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SEP-OCT 2014

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74 | Mass Transit | MassTransitmag.com | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 For more information, visit www.MassTransitmag.com/10757956 For more information, visit www.MassTransitmag.com/10066754 We're on Fire, So You're Not! To fnd out more visit us at the APTA Show - Booth #4659. Or call 1-252-246-7193 B protection, which allows con- struction to occur between trains with the use of fags for protec- tion. Form B protection proves to be the most cost efective for the majority of work. Challenge 3: Considering the Whole System Te new track passes over three existing grade crossings: Tama- rack Avenue, Cannon Road and a private power plant grade cross- ing. Tey all require new crossing warning devices. Te new universal crossover requires new control point sig- nals, intermediate signals and switch machines. Te footprint of the new track requires a retaining wall. Te frst segment of the wall is a post and panel design, and the second segment is an environmental con- crete block design. The Carlsbad Double Track and Bridge Project achieves its specific performance purpose, while also being under budget and ahead of schedule. However, a less touted fact that has signif- icant relevance is that the proj- ect has no injuries or accidents. The push for performance met- rics becomes moot if it comes at a human cost. The Carlsbad team, being dedicated and com- mitted to the project, recognizes and emphasizes safety. Ensuring the safety of everyone involved is an aspect of effective project and construction management. Going forward, other projects would benefit from continuing this emphasis on safety.

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