Local Rail-Highway Crossing Safety

 in Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) / Transportation by
  • Illinois Department of Transportation
  • Rail Safety Projects Unit
  • 2300 Dirksen Parkway
  • Springfield, IL 62764
  • Phone: 217-782-3568
  • Email: DOT.LRSRail@illinois.gov

Purpose of the Program

Program considers the following rail crossing safety improvements:

  1. Crossing Closure
  2. Railroad Warning Devices for open public roadway or pedestrian crossings
  3. Railroad Circuitry
  4. Railroad Crossing Surface Renewal. This will be allowed only if the warning devices and/or circuitry are improved.
  5. Roadway Approaches. This will be allowed only if the warning devices and/or circuitry are improved and the existing profile grade does not meet IDOT/Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) requirements.
  6. Other (Signal interconnect, grade separation, or etc.)

IDOT continues to place a strong emphasis on crossing closure, warning device, and circuitry related projects as opposed to crossing surface and roadway approach projects.

Types of Assistance

Grants