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14.E. COMMISSIONER TIMZORC <br />14.E.1. ALL ABOARD FLORIDA AND FLORIDA EAST COAST (FEC) RAILROAD <br />CROSSINGS <br />Commissioner Zorc discussed the All Aboard Florida and Florida East Coast (FEC) <br />railroad crossings in the County as they relate to future roadway plans. He suggested being <br />proactive now by spending money for engineering that may lead to adding a turn lane at railroad <br />crossings, widening certain roads, or adding sidewalks, which could all reduce County spending <br />in the future. <br />Public Works Director Chris Mora said his staff reviewed a list of 32 FEC crossings, of <br />which 21 belong to the County. He wanted staff to be able to work with FEC when their <br />engineers review the plans so some improvements can be made in advance, such as adding fiber <br />optic cable under the railroad crossings, new water or sewer crossings, sidewalks, or turn lane <br />improvements, which would likely reduce the County's future spending. He believed that now <br />was the time to do it, suggested looking at a long term plan of 5 to 15 years, and requested that <br />the Board support staff in being more proactive. <br />There was consensus for staff to be more proactive in <br />moving forward <br />Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, asked the Board to consider using high tech <br />procedures for addressing emergency situations. <br />Commissioner Zorc thought staff could share the train schedule and crossings with <br />Emergency Services for future planning. <br />Mr. Mensing requested the Board to consider obtaining a train station/stop in Vero <br />Beach during their negotiations with FEC <br />December 17, 2013 15 <br />