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Railroad Crossing Elimination 

(RCE) Program

FY 2022 SELECTIONS

Alabama – City of Calera State Road 25 Railway-Highway Grade Separation Project (Up To $11,742,184)

City of Calera

The proposed project will support project development, final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction 

activities to eliminate two railroad crossings by realigning State Route 25 to provide a new highway-railway 

separation over the CSX railway. The realignment and overpass bridge will tie into the existing roadway network 

while also eliminating the barrier created by the at-grade intersection crossing, thus improving efficiency and 

operations of the existing transportation network. The City of Calera and CSX Railroad will contribute funds totaling 

a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for projects in Rural Areas.

Alabama – Railroad crossing elimination on Shelby County Road 52 (Up To $41,766,038)

City of Pelham

The proposed project will support project development, final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction 

activities to eliminate two at-grade crossings on Shelby County Road 52 (CR 52) with a new bridge/roadway overpass 

over CSX's rail line, resulting in the closure of two crossings and road improvements on CR 52 near U.S. 31 to 

improve safety. The project will resolve increasing issues with vehicular traffic and emergency responders 

encountering blocked at-grade crossings on CR 52, a major east- west arterial. The cities of Pelham and Helena, 

Shelby County, and CSX will contribute funds totaling a 20 percent non-Federal match.

Arkansas – Northwest Arkansas Rail Corridor Safety Study (Up To $576,000)

City of Fayetteville

The proposed planning project will help identify feasible safety improvements to eight at- grade crossings along a 

14-mile stretch from Fayetteville to Springdale. The study aims to identify whether the crossings, owned by the 

Arkansas and Missouri Railroad, should be separated or closed, or if other safety improvements should be pursued if 

closure is not feasible. The cities of Fayetteville and Springdale will contribute funds totaling a 20 percent nonFederal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

California – Hargrave Grade Separation Planning Project (Up To $2,800,000)

City of Banning

The proposed project will fund project development activities including preliminary engineering, stakeholder 

engagement, and environmental review, in support of a grade separation and adjacent interchange improvement 

project. Hargrave Street crosses under the elevated I-10 corridor as well as Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The atgrade crossing presently poses significant safety risks for motor vehicles and pedestrians, and train traffic results in 

traffic congestion on city streets that extends into I-10. The City of Banning and Western Riverside Council of 

Governments are providing a 35 percent non- Federal match.

California – Grade Separation at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive and Charleston Road (Up To $6,000,000)

City of Palo Alto

The proposed project will complete project development activities for rail grade improvements to improve safety 

and mobility at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road. As the number of Caltrain trains and their 

frequency of service increase, traffic congestion will increase at these locations. Additionally, the Churchill Avenue 

and Charleston Road grade crossings are in the top 10 locations of FRA's predictive accident list. Overall, this project 

will develop solutions to improve traffic circulation and increase public safety. The City of Palo Alto is providing a 70 

percent non-Federal match.
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California – Third Street Grade Separation Project (Up To $15,000,000)

City of Riverside

The proposed project will support construction activities to build a grade separation at Third Street and the BNSF 

mainline in the City of Riverside. The project involves building a four-lane underpass while three mainline BNSF 

tracks will be realigned to improve train speeds. The BNSF mainline carries 86 trains daily (66 freight and 20 

passenger – Amtrak and commuter). BNSF, the California Public Utilities Commission, and the California 

Transportation Commission will contribute funds totaling a 68 percent non-Federal match.

