National Gateway offering online project update resource
Written by jrood
The National Gateway coalition has added "Project Updates," an online resource for community members, contractors and others seeking information about current and upcoming National Gateway projects, to the initiative's Web site, NationalGateway.org.
"The National Gateway
coalition plans to put the $98 million in federal TIGER transportation stimulus
funds awarded to the initiative last week to work as quickly as possible on
construction projects that enhance the use of fuel-efficient and
environmentally friendly freight rail," said Louis Renjel, vice president of
strategic infrastructure initiatives for CSX Transportation. "This upgrade to
the National Gateway Web site allows residents and other stakeholders to easily
access updates on projects across the network."
The upgraded Website
presents project and construction information in an interactive, easy-to-access
format. Visitors can submit questions and comments about projects directly to
the National Gateway coalition, and local contractors can submit their
information to bid on upcoming construction projects.
"We are committed to
communicating with stakeholders throughout all stages of the National Gateway
project, from funding to construction to completion," added Renjel. "This upgrade
to the National Gateway Website is the latest step in making project
information accessible and easy to find."
The National Gateway is an
$842-million public-private sector initiative to create a more efficient rail
route linking Mid-Atlantic ports with Midwestern markets, improving the flow of
rail traffic between these regions by increasing the use of double-stack
trains. This public-private partnership will upgrade tracks, equipment and
facilities, and will provide clearance allowing double-stack intermodal trains.
The new National Gateway "Project
Updates" Web section is online at http://updates.nationalgateway.org/.
