HIGHWAY-RAIL CROSSING ELIMINATION AND CONSOLIDATION: A PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVE

This document is a collaborative effort of Federal, State, and local agencies and associations, and railroad companies interested in promoting the consolidation of highway-rail grade crossings. It explains the purpose and benefits of crossing consolidation from a national as well as a local perspective, and from a highway as well as a railroad perspective. It is intended for use by highway authorities and railroad officials when initiating corridor reviews or crossing consolidation projects in their jurisdictions or on their rail lines. This comprehensive reference document includes an overview of current State laws and procedures which other States may adopt to facilitate consolidation and elimination of highway-rail crossings. It also suggests the following: Procedures and resources that State agencies and railroad companies may use to identify crossings for consolidation or elimination and to implement consolidation/improvement projects; Criteria and language that States may use when they consider retaining existing grade crossings or limiting the opening of new crossings; Contractual language to prevent grade crossings from being reopened after they are closed; and Procedures and issues regarding grade separation of highway-rail crossings.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: Appendices; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 82 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00741935
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Oct 16 1997 12:00AM