California – Los Angeles County Rail Crossing Elimination Master Plan (Up To $600,160)

Los Angeles County

The proposed planning study will help identify and evaluate all railroad crossings and corridors within 

unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. This study seeks to prioritize a list of grade separations and propose 

solutions for other crossings (of which there are 112 within the study area). Los Angeles County is providing a 20 

percent non- Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

California – Sierra Highway Crossing Elimination Planning Project (Up To $704,000)

Los Angeles County

The proposed planning project will support a feasibility study on three grade crossings (at Avenue S, Barrel Springs 

Road, and Sierra Highway) along the Sierra Highway corridor to determine whether grade separations are 

appropriate. The Avenue S crossing in particular sees significant vehicular and pedestrian traffic, including proximity 

to a traffic signal that leads to cars blocking the right-of-way. The other two crossings see higher vehicular and train 

speeds and involve angled curves on approach that limit sight lines for vehicles. These crossings cause delays with 

Avenue S in particular averaging 121 minutes of delay per day. Los Angeles County is providing a 20 percent nonFederal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

California – Doran Street Grade Separation Project (Up To $38,300,000)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

The proposed project will support construction activities to eliminate the at-grade crossing at Doran Street and 

constructing a grade-separated structure that links Los Angeles and Glendale by connecting West San Fernando 

Road to the Fairmont Avenue bridge. The crossing right-of way is owned by Metrolink, and this project addresses 

concerns at Doran Street Crossing, which has one of the highest numbers of safety incidents in LA County. The Los 

Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is providing a 28 percent non-Federal match.

California – San Diego At-Grade Crossing Elimination Study (Up To $1,096,800)

San Diego Association of Governments

The proposed planning project will study 11 at-grade crossings in or near downtown San Diego for grade separation 

or elimination. The study location is the Los-Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor and will result 

in recommended improvements for each crossing, of which the rail right-of-way is owned by the San Diego

Metropolitan Transit System. Multi-family residential and mixed-use developments are forecast to increase by 2035, 

resulting in higher density throughout a project area characterized by multiple train and trolley tracks and heavy 

volumes of pedestrian and vehicular activity. The San Diego Association of Governments is providing a 20 percent 

non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set- aside for Planning projects.

Colorado – Comprehensive Planning Study to Eliminate Two At-Grade Highway- Rail Crossings on US 34 

(Up To $700,000)

Colorado Department of Transportation

The proposed planning project will conduct a feasibility study to eliminate two at-grade crossings on US 34 along the 

border of Weld and Larimer counties. The project area was identified as a future freight investment need in the 

Colorado Freight Plan, and the rights- of-way are owned by Union Pacific and Great Western Railway. The Colorado 

Department of Transportation is providing a 22 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory 

set-aside for Planning projects.
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Delaware – CSXT Railroad Corridor Safety Improvements (Up To $1,600,000)

Delaware Department of Transportation

This proposed planning project will conduct a feasibility study to eliminate the Centerville Road crossing in Elsmere, 

DE. This CSX crossing on its Philadelphia Subdivision averages 14 trains a day plus 11 switching operations as it is 

located next to CSX's Wilmington Rail Yard. This crossing is frequently blocked, which presents a congestion and 

safety issue. Delaware Department of Transportation is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project 

qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Florida – Broward County Sealed Corridor Project (Up To $15,440,000)

Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization

The proposed project will support final design and construction activities for enhancements, such as exit gates and 

medians, at 21 grade crossings along Florida East Coast Railway's rail line, a freight rail corridor shared with 

Brightline's intercity passenger rail service. The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and six local 

municipalities (Dania Beach, Wilton Manors, Ft. Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach) will 

contribute a 20 percent non-Federal match.

Florida – City of Fort Lauderdale Railroad Safety and Congestion Analysis (Up To $280,000)

City of Fort Lauderdale

The proposed planning project will study 15 crossings within the City of Fort Lauderdale along the existing Florida 

East Coast Railway corridor. Freight service and intercity passenger rail service are both expected to expand over the 

next couple years, and this project will help identify means to improve safety at the rail grade crossings. Florida East 

Coast Railroad and Brightline trains operate over these crossings, causing delays at numerous crossings. The study 

will focus on data related to traffic, delays, and interactions at the crossings. The City of Fort Lauderdale is providing 

a 20 percent non- Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Florida – Building BRIDGES Planning Study - West Palm Beach Florida East Coast Rail Corridor Safety Action Plan 

