Comment EI-19173
Received or sent (printed as 1/3/2013)
I previously gave comment at the Miles City meeting as the Planning Director. I wanted to give additional comment in that capacity. It has come to my attention that the Moon River alternative has an impact that I did not note in the original comment. The map provided did not clearly illustrate the use of the Old Milwaukee Railroad portion of that route. The text more clearly states the actual route. The original comment about emergency service impact would be further exaserbated by the use of this alternative route. Miles City would have the possibility of trains running on both lines which bisect our City causing delays to emergency vehicles at key intersections. Unlike the current main line, the Milwaukee has no alternative routes as all crossings are at grade. From recent notices it appears that this is not the preferred alternative but as it was scoped as an alternative, I did want to offer this comment for evaluation. Thank you for your consideration.
Submitted by: Dianna Broadie · Miles City, Montana
The Board publishes this comment in its environmental-comment table for this proceeding. It is quoted here as printed; nothing is inferred from it, and it states the commenter's own position in their own words, not this record's.
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