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STIPULATION OF PARTIES FOR THE

OPENING OF A HIGHWAY-RAIL AT-GRADE CROSSING AT COUNTY ROAD {CR) 525E,

FOOT CROSSING NUMBER TBD,

AND THE CLOSURE OF CR 105

HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING, FOOT CROSSING NUMBER 625107F AND EXISTING

CR 525E HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING, FOOT CROSSING NUMBER 625282W,

SUMTER COUNTY, FLORIDA

Sumter County (COUNTY), CSX Transportation, Inc. (RAILROAD), and the Florida Department

of Transportation Central Office (DEPARTMENT), agree to the following conditions:

1. The COUNTY filed an opening application (EXHIBIT "A") to the DEPARTMENT to open a

public highway-rail grade crossing at CR 525E, FOOT Crossing Number TBD, Railroad

Milepost TBD (hereinafter the "New CR 525E Crossing"). The COUNTY filed a closure

application (EXHIBIT "A") to close the public highway-rail grade crossing at CR 105, FOOT

Crossing Number 625107F, Railroad Milepost S-756.3 (hereinafter the "CR 105

Crossing") and existing CR 525E highway-rail grade crossing, FOOT Crossing number

625282W, Railroad Milepost S-766.92 (hereinafter the "Existing CR 525E crossing"),

pursuant to Chapter 335.141 (1), Florida Statutes and Rule 14-57.012, Florida

Administrative Code.

2. The Existing CR 525E Crossing consists of one mainline track with an average of 20 trains

per day, two switching trains and 18 thru trains. The current maximum train speed is 79

miles per hour at the Existing CR 525E Crossing.

3. The New CR 525E Crossing is proposed to include a 4-lane section within CSX's right-of

way. Only two lanes will be used at first, until the point when widening of the remainder of

the roadway (outside of CSX's right-of-way) is completed (EXHIBIT "B").

4. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, will provide all necessary materials and

install a railroad grade crossing surface at the New CR 525E Crossing, in compliance with ·

the DEPARTMENT'S Standard Plans Index 830-T01 (EXHIBIT "C").

SOP CR 525E / CR 105 October 8, 2020

5. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, will provide all necessary materials and

install automatic railroad grade crossing warning devices Type Ill, Class Ill flashing lights

and gates at the New CR 525E Crossing in accordance with the DEPARTMENT'S

Standard Plans Index 509-070 (EXHIBIT "D").

6. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, will maintain the New CR 525E Crossing

surface.

7. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, will maintain the automatic railroad crossing

warning devices at the New CR 525E Crossing.

8. Any work by the COUNTY, adjacent to crossings, will be coordinated at least 72 hours in

advance, except for emergency work for which immediate notice will be provided, with the

RAILROAD'S Construction Engineer to ensure that all Federal Railroad Administration

Workplace Safety Regulations, to include flagging and insurance, are met.

9. To offset the opening of a public highway-rail grade crossing at the New CR 525E

Crossing, the COUNTY has applied for the closure of two public highway-rail grade

crossings: the Existing CR 525E Crossing, and the CR 105 Crossing. The closures will

occur close to construction completion or, if possible, after construction is complete.

10. The RAILROAD, prior to the start of any closure work at the Existing CR 525E Crossing

and CR 105 Crossing, shall coordinate with the COUNTY at least 72 hours in advance

prior to any work being performed to remove the crossing and signalization equipment.

11. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, shall erect on each side of the Existing CR

525E Crossing and CR 105 Crossing signs and object markers as identified in the

DEPARTMENT'S Standard Plans Index 102-000 (EXHIBIT "E").


12. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, will remove the public railroad highway-rail

grade crossing surface and the roadway pavement from both sides of the railroad track

centerline at the Existing CR 525E Crossing and at the CR 105 Crossing. The COUNTY

will be responsible for installing a permanent barricade on both sides of both crossings,

as identified in the DEPARTMENT'S Standard Plans Index 700-109 (EXHIBIT "F").

13. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, will remove and dispose of existing highway

rail grade crossing warning devices at the Existing CR 525E Crossing and at the CR 105

Crossing.

14. The RAILROAD, at the COUNTY'S expense, will restore the RAILROAD'S right-of-way by

removing all of the remnants of the Existing CR 525E Crossing and the CR 105 Crossing

and will ensure that all Federal Railroad Administration Workplace Safety Regulations, to

include flagging and insurance, are met for the improvements referenced in this Stipulation

of Parties.

15. All work by the COUNTY and RAILROAD will be consistent with the Manual of Uniform

Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (2009 Edition), Federal Railroad Administration Rules

and Regulations (FRA), American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials (AASHTO) Policy, the DEPARTMENT'S Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards

for Design, Construction, and Maintenance for Streets and Highways (Florida's Green

Book), and COUNTY requirements.

16. The RAILROAD will update the existing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form (OMB 2130-

0017) for the addition of a public railroad highway-rail grade crossing at the New CR 525E

Crossing site and complete the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form (OMB 2130-0017) for

the closures of the Existing CR 525E Crossing and CR 105 Crossing. The completed

forms (EXHIBIT "G") will be submitted to the DEPARTMENT and to the FRA for inventory

data entry upon completion of the opening and closures.

17. The COUNTY shall provide the DEPARTMENT with a copy of the Resolution or certified


copy of the Minutes from the Clerk of Court for the COUNTY Commission Meeting wherein

this Stipulation of Parties was discussed and voted upon.

18. This Stipulation of Parties has been executed by all parties having an interest in this

matter. All parties waive hearing rights provided by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, for the

opening of a public highway-rail grade crossing at the New CR 525E Crossing, and

closures at the Existing CR 525E Crossing and CR 105 Crossing, with this Stipulation of

Parties.

19. The terms of this Stipulation of Parties may not be changed, waived, discharged, or

terminated orally, but only by an instrument or instruments in writing, signed by the

COUNTY, the RAILROAD and the DEPARTMENT.

20. This Stipulation of Parties is governed by and shall be interpreted and construed in

accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

21. Any failure of any party to insist upon the strict performance of any terms or provisions of

this Stipulation of Parties is not deemed to be a waiver of the terms of this agreement.

22. As authorized by Section 335.141, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 14-57, Florida

Administrative Code, the DEPARTMENT permits the opening of a public highway-rail

grade crossings at the New CR 525E Crossing, and the closures of the highway-rail grade

crossings at the Existing CR 525E Crossing and the CR 1 05 Crossing as evidenced by

this Stipulation of Parties, provided all conditions of this Stipulation are met and completed

within 60 months after the execution of this Stipulation.

(THIS CONCLUDES THE BODY OF THIS STIPULATION OF PARTIES)


CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. (RAILROAD)

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Director Management By

ProJect

Date: lo I Pubf'ICProjeds )C,. {J....<::l '")._Q

SUMTER COUNTY (COUNTY)

By: ____________________________ _

Date:---------------------------

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DEPARTMENT)

By: __________________________ ___ State Freight and Logistics Administrator

Date:---------------------------

LEGAL REVIEW (DEPARTMENT)

By: ____________________________ __

Attorney, FOOT Central Office

Date: __________________________ _


CROSSING SURFACES

Type Deflnftfon

Concrete

Rubber

RA Rubber/Asphalt

TA Timber/Asphalt

1sTOP ZONE FOR

1

RUBBER CROSSIN~ Design Speed

(mph}

45 Or Less

50-55

60- 65

70

Notes:

Zone Length (Distance From Stop)

250'

350'

500'

600'

1. Type R Crossings are riOT to be used for multiple track crossings within zones for an existing or scheduled future vehicular stop. Zone lengths are charred above.

2. Single track Type R Crossings within the zones on the chart may be used unless engineering or safety considerations dictate otherwise.