(Up To $320,000)

City of West Palm Beach

The proposed planning project will examine and identify how pedestrians cross the 8- mile Florida East Coast 

Railway corridor in the city of West Palm Beach. The study is an effort to review the various needs, objectives, 

existing studies, and constructability to understand what is feasible and ultimately to formalize an action plan to 

improve safety at crossings that serve Florida East Coast Railroad and Brightline trains. The City of West Palm Beach 

is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Georgia – Chatham Multimodal Community Improvement Project (Up To $1,870,000)

Chatham County

The proposed project will fund planning and project development for a track relocation and one grade separation. 

The project will eliminate eleven at-grade crossings on CSX and Norfolk Southern right-of-way and enable longer 

trains to enter an existing port facility in the cities of Savannah, Garden City, and Port Wentworth, Georgia. This 

project aims to improve access to the Port of Savannah, GA, allow the operation of longer trains, and improve 

mobility for residents in the area by removing rail lines that bisect neighborhoods. A combination of funding from 

Chatham County, CSX, and Georgia Ports Authority will contribute funds for a 60 percent non-Federal match.

$408,000 of this project funding amount qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Georgia – Conversion of At-Grade Crossing on Constitution Road to Grade Separated Crossing (Up To $460,460)

DeKalb County

The proposed planning project will begin to develop a grade separation at the Constitution Road crossing on Norfolk 

Southern's Atlanta Terminal subdivision. This crossing is located near Norfolk Southern's Atlanta facility and is 

blocked approximately 45 times a day. DeKalb County is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project 

qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.
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Georgia – Feasibility Study for Railroad Crossing Eliminations (Up To $888,000)

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

The proposed planning project will conduct a feasibility study on three crossings on CSX track in Gwinnett County. 

These three crossings experience different challenges - safety, future traffic increases, and curved approaches. The 

project aims to determine feasible construction alternatives that address safety, connectivity, mobility, 

environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic equity. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is providing 

a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set- aside for Planning projects.

Idaho – SH-53 Pleasant View Grade Separation Project (Up To $36,000,000)

Idaho Department of Transportation

The proposed project will support right-of-way acquisition and construction of a highway interchange and highwayrail grade separation at the intersection of State Highway 53 and Pleasant Valley Road in Hauser, ID. Three existing 

highway-rail grade crossings will be closed along a two-mile segment of BNSF’s corridor. The Idaho Department of 

Transportation, BNSF, and the Post Falls Highway District will contribute funds totaling a 20 percent non-Federal 

match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for projects in Rural Areas.

Illinois – Brush College Road and Faries Parkway Grade Separation Project (Up To $16,000,000)

City of Decatur

The proposed project will improve connectivity by supporting construction activities to upgrade 1.21 miles of Brush 

College Road in Decatur, Illinois. The project will create a new grade separation structure, permanently close two 

existing highway-rail grade crossings on Norfolk Southern and Illinois Central Railroad rights-of-way and create 

pedestrian grade crossings at this location. The City of Decatur, State of Illinois, Illinois Commerce Commission, and 

Norfolk Southern will contribute funds totaling a 33 percent non-Federal match. Other federal funds consist of 

$28,600,000 from the Federal Highway Administration and a $2,000,000 Congressional earmark.

Illinois – Village of Franklin Park Grade Separation Project - Connect Franklin Park: Bridging Barriers and Creating 

Opportunities (Up To $8,000,000)

Village of Franklin Park

The project will complete project development and final design for a grade separation of Canadian Pacific Railway 

(CPR) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) tracks through the Village while closing one or more at-grade crossings. The 

project aims to provide a safer crossing for roadway users and improve supply chain fluidity on both the road and 

rail network, while also reducing negative impacts of freight movement on nearby communities. The Village of 

Franklin Park is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match.

