Union Pacific Railroad

Op-ed | Much Ado about Crossings

Project representatives for Village Farms Davis affirmed the feasibility of the proposed bicycle overcrossing, stating it would be financed entirely through project contributions and impact fees, thereby incurring no taxpayer expense. They underscored a demonstrated capacity to navigate Union Pacific Railroad’s guidelines, citing prior engineering plan approval for a larger grade-separated crossing at the Nishi development.

Opinion: A Nightmare Scenario for Davis

The City of Davis and Union Pacific Railroad have been aware of the dangers of the freight line cutting through the downtown area for decades, and despite a proposed Yolo Freight Rail Relocation Project, nothing has been done to address the issue, leaving emergency responders and residents at risk.