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GENERAL NOTES

1. The Raifroad Company wifl furnish and install all track bed (ballast), crossties, ra lls, crossing surface panels and accessory components. All pavement material, including that through the crossing. will be furnished and installed by the Department or its Contractor, unless negotiated otherwise.

2. When a raffroad grade crossing is located within the limits of a highway construction project, a transition pavement will be maintained at the approaches of the crossing to reduce vehicular impacts to the crossing. The transition pavement will be maintained as appropriate to protect the crossing from low clearance vehicles and vehicular impacts until the construction project is completed and the f inal highway surface is constructed.

3. The Central Rail Office will maintain a fist of currentl y used Railroad Crossing Products and will periodically distribute the current list to the District Offices as the list is updated.

4. The Railroad Company shalf submit engineering drawings for the proposed crossing surface type to the Construction Project Engineer and/or the District Rail Office for concurrence along with the List of Railroad Crossing Product s. The approved engineering drawings of the crossing surface type shall be made a part of the installation agreement.

S. Sidewalks shall be constructed through the crossing between approach sidewalks of the crossing. Sidewalks shall be constructed with appropriate material to allow unobstructed travel through the crossing in accordance with ADA requirements.

6. Install pavement in accordance with the Specifications.

7. The Department will participate in crossing work, that requi res adjustments to rail outside of the crossing, no more than SO feet from the edge of the travel way.

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Crossing Shoulder Pavement (Except Area Occupied By Crossing Surfacing Marerlal): a. To Shoulder Line For Our side Shoulders Less Than if Wide. b. To if Maximum Width For Outside Shoufders if Dr Vlider

(Regardless Of Approach Shoulder Pavement Width).

• Where the existing shoulder Is substandard for the facility type, the shoulder width is to be widened to accommodate crossing shoulder pavement.

c. 4' For Median Shoulders.

Beveled Edge (I :4 Slope) ~

Shoulder Line• ~ -1- , ~~ - I I

Edge Of Travel Way :., I .,___..;

l'i. Paveme~t ~ ___ _

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.. Flexible Pavement

ROADWAYS WITH FLUSH SHOULDERS

SECTION VIEW

See 'Crossing Shoulder Pavement' Above

Type SP Asphalt (500 Lb!SY)

TYPICAL CROSSING MATERIAL REPLACEMENT AT RR CROSSINGS

~ Pavement

.. Crossing Materials

(Width Varies)

3' Curb Transition

Drop Curb

Concrete Curb And Gutter

II I II I £ Curb Transition l::! vanes (8' Min.) ' Varies (8' Min.) .

1 1

Drop Curb

I I ,...- Concrete Curb And Gutter

Z Setback

Note: For location of raifroad signals. gates or signals and gates see Index 509-070

HALF PLAN

CURBED ROADWAYS

Vl'i. Track

Asphalt or Concrete to Match Adjacent Surface

Shoulder Pavement When Crossing Materials Do Not Extend Beyond lip Of Gutter

Beveled Edge (1 :4 Slope)

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To prevent low-clearance vehicles from becoming caught on the tracks, the crossing surface should be at the same plane as the top of the rails for a distance of 2 feet outside the rails. The surface of th~ highway should also not be more than 3 inch~s higher or lower than the tap of the nearest rail at a point 30 feet from the rail unless track superelevation makes a different level appropriate. Vercical curves should be used to traverse from the highway grade to a level plane at the elevarion of the rails. Ralls that are superelevated. or a roadway approach section that is not level. will necessitate a site specific analysis for rail clearances.

VERTICAL ROADWAY ALIGNMENT THROUGH A RAILROAD CROSSING

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Railroad Gate Or Signal And Gate

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" SIGNAL PLACEMENT AT RAILROAD CROSSING

(2 - LANE DESIGN) 10' Min.

(See Note 2)

GENERAL NOTES:

I . No guardrail is proposed for signals; however, some form of impact attenuation device may be specified for certain locations.

