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Railroad Tracks on Bethany Road
Posted on Wednesday, January 21 @ 21:04:07 EST by windemere_admin
kgantzer writes "Question & Answers to/from City of Mason regarding the deteriorating and dangerous condition of the railroad tracks on Bethany Road.(start reading from bottom)
I am not sure. It really varies on whether they have other work in the area, their budget, severity, other priorities, etc. I would guess they will wait for warmer weather due to the asphalt needed to make the repairs. Asphalt plants typically open mid-April. As I mentioned there are several other track areas in poor condition that we need them to do as well. This is a low speed rail line just for freight delivery to businesses in Mason so they do not make it a high priority to make repairs. Hopefully they will at least come out and take a look and maybe put a temporary patch in until they can do some permanent repair. In September I personally showed Don Kuchey the issue on Church Street and they have not done anything yet. However, they have also undergone some changes in personnel, so I am somewhat optimistic. If I hear anything I will let you know.
Thanks again for contacting us.
-Kurt
Kurt M. Seiler, P.E. | City Engineer | City of Mason
6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040
513.229.8520 x2003 | 513.229.8521 | kseiler@masonoh.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Gantzer [mailto:kgantzer@cinci.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:12 AM
To: Seiler, Kurt
Subject: Re: City of Mason Contact Form
Kurt:Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Does the City have any expectations about how quickly the railroad can make repairs?
Kurt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Seiler, Kurt" <KSeiler@masonoh.org>
To: "Kurt Gantzer" <kgantzer@cinci.rr.com>
Cc: "Don Kuchey (E-mail)" <don.kuchey@railamerica.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:57 AM
Subject: RE: City of Mason Contact Form
Kurt,Thanks for contacting the City of Mason and using our website. Maintenance of track crossings are the property and responsibility of the railroad. I am forwarding your e-mail onto the Roadmaster at Indiana and Ohio Railway. Don Kuchey is responsible for this type of maintenance on the tracks. I also have asked him several months ago to perform some repairs on Church Street and also on Tylersville Road/US 42 intersection - eastbound lanes. I just entered the following e-mail into the contact page on the RailAmerica website:We have several crossing locations in the City of Mason that are in need ofrepair.Church Street - there are rotten ties and exposed rebar that could puncture a tire.Tylersville Road - the plates have settled and there are large pot holes in the eastbound lanes causing vehicles to go left of center to avoid them.Bethany Road - the uneven and protruding tracks are dangerous and a source of constant complaint from our residents.Thanks in advance for your help in getting these repaired in a timely manner
Kurt M. Seiler, City Engineer
City of Mason, Ohio
513-229-8520
Also, if you would like to contact them directly and voice your concerns here is some contact information for you from their website:Indiana & Ohio RailIORY2856 Cypress WayCincinnati, OH 45212General Manager: Ryan RatledgeBusiness Phone: (513) 458-4369Assistant General Manager: Bill KellyBusiness Phone: (513) 458-4369 TLC: Val WillerBusiness Phone: (989) 797-5140I hope this helps and thanks again for contacting the City of Mason.-KurtKurt M. Seiler, P.E. | City Engineer | City of Mason6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, Ohio 45040513.229.8520 x2003 | 513.229.8521 | kseiler@masonoh.org -----Original Message-----From: Kurt Gantzer [mailto:kgantzer@cinci.rr.com]Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 8:51 PMTo: %Engineering_WebSubject: City of Mason Contact FormCity of Mason Contact FormName: Kurt GantzerEmail: kgantzer@cinci.rr.comAddress: 3713 Windy Hollow WayCity: MasonState: OhioZip: 45040Comments:Bethany Road, at the railroad tracks near Rt. 741, just east of the Windemere subdivision, is in a state of disrepair. Crossing the railroad tracks on Bethany has become treacherous, as the pavement has sunk and the tracks themselves now protrude too much. How soon can this be addressed ?Response Method: Please respond by e-mail"
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