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Eastern Corridor Commuter Rail
Overview
StatusCurrently in the planning stage
OwnerNS, SORTA
LocaleGreater Cincinnati
Stations10 (proposed)
Service
TypeCommuter rail
Operator(s)SORTA
History
OpenedTBA
Technical
Line length30 miles (Projected)
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)

The Eastern Corridor Commuter Rail is first of several proposed commuter rail lines being developed by SORTA, Hamilton County and Cincinnati[1] in the Greater Cincinnati metro area in conjunction with proposed Light Rail and Streetcar lines.[2] The plan currently calls for using and upgrading existing rail lines and new diesel cars called DMUs (diesel multiple units).[3] In addition to a commuter rail, SORTA plans to add a multi-modal highway[4] and make improvements to the existing SR32

Initial Corridor

This corridor, called the Oasis Line,[5] will run from the Riverfront Transit Center in downtown Cincinnati in The Banks area.[6] and run East along the existing Norfolk Southern track through Milford.[7] After completing the Oasis Line, SORTA plans to create the Wasson Line.[8]

Proposed Stations

Original proposals for the Eastern Corridor includes ten stations:[9]

Further Expansion

In addition to the Eastern Corrridor initial proposals define two other commuter rail corridors: one running west from downtown Cincinnati through Delhi and Cleves to Lawrenceburg, Indiana,[10] and the other running north through West Chester, Middletown, to Dayton.[11]

Public Objection and Budget Issues

In November 2012, many citizens of Hamilton County and the Mariemont community publicly objected to the creation of the highway.[12] Residents of the area were outraged when they heard that the SR32 reroute would destroy community gardens and parks along the banks of the Little Miami River. The project has also had difficulty starting due to an unusually high budget.[13] The originial estimated operating cost of the highway was 18.9 million dollars a year.[14] Currently, all work on the project has stopped and will not continue until SORTA can reach an agreement with the local community.[15]

References

  1. ^ Monk, Dan (6 April 2009). "Cincinnati's Eastern Corridor project picks up speed with $20M stimulus".
  2. ^ http://fairfaxohio.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=1
  3. ^ "All aboard? Rail proposed".[dead link]
  4. ^ http://www.urbancincy.com/2010/08/breaking-down-cincinnatis-eastern-corridor-passenger-rail-plan/
  5. ^ http://www.hamilton-co.org/hc/easternCorridor.asp
  6. ^ http://www.thetransportpolitic.com/2010/05/14/cincinnati-approves-funding-for-streetcar-increasing-likelihood-of-federal-commitment/
  7. ^ http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/transeng/pages/-7176-/
  8. ^ http://www.hamilton-co.org/hc/easternCorridor.asp
  9. ^ http://www.cincinnati-transit.net/commuterrail.html
  10. ^ http://www.economicscenter.org/research/reports/economic-impact-lunken-airport-greater-cincinnati-economy
  11. ^ http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Rail/Programs/passenger/Ohio%20Hub%20Economic%20Impact%20Studies/TEMS10ConsumerRailBenefits.pdf
  12. ^ http://local12.com/news/local/story/Mariemont-Residents-Object-To-Eastern-Corridor/jVikj-Lh1UyX06kme6nyNg.cspx
  13. ^ Mecklenborg, J. (2012, August 10). Breaking down Cincinnati's Eastern Corridor passenger rail plan. Retrieved December 11, 2012, from Urban Cincy website: http://www.urbancincy.com/2010/08/breaking-down-cincinnatis-eastern-corridor-passenger-rail-plan/
  14. ^ Mecklenborg, J. (2012, August 10). Breaking down Cincinnati's Eastern Corridor passenger rail plan. Retrieved December 11, 2012, from Urban Cincy website: http://www.urbancincy.com/2010/08/breaking-down-cincinnatis-eastern-corridor-passenger-rail-plan/
  15. ^ http://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/hcrpc/community.asp?st=eastern
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