Ctdot Is Requesting $283440000 (Federal); $354300000 (Total) of Section 5307 Funds for the Following…

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Application Purpose: Ctdot Is Requesting $283440000 (Federal); $354300000 (Total) of Section 5307 Funds for the Following Projects:- Waterbury Branch Railroad Stations (Waterbury Ansonia Beacon Falls Seymour)- Nhry - Master Complex Car Diesel Shop- Stamford Moe- Walk Bridge-Undergrade Bridges/ MNR Force Account (TIME-2)- NHL Track Program; Activities Performed: - Waterbury Branch Stations- Construction Activities at Waterbury Railroad Station Ansonia Railroad Station Platform Beacon Fall Railroad Station Platform Seymour Railroad Station Platform and Waterbury Platform Will All Be Replaced.- Nhry Master Complex Car and Diesel Shop- Rehab/Renovation Improvements at the - Stamford Maintenance of Equipment Facility- Moe Facility: Roof Replacement HVAC Replacement Improvements to Office and Staff Support Areas Extension of Track 44 New Shop Air Compressors Fall Protection Systems IT and Security Upgrades Electrical Improvements New Transformer and an Addition of a Standby Generator.- Walk Bridge-The Replacement of the Walk Bridge. The Objective of the Walk Bridge Replacement Project Is to Replace the Existing Deteriorated Bridge with a Resilient Bridge Structure Which Will Enhance the Safety and Reliability of Rail Service Offer Operational Flexibility and Ease of Maintenance and Provide for Increased Capacity and Efficiencies of Rail Transportation Along the NHL/Nec While Improving Navigational Capacity and Dependability for Marine Traffic in the Norwalk River. - East Avenue Bridge- Bridge No. 03691R Metro-North Railroad MP 42.14 Over East Avenue- the Project Includes the Improvements to the Adjacent East Norwalk MNR Station Platforms and the Full Demolition and Replacement of the Structure. - Fort Point Street Bridge- Bridge No. 04131R Metro-North Railroad MP 41.79 Over Fort Point Street- the Existing Superstructure Will Be Demolished and Replaced. Additional Elements of the Project Include Track and Rail Systems Work Extending.- Package F Force Account (Time 2)- This Work Will Include All MNR Railroad Protective Services as Required Engineering/Design Project Management Document Submittal and Review as Required Throughout the Duration of the TIME-2 Projects- NHL Track Program- Activities Include the Continued Purchase and Installation of Ties Turnouts Continuous Welded Rail as Well as Surfacing Track Miles.; Expected Outcomes: Waterbury Branch Projects: The Platforms Will Be Fully Ada Compliant and Meet the Current MNR/Ctdot Office of Rail Requirements for Lighting Security and Passenger Amenities. The Project Will Also Include Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Improvements. The Railroad Station Platform Replacements Will Also Maintain Fixed Guideway State of Good Repair.nhry Master Complex: Rehab/Renovation to Improve the Configuration of the Car Diesel Shop to Better Support the Current and Proposed Vehicle Maintenance Programs for the Ctrail Fleet.walk/ Stamford Moe/Undergrade Bridges/Force Account- Enhance the Safety and Reliability of Rail Service Offer Operational Flexibility and Ease of Maintenance and Provide for Increased Capacity and Efficiencies of Rail Transportation Along the NHL/Nec While Improving Navigational Capacity and Dependability for Marine Traffic in the Norwalk River.track Program: All Work Is Based on the Annual Cycle in Order to Maintain Operating Speeds and Comfort.; Intended Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries of This Project Include the Northeast Corridor Metro-North Railroad Amtrak the New Haven Line Passengers as Well as Transit Commuters Statewide.residents and Rail Passengers Across the State of Connecticut.; Subrecipient Activities: Bridges Replacement - Demolition and Replacement/Constructionwork Forces - MNR Railroad Protective Services as Required Engineering/Design Project Management Document Submittal and Review