Indiana – Governors Parkway Railroad Overpass Project (Up To $7,029,392)

City of Hammond

The proposed project will support construction activities to eliminate two at-grade crossings where Parrish Avenue 

and Arizona Avenue intersect with Norfolk Southern's rail line and to build a grade-separated road overpass and a 

new road alignment to be called Governor's Parkway. As a result, at-grade crossings will be closed. The project will 

benefit Hammond, Indiana, a city with 53 at-grade crossings, by providing a safe route for vehicles/trucks to traverse 

the city and not encounter current crossings blocked by trains in a four-mile area. The City of Hammond, the State of 

Indiana, and Norfolk Southern will contribute funds totaling 26 percent non-Federal match. The project also includes 

$2,626,775 in Federal Highway Administration funds.

Indiana – Buffington Harbor Gateway Project (Up To $4,500,000)

City of Gary

The proposed project will support construction activities to eliminate eight at-grade rail crossings on the heavily 

traveled freight corridor that is part of STRACNET. With more than 134 train crossings per day, closing the crossings 

on Clark Road, of which six are owned by Canadian National and one each by CSX and Norfolk Southern, will 

significantly enhance safety in the area. The proposed scope of work includes the reconstruction of a roadway 

between a newly built overpass approach and another roadway. This project will straighten a S-shaped curve 

alignment at a roadway intersection and shift another roadway alignment north. The City of Gary and Indiana 

Department of Transportation will be contributing a combined 49 percent non-Federal match. The project also 

includes $9,588,835 from the Federal Highway Administration.
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Indiana – Peru Grade Separation Feasibility Study (Up To $76,000)

City of Peru

The proposed planning project will assess the potential impact of traffic flow from six at- grade rail crossings and one 

grade separation crossing (underpass) on Norfolk Southern right-of-way. Trains are required to stop at the nearby 

rail yard for crew transfers, which results in frequent crossing blockage. This project assesses the feasibility of 

eliminating one or more at grade railroad crossings and constructing an additional grade separated crossing. The City 

of Peru is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning 

projects and the statutory set-aside for projects in Rural Areas.

Indiana – Kennedy Avenue Railroad Overpass Project (Up To $8,452,558)

Town of Schererville

The proposed project will fund final design and construction of a grade separation in the Town of Schererville, 

Indiana. The project is expected to improve existing capacity challenges, with over 32 trains traversing the crossing a 

day. The Town of Schererville, Norfolk Southern, and Canadian National Railway will contribute a combined 30 

percent non-Federal match.

Indiana – Wells County Hoosier Highway Crossing Elimination Project (Up To $1,114,261)

Wells County

This project will support project development (preliminary engineering only), final design, right-of-way acquisition, 

and construction activities to close three at-grade rail crossings on Norfolk Southern’s rail line by re-aligning Hoosier 

Highway. The project will result in continuous vehicular travel flow, reduced delay, and reduced conflict points 

between rail and vehicles/trucks. Wells County, the State of Indiana, and Norfolk Southern will contribute funds 

totaling an 87 percent non-Federal match. The project also includes $4,083,137 from Federal Highway 

Administration funds. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for projects in Rural Areas.

Iowa – South Concord Street Grade Separation (Up To $7,756,862)

City of Davenport

The proposed project will support final design and construction to eliminate two highway-rail grade crossings 

(eliminating one crossing and creating a grade separation at another) to provide better access to critical 

infrastructure, including the regional wastewater treatment plant. The City of Davenport and Canadian Pacific 

Railway are contributing funds totaling a 20 percent non-Federal match.

