BNSF Logistics Park Fact Sheet
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Privileged and Confidential-Attorney Work Product Logistics Park Phoenix ENGINE OF OPPORTUNITY SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 About BNSF Railway • 32,500 route miles across 28 states and three Canadian provinces • ~ 37,000 employees • ~ 7,500 locomotives • We move one-fourth of all U.S. rail freight • 13,000+ bridges and 99 tunnels • Serves 40+ ports • 27 intermodal facilities BNSF in Arizona From our early days establishing roots in Wickenburg with a wooden depot station, to operating the Southern Transcon—one of the busiest freight corridors in the U.S. today—we’ve played a key role in Arizona’s transportation network. • BNSF has been part of Arizona’s history for over a century • Arizona remains an important hub of activity for BNSF thanks to its location, workforce availability, strong economy, and desirable communities • 1,500+ employees • $198 million in payroll • Route miles (owned): 592 • Route miles (trackage rights): 67 Project History As the Phoenix metropolitan area has experienced tremendous growth, BNSF diligently prepared for over two decades to expand its rail footprint to meet the increasing demands from residents and businesses. • In 2004, BNSF acquired more than 800 acres, the original LPP property, in northwest Maricopa County • The possibility of a new railyard near Surprise was noted in the 2011 Arizona State Rail Plan • In 2022, BNSF acquired 3,500 acres of State Trust Land to add to its existing 800 acres • BNSF’s plans for Logistics Park Phoenix were highlighted in the 2022 Arizona State Rail Plan as a prime spot for rail services Project Location Logistics Park Phoenix Site Project Overview Intermodal Facility (IMF) The intermodal facility (1,770 acres) will serve as a transfer hub for rail shipments moving via standardized containers and trailers Logistics Park (LP) The Logistics Park (1,420 acres) co-located adjacent to the IMF will provide sites for state-of-the- art warehouse and distribution facilities Logistics Center (LC) The Logistics Center (1,109 acres) will offer customizable sites with direct-rail-service focused on supporting local industry Project Benefits Traffic • Reduces truck miles traveled in the region by shifting more freight to rail, which in turn decreases congestion, reduces emissions, and lowers the risk of vehicle- train collisions • Utilizes train movement planning technology that efficiently moves trains through potential congestion points • Uses an internal road network to move freight directly from rail to warehouses, minimizing the use of trucks Environment • Shifts freight from truck to rail, the most environmentally friendly way to move goods over land • Serviced by a newer locomotive fleet which uses less fuel and emits fewer greenhouse gas emissions State & Regional Economic Benefits LPP will serve as a catalyst for strengthening Arizona’s logistics and trade sectors, enhance supply chain efficiency, drive job creation, boost state and local tax revenue collections, and fuel long-term economic prosperity in the West Valley. • During the multi-phased construction, the Project will generate immediate economic benefits by: • Creating 26,400 on-and off-site construction jobs • Generating nearly $189.5M in state and local tax revenues • Contributing over $1.4B in employee-earned wages and income • Once built-out and fully operational, the Project will annually support: • 50,600 jobs across the state • Contribute over $2.5B in employee-earned wages and income • $258.1M in state and local tax revenues • Provide funding for education, transportation and emergency services Maricopa County & District 4 Benefits The BNSF logistics hub is a transformational project that will strengthen Maricopa County’s economy, helping to fund essential public services, enhance local infrastructure, reduce tax burden on residents, and ensure long- term prosperity for District 4. • A total of 26,870 on-site full-time employees located within the Intermodal Facility (390), Logistics Park (19,380) and Logistics Center (7,100). • Generate nearly $1.4B in annual wages and salaries for workers in District 4 • Contribute nearly $3.9B in total economic activity across District 4 • Generate $41.2M annually in sales and property taxes to the County • Delivering $52.4M annually in property tax to special districts including Morristown Elementary, Nadaburg Unified School District and the North County Fire/Medical district We're Listening Components Initially Planned Currently Proposed Facility Layout/ Setbacks 25 ft except 50 ft adjacent to neighbors 50 ft except 400 ft adjacent to neighbors Building Height 60’ IMF and LC 90’ LP IMF and LC: 60’ LP: 60’ adjacent to neighbors, 90’ elsewhere Traffic FIVE access points on 211th Avenue TWO access points on the north end of project to 211th Avenue NO access on Cloud Rd. Noise n/a Noise study underway to assist in developing facility designs and possible operational measures to mitigate noise Lighting County standards with no restrictions on shielding or directional lighting Dark sky compliant lighting Directional lighting Light shielding 12 Site Access Points US60 211th Ave Site Access Dove Valley Nadaburg Elementary 13 13 Nadaburg Elementary LPP Trip Distribution 14 - 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 15 2050 Trip Comparison – BNSF vs. Single Family Logistics Park Phoenix 1.0 DU/Acre 3.5 DU/Acre 40,754 142,640 22,802 Dwelling Units Per Acre 16 Average Trains Per Day Year Daily train counts LPP trains Continuing South of LPP 2025 7 TPD N/A 7 TPD 2028 9 TPD 4TPD 5 TPD 2033 11 TPD 5 TPD 6 TPD 2038 12 TPD 5 TPD 7 TPD 2050 15 TPD 6 TPD 9 TPD Today, BNSF trains traverse from Northern Arizona to destinations in the Phoenix Metro area through Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Surprise El Mirage and Peoria. Construction of LPP will result in a significant reduction in trains through these communities. Rezoning Application/ Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment – 4Q2025 Plan Review and Permitting - 4Q2025 Construction Start - 1Q2026 IMF Opening - Late 2028 Project Timeline/Next Steps Visit the project website: https://bnsflpp.com/ Contact Lena Kent at LPPhoenix@bnsf.com Sign up to receive project updates! Thank you!