Project: Elwood, IL -CenterPoint Intermodal Center -BNSF Logistics Park

Summary

BNSF's Logistics Park Chicago (LPC) in Elwood, IL was developed to address freight delays in Chicagos congested rail yards. The project combines intermodal transloading with warehouse space for major retailers, shippers, and logistics contractors.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Freight Terminal

Transportation Mode Highway

Usage 7,600

Length (mi) 0.00

Economic Distress 0.91

Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 786

Population Growth Rate (%) 4.4%

Employment Growth Rate (%) 4.5%

Market Size 550,104

Airport Travel Distance (mi) 54.0000

Topography 2

Geography

Region Great Lakes / Plains

State IL

County Will

City Elwood

Urban/Class Level Rural

Local Area N/A

Impact Area N/A

Transportation System Highway and Rail

Timing

Initial Study Date 2000

Post Construction Study Date 2008

Construction Start Date 2000

Construction End Date 2002

Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 1997

Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A

Actual Cost (YOE $) $1,080,000,000

Actual Cost (2022$) $2,411,598,300

Intermodal Characteristics:

Intermodal Actual Cost (YOE): $1,000,000,000
Intermodal Actual Cost (2022$): $1,451,445,483
Highway Road Access Improvement Cost (YOE $): $80,000,000

Freight Terminal

Container Volume (Metric Tons): N/A
Container Volume (TEUs): 1,500,000
All Cargo Volume (Metric Tons): N/A

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

Measure	Pre project	Post project	Change	% Change

Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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