Intermodal facility being explored |
Intermodal facility being explored |
Aug 20 2007, 01:01 PM
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http://thenewsdispatch.com/main.asp?Sectio...amp;TM=54065.42
QUOTE Co. Committee To Look At Intermodal Officials to start advisory task force to ensure ‘transparent’ process in development. Laurie Wink The News-Dispatch LA PORTE - An advisory task force is being created to help county officials evaluate prospective developers and sites for an intermodal freight terminal in La Porte County. County Commission President Barbara Huston said in a press release Friday the commissioners are developing an "orderly and fair process" that would involve public input. The task force will have 15 to 20 members. The convergence of rail lines, coupled with closeness to major interstate highways, has positioned La Porte County as a prime location for a facility that could create jobs and boost economic development. It would serve as a place where cargo is transferred between trucks and trains. Two railroad companies are said to be eying locations here, but are saying little publicly about their plans. Some property owners have said they have been approached by a real estate company that has been buying options on farmland in southern La Porte County. "We will put a very public, transparent process in place to evaluate developers and sites before we ever give approvals to anyone," Huston said. Huston said the county has received multiple inquiries from real estate firms, venture capital groups, railroads and real estate investment trusts interested in prospective county locations. She said county attorney Shaw Friedman and county economic development coordinator Matt Reardon will coordinate contacts and issue a request of interest to identify serious proposals. Her own preference is to use the Kingsbury Industrial Park as the site of the intermodal facility, but she and the other commissioners are open to all possibilities, she said. |
Sep 27 2007, 12:29 PM
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http://thenewsdispatch.com/main.asp?Sectio...amp;TM=52037.99
QUOTE Officials Use Web To Stress Intermodal Benefits Laurie Wink The News-Dispatch LA PORTE -- County economic-development leaders launched a Web site Monday outlining the economic benefits an intermodal transportation facility could bring to La Porte County. The site, www.lcintermodal.info, also informs residents about the process required to approve and begin development of such a facility. An intermodal facility is a logistic center where trains, trucks nd distribution centers come together for more efficient delivery of goods. Anticipated results results are lower costs for consumers, manufacturers and distributors and fewer trucks causing less pollution and using less gas. John Regetz, Michigan City Economic Corp. executive director, said the site is intended to post up-to-date intermodal information, statistics and any proposals, if they become available. "We are fortunate to have this rare opportunity to leverage our geographical location," Regetz said, "and we should not pass up the chance to potentially bring hundreds of millions of dollars of new investments to our community." Regetz has collaborated with Matt Reardon, La Porte County Economic Development consultant, and Tim Gropp of Greater La Porte Economic Development Corp. to create www.laportecounty.biz to give information on projects that could contribute to economic growth and the possible impact on quality of life. Residents are invited to submit comments through the Web site. Related Links: • www.laportecounty.biz • www.lcintermodal.info |
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