Table 2. Project Purpose and Need Statements for Major Capacity Projects Facility
CSX Transportation
CSX Transportation
CSX Transportation
Florida East Coast Railway
Florida East Coast Railway
County
Duval
Duval
Duval
Duval
Duval
Map ID
2204
2205
2206
2207
2208
From
Beaver Street Interlocking
To
North Rail Corridors Phase 1
at Jacksonville Bridge
Capacity Upgrade
Multi Modal Corridor
Westlake Cecil Commerce Connector
at Bowden Intermodal
Improvement Type
Multi Modal Corridor
Capacity Upgrade
Bridge
76
Source
Purpose
Need
SIS Multimodal Needs Plan
This project's purpose is to improve capacity at the Beaver Street interlock to enhance service reliability.
The need for this project was identified based on coordination with railroads during the development of the SIS Multimodal Plan. The need was confirmed as part of this planning process.
North Rail Corridor Feasibility Study
This project's purpose is the construct a new rail connector to reduce rail traffic through downtown which will improve safety. The project will also enhance rail access to the Dames Point and Blount Island terminals.
The need for this project was identified based on coordination with railroads during the development of the SIS Multimodal Plan. The need was confirmed as part of this planning process.
SIS Multimodal Needs Plan
This project's purpose is the enhance access to the Westlake and Cecil Commerce center to support economic development.
The need for this project was identified based on coordination with railroads during the development of the SIS Multimodal Plan. The need was confirmed as part of this planning process.
SIS Multimodal Needs Plan
This project's purpose is to improve track capacity near the Bowden Intermodal Yard to reduce rail crossing blockings and enhance service quality.
The need for this project was identified based on coordination with railroads during the development of the SIS Multimodal Plan. The need was confirmed as part of this planning process.
The project will provide repairs and train control technologies on the St. Johns River bridge.
The need for this project was identified based on coordination with railroads during the development of the SIS Multimodal Plan. The need was confirmed as part of this planning process.
SIS Multimodal Needs Plan