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TO: |
Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
Jared Scarbrough, Director of Capital Construction |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Jared Scarbrough, Director of Capital Construction |
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Kevin Anderson, Director of Maintenance Support |
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Zachary Thomas, Acting CR General Manager |
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Sheldon Shaw, Director of Safety and Security |
TITLE:
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FrontRunner Rail Safety
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational item for discussion
BACKGROUND:
In recent months there have been several derailments across the nation. On March 3rd, 2023, the Union Pacific Railroad experienced a multi-car derailment at their Ogden yard. Hazardous materials from this derailment included spillage of a magnesium chloride chemical compound, and there was an impact to a UTA bridge structure.
Train derailments are serious, high-profile occurrences and come with serious risks such as injury and significant damages. At the request of our Executive Director, we will be reviewing UTA’s commuter rail safety measures.
DISCUSSION:
Staff will present a FrontRunner Rail Safety Overview.
ALTERNATIVES:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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ATTACHMENTS:
None