Kansas – Corridor Improvement Project Involving 15 Street Crossings with BNSF Railroad within City of Emporia 

(Up To $601,000)

City of Emporia

The proposed planning project will conduct a corridor study to evaluate solutions to eliminate 12 at-grade crossings 

along a two-mile section of BNSF's Emporia Subdivision. This corridor averages 82 daily train crossing events, with 

trains averaging 8,000 feet in length. BNSF will partner in this study. The City of Emporia and BNSF will contribute a 

50 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Kansas – 119th Street, Woodland to Northgate - BNSF Separation and Crossing Elimination Safety Improvement 

Project (Up To $17,987,495)

City of Olathe

This project will support construction activities to eliminate an at-grade crossing at Woodland Road and Northgate 

Street and build a road overpass (with pedestrian sidewalk) that will span over BNSF Railway's rail line. The project 

will provide a safer route to schools and neighborhoods, a direct bike/pedestrian connection to a trail system, and a 

direct connection to I-35 and KS State Highway 7. The City of Olathe and the Johnson County Assistance Road System 

fund will contribute a 53 percent non-Federal match.
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Kansas – Grade Crossing Closures and Construction of Grade-Separated Highway Overpass on the BNSF Southern 

Transcon Main Line (Up To $8,864,725)

City of Wellington

The proposed project will fund project development, final design, and construction for the elimination of all six 

grade crossings along the BNSF Railway in the City of Wellington, Kansas, thus creating a 'sealed corridor' with no 

train-vehicle interaction or exposure. This busy route carries approximately 96 trains daily, and currently trains 

occupy crossings approximately 30-40 percent of the day. The project would close six grade crossings and construct 

a grade-separated highway overpass with pedestrian accommodations. The City of Wellington and BNSF Railway will 

contribute a 36 percent non-Federal match.

Maryland – Warner Street Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Project (Up To $1,534,280)

MDOT - Maryland Transit Administration

The proposed project will support planning activities and construction of minor safety improvements at an existing 

at-grade crossing as well as fund a long-term study to grade separate the crossing. The project will encompass grade 

separation alternatives analysis, feasibility, and concept design study as well as design and construction of shortterm crossing improvements on CSX right-of-way. The Maryland Department of Transportation and Baltimore City 

are providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. $400,000 of this project funding amount qualifies for the statutory 

set-aside for Planning projects.

Michigan – West Side Grade Separation Project (Up To $23,964,400)

City of Monroe

The proposed project will complete project development activities, right-of-way acquisition, final design, and 

construction of the Monroe West Side Grade Separation and Traffic Safety Improvement Project to eliminate an 

existing grade crossing and construct a new grade separation with CSX. The project will improve roadway traffic flow 

on the west side of Monroe and improve safety response times for emergency vehicles. The City of Monroe and CSX 

will contribute funds totaling a 20 percent non-Federal match.

Michigan – Manistee County Safer Southern Rail Route (Up To $424,000)

Manistee County

The proposed planning project will support a track relocation study to abandon a northern perimeter track around 

Lake Manistee for a new southern segment, resulting in the elimination of four at-grade crossings, elimination of 

three marine bridges, and elimination of a rail car staging area on CSX right-of-way. Manistee County is providing a 

20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects and the 

statutory set-aside for projects in Rural Areas.

Minnesota – TH 27/Mississippi River Bridge Grade Separation (Up To $3,200,000)

City of Little Falls

The proposed project will support planning, project development, and final design work for a bridge allowing 

Minnesota Trunk Highway 27 to cross a BNSF line and the Mississippi River. Forty-six trains per day currently block a 

river crossing; creating a grade separated crossing will allow for continued safe operation of the BNSF rail line and 

improved safety. The City of Little Falls will provide a 20 percent match. $400,000 of this project funding amount 

qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects. This project also qualifies for the statutory set-aside for 

projects in Rural Areas.

