A Preliminary Appraisal of the Safety and Operational Effects on the Regional Transportation System Caused by New Rail- Truck Intermodal Facilities

Authors

Thomas E. Mullinazzi, University of Kansas
Steven D. Schrock, University of KansasFollow
Eric J. Fitzsimmons, University of Kansas
Robert A. Rescot, University of Kansas

Date of this Version

2012

Document Type

Article

Citation

Report # MATC-KU: 121 Final Report 25-1121-0001-121

Comments

2012 Copyright of Mid-America Transportation Center

Abstract

Potential for impacts to a small Kansas city were evaluated in light of a planned rail to truck intermodal facility. The city of Edgerton, Kansas, was selected for an intermodal terminal in 2006 by a Class I railroad due to its regional proximity to the Kansas City market and market conditions favorable to such a facility. Through an analysis of various reports and literature along with original traffic, railroad, and environmental data, along with citizen feedback, the framework was laid to be able to compare the impacts of the facility to a snapshot in time prior to its opening.