Brookfield residents packed the Common Council chambers Tuesday to listen to city and state Department of Transportation officials discuss a proposed high-speed rail passenger stop in the city.
Donna Brown, passenger rail planning manager for the state Department of Transportation, told city officials the state has $5 million for the station. Recent cost projections, however, have been closer to $18 million.
Director of Community Development Dan Ertl said city staff would work with the DOT to get that figure down.
Eleven people spoke during a public comment session, and three supported the proposed station.
The Common Council concluded the question-and-answer session after about two hours but took no action. DOT officials have asked that the city take a vote by Sept. 21 on whether it should move forward with a vote on the station.
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What is with our flip flopping new mayor that said he was against this in his campaign and has now changed his tune???
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Estimating the longer wait time with shorter wait time may average 5 min per train x 30 trains per day is 2.5 hours. *Who can actually validate and confirm these estimated numbers for Brookfield residents? I'm sure there are many other residents asking questions similar to this one - please respond if you have answers.
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Good people of Brookfield:
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Note that passenger trains are a LOT shorter (just a few cars) and faster than freight trains. So yes, there will be an increased number of trains running through Brookfield that block traffic, but the wait should be very short.
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PB Brookfield's question doesn't address the probability that westbound trains would be stopped and blocking traffic. It would have been nice if the reporter gave an estimate of what the ratio of for/against people was. On the evening news they showed two for and two against, but I'm certain that 75% are against this idiotic boondoggle!
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How may times would traffic be stopped on Pilgrim, Brookfield Rd and Barker Rd if the Train Service is added? For example, if we currently have 15 trains per day that stop traffic currently - how many additional stops would we add with the new train service? (Estimated)
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Back to topthinkformyself - Aug 22, 2010 5:18 AM - Report Abuse
PB Brookfield - Aug 18, 2010 1:42 PM - Report Abuse
Riverelle - Aug 18, 2010 1:28 PM - Report Abuse
Please vote yes because this will benefit you, your children and future generations. In the not to distant future it is going to be impraticle for everyone to drive a car to work every day and families may not have the option of owning two cars and a home. Don't give into fear from extremists regarding the "choo-choo," show the country you won't let politics stand in the way of progess. Thank you.
PoorInRichfield - Aug 18, 2010 12:44 PM - Report Abuse
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PB Brookfield - Aug 18, 2010 8:11 AM - Report Abuse