Tools for Communicating Railroad-DOT Mitigation Strategies (2014) / Chapter Skim
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CHAPTER 6 Capitalizing on Products to Benefit DOTs and Railroads Collaborative Environment One of the most significant outcomes of the project effort has been the establishment of an unprecedented and game-changing environment of collaboration and partnering among transportation agencies and railroad companies. Since 2008, the project team has worked closely with both transportation agencies and railroad companies to develop win-win strategies.
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of products called the Collaborative Solutions Suite that includes project innovations lessons and a virtual library of resources compiled from participating transportation agencies and railroads. Although the loss of experienced personnel has been expressed as a significant concern by transportation agencies and railroads, it also presents an opportunity for training personnel new to such projects in a collaborative way of doing business together.
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Select few issues for resolution. In working with the agency point of contact and railroad, only a few priority issues are selected for resolution.
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Both agency and railroad personnel are busy and often cannot take time to go over the training lessons. In addition, gaps in understanding may exist that require face-to-face discussions.
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