2. Advance flasher to be Installed when and if called for in Plans or Specifications.

3. Top of foundation shall be no higher than 4" above finished shoulder grade.

Gong Type Highway Crossing Bell ( 1 Min. Per Crossing}

Back-To-Back Flasher Units

4. Type of traffic control device I Flashing warning devices

II Flashing warning devices with cantilever Ill Flashing warning devices with gate


IV Flashing warning devices with cantilever and gate V Gate

5. Class of traffic control devices (Not Shown} I 2 Quadrant flashing warning devices-one track

II 2 Quadrant f/ashfng warnfng devlces-mufriple tracks Ill 2 Quadrant flashing warning devices and gates-one track IV 2 Quadrant flashing warning devices and gates-multiple tracks V 3-4 Quadrant flashing warning devices and gates-one track VI 2-4 Quadrant flashing warning devices and gates-multiple tracks

Back-To-Bac/c Flasher Units

Lowest Point Of Overhead Signal Unit

Paved Shoulder

4" Max.

TYPE I TYPE II


10' Min. (See Note 2)

ONE-WAY

(Mountable Curb Or Shoulder)

TWO-WAY

Undivided 2 Or 4 Lanes

TWO-WAY

Divided Multilane (Mountable Curb)

NOTE: Arrows denote direction of travel not pavement markings.

FIGURE 1

NOTE: 1. Two separate foundatfons may be required (one for signals,

one for gate), depending on type of equipment used.

SIGNAL PLACEMENT AT RAILROAD CROSSING (4 - LANE DESIGN)

2. When 10' Is deemed Impractical the control device can be located as close as 2' from the edge of a paved shoulder but not less than 6' from the edge of the near traffic lane.

Gong Type - -:--::-::->. Highway Crossing Bell (I Min. Per Crossing)

Back-To-Sack Flasher Units

Edge Of Background Or Part Nearest Highway

Crown Of Roadway

Travelway

TYPE Ill AND TYPE V

Back-To-Back Flasher Unit s


Number Of Track Signs Is The Option Of The Installing Agency When Automatic Gates Are Used.

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See FIGURE I

TYPE IV AND TYPE VI

Gong Type Highway Crossing Bell ( 1 Minimum Per Crossing)

Number Of Track Signs Is The Option Of The Installing Agency Vlhen Automatic Gates Are Used.

=========================TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR FLUSH SHOULDER ROADWAY=========================

lAST REVISION

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DESCRIPTION:

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STANDARD PLANS RA][LROAD GRADE CROSS ][NG TRAFF][C CONTROL DEVJ£CES

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Railroad Gate Or


Signal And Gate ~ s•~-

Gong Type Highway Crossing Bell (1 Min. Per Crossing}


Crown Of Roadway

Travelway

ACIJTE ANGLE (AND RIGHT ANGLE)

SIGNAL PLACEMENT AT RAILROAD CROSSING

(2 LANES, CURB & GUTTER)

Varies

TYPE I TYPE II



OBTUSE ANGLE

NOTES:

J. The location of flashing warning devices and stop lines shall be established based on fu ture (or present) Installation of gate wirh appropriat e track clearances.

2. Where plans call for railroad traffic control devices to be Installed In curbed medians, the minimum median width shall be /Z-6".

3. Location of railroad traffic control device Is based on the distance available between face of curb & sidewalk. ()' to 6' -Locate device outside sidewalk. Over 6' - Locate device between face of curb and sidewalk.

4. Stop fine to be perpendicular to edge of roadway. approx. 1 5' from nearest rail; or 8' from and parallel to gate when present.

5. When a cantilevered-arm flashing warning d~vice is used, the minimum vertical clearance shall be 17'-6" from above the Crown of Roadway to the Lowest Point of the Overhead Signaf Unit.

SIGNAL PLACEMENT AT RAILROAD CROSSING

(2 LANES, CURB & GUTTER)

Gong Type Highway Crossing Bell (1 Minimum) P~r Crossing

Flasher Units Back-To-Back

4" Max.

