C A P I T A L P R O J E C T S
Proposed Projects
In March, 2006, Southern Tier West RP&DB, using funding provided by NYSDOT,
USDOC EDA, and WNYP, began a feasibility and site selection study relating
to the phased construction and operation of rail-highway freight transfer
facility to be located somewhere along the NYS portion of the Southern Tier
Extension. The first phase was to involve construction of a transload
facility with potential future phases, if justified by freight volume and
market demand, to involve satellite marine terminal/inland port designation,
intermodal container operations, and a nearby business or industrial park
development. The study demonstrated commercial viability for the first
phase transload facility and also recommended location of the transload
facility at the WNYP rail yard in Olean, New York.
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Project Status
As of January 2010, STERA is awaiting a funding decision from USDOT for
TIGER funds that would allow STERA to undertake both ongoing rail line
rehabilitation activities and first phase funding of the transload facility
construction project. IF USDOT awards STERA TIGER funds, STERA will
procure engineering consulting services, undertake environmental analysis,
secure site control, undertake engineering/design, and begin construction.
Requests for Proposals
STERA currently has no open RFP's; however may issue RFP's for
engineering services and/or track rehabilitation construction and/or
transload facility construction during 2010, pending funding availability.
