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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.