See FIGURE 1

TYPE Ill

As A Minimum, Position One Flasher Unit Over Lane Separation Unes (More Than One Flasher Unit If There Are More Than 2 Approach Lant~s).



Number Of Tracks Signs Is The Option Of The Installing Agency When Automatic Gates Are Used. ro"' ·'., .... _ ~~~

- 16" Alternate Reflectorized Red And VlhHe Sheeting, Both Sides

Crown Of~' Roadway

Trove/way '-I "- I I I I 1 · Lbb ~

See FIGURE I

TYPE IV

Gong Type

Highway Crossing t Bell (J Minimum) Per Crossing

Number Of Tracks Signs Is The Option Of The Installing Agency When Automatic Gates Are Used.

TYPE V

=========================TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR CURBED ROADWAY=========================

LAST REVISION

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DESCRIPTION:

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STANDARD PLANS RAILROAD GRADE CROSS][N'G TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

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NOTES: 1. Place an addirional WI0-1 sign where Intersections occur between the R/R pavement message and the tracks.

Z. Place FTP-61-06 or FTP-62-06 sign 100' In advance of crossing for urban conditions and 300' in advance of crossfng for rural conditions. See Index 700-102 for sign details.

3. Install Railroad Dynamic Envelope Pavement Mark ings only when called f or in the Plans.

4, Do not install pavement markings when the distance between tracks Is Jess than 14'.

5. The transverse dimension for the ROE ~x· may be reduced to the lane width for two-lane roadways without shoulders or when shown in the Plans.

6. Do not Install pavement markings In the Foul areas.

Stop Bar Perpendicular to Edge Of Travel Way

Or 8' From & Parallel To Gate When Present.

Design Speed (mph)

60 55 50 45 40 35

URBAN

Distance "A'' (ft) 400 325 250 175 125 100

85 Mtn.

Edge of Traveled Way

001<0 STOP

ON TRACKS

RB:8 ·For Use Near

Signalized Intersections

' 8'

Stop Line

Gate or Flashing Signal With Gares

6]·· ~ Flashing Signal

(If Nor with Gate)

As Required

Edge of Traveled Way

RELATIVE LOCATION OF CROSSING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

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Signalized Intersections

WJ0-1

Pavement Message

White

RAILROAD DYNAMIC ENVELOPE (ROE) PAVEMENT MARKING DETAIL

Area = 89 S.F. 8'-0"

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~ RAILROAD CROSSING AT RAILROAD CROSSING AT RAILROAD CROSSING ~ TWO-LANE ROADWAY MULTILANE ROADWAY PAVEMENT MESSAGE

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"A• "B''

--1-L 16"

Specified Length Of Gate Arm

Crown Of Roadway Travel Way

RAILROAD GATE ARM LIGHT SPACING

Specified Length Of Gate Arm

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14Ft.

15Ft.

16-17 Ft.

18-19 Ft.

20-23 Ft.

24-28 Ft.

29-31 Ft.

32-34 Ft.

35-37 Ft.

38 And Over

DESCRIPTION:

Dimension "A"

6"

18"

24"

28"

28"

28"

36"

36"

36"

36"

Dimension Dimension "8" "C"

36" 5'

36" 5'

36" 5'

41" 5'

4' 5'

5' 5'

6' 6'

7' 7'

9' 9'

10' 10'

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For additional information see the wManua f On Uniform Traffic Control Devices", Part 8; The 'Traffic Control Handbook· , Part VIII; and AASHTO •A Polley On Geometric Design Of Streets And Highways".

MEDIAN SIGNAL GATES FOR

MULTILANE UNDIVIDED URBAN SECTIONS

18"

Type F Curb 6w Min. Height

MEDIAN SECTION AT SIGNAL GATES

{THREE OR MORE DRIVING LANES IN ONE DIRECTION, 45 MPH OR LESS)

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