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Quiet Zone Evaluation 2 New Brighton, Minnesota 2. Background Information a. Rail Crossing Locations Two railroad companies operate tracks within the City limits. The first is an east- west route operated by Canadian Pacific (CP). This route has grade-separated crossings and is neither the subject of recent noise complaints nor examined in this report. The second route is generally north-south, starting with a single track at the southern City limit. As the track heads north, it splits to an eastern spur and western line that continues beyond the City limits. In addition, there are several small spurs to individual businesses. This route is operated by the Minnesota Commercial Railway (MNNR) and contains the 11 at-grade intersections analyzed in this report. Figure 1, on the following page, created by the City, shows the locations of each of these 11 rail crossings with the City of New Brighton. b. Rail Crossing Characteristics County Road H (69th Avenue NE) Intersection With Stinson Boulevard This crossing is located in the northwest corner of the City at its border with the City of Fridley. The track crosses through the intersection, creating an at-grade crossing of County Road H as well as a crossing of Stinson Boulevard in the City of Fridley. Recently, the at-grade crossing of Spring Creek Drive in the City of New Brighton was removed, with that road now intersecting into Stinson Boulevard. Shamrock Lane is the fourth leg of the intersection to the north. All roads provide for two driving lanes. Sidewalks are provided along the north side of County Road H and the Rice Creek Trail runs adjacent to the tracks, terminating on the east side of the intersection. Currently, County Road H is controlled by gates and flashers, Stinson Boulevard is controlled by signs (railroad crossing crossbucks and advanced warning) and pavement markings, and Shamrock Lane is uncontrolled with respect to advanced train crossing warnings. The surrounding land use is a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial uses. Knollwood Drive North of the Valley View Lane Intersection Knollwood Drive is a two-lane roadway that provides the only access to Valley View Lane and the residences on that road. There is a driveway located approximately 40 feet south and 100 feet north of the tracks. This at-grade crossing is currently controlled with gates and flashers. Rice Creek Trail runs parallel and to the north of the tracks at this crossing but does not cross them. The surrounding land use is residential.