Minnesota – CSAH 55 Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Elimination Project (Up To $4,824,563)

Kandiyohi County

The proposed project will support final design and construction of an overpass over a BNSF rail line and includes 

reconstructing one mile of a rural two-lane highway. This project will eliminate an at-grade crossing, improve 

regional railroad operations, and also facilitate multimodal freight movement by constructing new rail access to the 

industrial park. The County is committing a 50 percent non-federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory setaside for projects in Rural Areas.
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Minnesota – Office of Freight and Commercial Vehicle Operations: Planning Study for Future of Severely Humped 

Highway/BNSF Rail Grade Crossings for Closure, Consolidation or Improvements. (Up To $480,000)

Minnesota Department of Transportation

This proposed planning project will support a corridor planning study to evaluate a 112- mile segment of BNSF's 

Hinckley Subdivision (from the Minnesota/Wisconsin border to the Twin Cities area). This corridor includes 

approximately 121 at-grade crossings (96 of which are public), and this subdivision has been identified as the 

selected alternative for the proposed Northern Lights Express corridor. This study intends to evaluate each crossing 

for closing or safety improvement. Minnesota Department of Transportation is contributing a 20 percent nonFederal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set- aside for Planning projects and the statutory set-aside for 

projects in Rural Areas.

Missouri – Kansas City Riverfront Rail Crossing Elimination Study (Up To $2,000,000)

Port Authority of Kansas City

The proposed project will support planning and project development work to eliminate three at-grade crossings on 

Lydia Avenue. The Berkley Riverfront area is being revitalized through the development of commercial event 

facilities, green spaces, and recreational opportunities, and it connects several neighborhoods to these access

points. The three crossings in question (UP, KCS, BNSF) are the only at-grade crossings on Lydia Avenue and have no 

sidewalk or bicycle right-of-way. The Port Authority of Kansas City is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. 

$964,000 of this project funding amount qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Montana – Whitefish Rail Corridor Crossing Study (Up To $400,000)

City of Whitefish

The proposed planning project will study three at-grade crossings and one viaduct (rail under) along a 3-mile 

corridor of BNSF's Kootenai River Subdivision. The crossings about the BNSF Whitefish Yard, and blocking issues 

create congestion and safety concerns. The City of Whitefish and BNSF railway are contributing funds totaling a 20 

percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects and the statutory 

set-aside for projects in Rural Areas.

North Carolina – Durham Rail-Crossing Engagement, Planning, and Innovative Revitalization (Durham REPAIR)

(Up To $1,220,000)

Durham County Government

The proposed project will support planning and project development activities to grade separate or close three 

adjacent crossings in East Durham. The rail right-of-way is owned by North Carolina Railroad Company, and Norfolk 

Southern and CSX operate over these crossings. The study will reassess recommendations from a 2014 Traffic 

Separation Study and update it for current and expected increased traffic, which will improve connectivity and 

safety. Durham County Government and project partner GoTriangle will contribute funds totaling a 20 percent nonFederal match. $120,000 of this project funding amount qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

North Dakota – 42nd Street Grade Separation Project to Improve Efficiency, Connectivity, Equity, and Safety 

(PIECES) (Up To $30,000,000)

North Dakota Department of Transportation

The proposed project will support final design and construction of a grade separation and add a 10-foot shared-use 

path. The project location is nearby the University of North Dakota and residential areas and is projected to reduce 

delays caused by the nearby Grand Forks Yard-associated train transfers. This project will reduce 131 hours of 

vehicle delays and improve access to the local hospital, University of North Dakota campus, and more. The North 

Dakota Department of Transportation, partners BNSF and the City of Grand Forks will contribute a 38percent nonFederal match. The project includes $7,500,000 in Federal Highway Administration funds.
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New Mexico – Santa Teresa At-Grade Separation (Up To $31,171,088)

County of Dona Ana

The proposed project will support project development, right-of-way acquisition, final design, and construction 

activities to build a grade-separated roadway over Union Pacific's rail line. The crossing sees 40 trains per day, and 

the project will benefit vehicular mobility in the area to reduce congestion and delays for accessing the nearby 

industrial parks. The County of Dona Ana is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the 

statutory set-aside for projects in Rural Areas, and specifically for projects in counties with 20 or fewer residents per 

square mile.

