> Under the no build alternative the existing underpass at Condit Street would become the <br /> main pedestrian crossing. This crossing, as it exists at the present time, provides <br /> satisfactory access under the railroad but does not meet ADA accessibility criteria nor <br /> provide for bicycle traffic. <br /> The no build alternate is not responsive to the study objective and is not discussed further. <br /> WVP Corporation Page - 3 <br />