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Ridership Potential
or Markets Served
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This evaluation is based on a general analysis of the CARTS 2020 travel model for each of the
long-distance corridors and a conceptual analysis of an alignment's effectiveness at serving
key activity centers.
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Right-of-way Availability
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An assessment is made of an alignment's ability to accommodate a rail facility with emphasis
on the size of an existing railroad right-of-way.
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Freight Impacts
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For railroad corridors, an evaluation is made of the number of existing or proposed freight
operations and how they might interfere with passenger rail activities.
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Community Impacts
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An assessment is made of how a passenger rail alignment might impact local communities,
especially related to structures and stations.
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Environmental Impacts
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An evaluation is made of an alignment's potential environmental impacts, especially if a
corridor runs through an environmentally sensitive area that could be impacted by new
construction.
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