Federal Assessment Finds 'Insignificant' Impact for Amtrak Facility Near Rate Field
The federal study says the project would affect 6,741 nearby residents insignificantly, while opponents warn of noise, pollution and contaminated soil.
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Amtrak Railyard In Bridgeport Would Have 'Insignificant' Environment Impact, Feds Say
BRIDGEPORT — An environmental study shows that plans to move Amtrak’s railyard from the South Loop to near Rate Field would have an “insignificant” environmental impact on the area — though neighbors and officials say the study was rushed and incomplete. The Federal Railroad Administration on Friday released its environmental assessment of Amtrak’s plan to relocate its maintenance facility from near 14th and Canal streets to a stretch of rail tr…
An environmental assessment report released by the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on November 6 revealed the environmental impacts of Amtrak's planned Midwest Maintenance Facility in Chicago. The study determined that noise levels in four residential areas surrounding the project would be moderate, while vibration levels would remain below federal limits. The deadline for public comments is December 7. The assessment is based approxi…
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