ITEM NO : 6a_Supp 
DATE OF 
MEETING : December 13, 2011

Project Location 
East
Marginal
Way Grade
Separation 

The Project 
East Marginal
Congested      Way
Intersection 


N 
2

Element I: One lane, southbound, dedicated truck roadway 
Element II: Minor improvements for enhanced roadway delineations 
Element III: Automated gate System at UP Argo Yard 







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Project Benefits - Better Freight Mobility! 
Safer route for harbor truckers 
Improved safety for general purpose traffic 
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and diesel particulates
resulting from less truck idling 
A faster dray route combined with faster gate processing =
opportunity for harbor truckers to increase # of drays
during a normal shift 
More drays = more revenue for harbor truckers 

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Port Responsibilities 
Project Lead for Elements I and II 
$2,200,000 contribution for Elements I and II 
Maintenance responsibilities associated with Element I
roadway 
Retention of operational liability for use of Element I
roadway 
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Port Funding 
$2,200,000 for design, permitting and construction of
Elements I and II. 
From Port's Tax Levy 
Estimated annual maintenance costs = $5,000 / year 
Seaport Operating Expense 


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