New York – New York State Fairgrounds Crossing Consolidation Project (Up To $11,008,000)

New York State Department of Transportation

The proposed project will support final design and construction activities (installation of flashers, gates, traffic lights, 

and other safety devices) at the New York State Fair Grounds grade crossing on CSX right-of-way along State Fair 

Boulevard. The project is located at a state fairground that has high pedestrian traffic during 200 events throughout 

the year. The project will provide access from the parking areas to the Fairgrounds and improve the crossing at a 

location which currently has only passive warning devices. The New York State Department of Transportation will 

contribute a 20 percent non-Federal match.

Ohio – Symmes Road Grade Separation Project (Up To $3,000,000)

Butler County Transportation Improvement District

The proposed project will support planning and project development activities at two adjacent crossings on CSX's 

Terminal Subdivision in Fairfield, OH: Symmes Road and North Gilmore Road. This project would complete project

development work for a proposed grade separation at the Symmes Road crossing and perform a grade separation 

feasibility study on the North Gilmore Road crossing. Both crossings are skewed upon approach, limiting visibility for 

drivers, and average more than 40 trains a day. The Butler County Transportation Improvement District and City of 

Fairfield will contribute a 20 percent non-Federal match. $240,000 of this project funding amount qualifies for the 

statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Ohio – Unlocking the Iron Triangle: Grade Separation of S Town Street, Fostoria, Ohio (Up To $7,245,000)

Ohio Rail Development Commission

The proposed project will fund planning, project development, final design, right-of-way, and construction to 

eliminate three grade crossings. This project would provide benefits to the Iron Triangle neighborhood by improving 

safety and lessening travel uncertainty when trains are blocking roads. There will be an increase in safety and 

connectivity and a reduction in noise. The Ohio Rail Development Commission, CSX, and Norfolk Southern will 

contribute a total 31 percent in non-Federal matching funds. $69,000 of this project funding amount qualifies for the 

statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Oregon – Reed Market Grade Separation Project Development (Up To $1,050,000)

City of Bend

The proposed project will support project development activities to eliminate one crossing on Reed Market Road by 

building an overpass bridge for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians. These crossing improvements on BNSF right-of-way 

target existing transportation safety and equity concerns as well as barriers to opportunity within the Bend, Oregon 

community. The City of Bend is contributing 40 percent in non-Federal match funds.

Oregon – Central Eastside Railroad Crossing Study (Up To $500,000)

City of Portland

The proposed planning project will examine 15 at-grade crossings in the Central Eastside neighborhood in Portland. 

These crossings are on the UP Brooklyn Subdivision between the Albina and Brooklyn Yards, and host Amtrak, 

PNWR, and TriMet light rail trains. The proximity of the crossings and the rail yards cause frequent blockages, 

leading to safety and congestion issues. The City of Portland is contributing a 23 percent non- Federal match. This 

project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.
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Pennsylvania – CSX/SEPTA Grade Crossing Elimination Study – A Study to Alleviate Congestion and Enhance 

Community Safety (Up To $375,000) 

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

This proposed planning project will initiate a crossing elimination study for three at-grade crossings on CSX/SEPTA 

lines that experience congestion and delays in the Philadelphia region. The three crossings are impacted by a variety 

of factors: Meetinghouse Road sees delays due to loading at Twin Oaks Auto Distribution Yard along the CSX 

Princeton Line, while the Township Line and Woodbourne Road grade crossings are near the CSX Woodbourne Yard 

and experience CSX Trenton line and SEPTA West Trenton Line traffic. The Pennsylvania Department of 

Transportation is providing a 50 percent non- Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for 

Planning projects.

Pennsylvania – Redevelopment Authority of the County of Berks Project to Upgrade and Refurbish At-Grade 

Crossings and Bridges (Up To $16,063,596)

Redevelopment Authority of the County of Berks

The proposed project will support project development, final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction for 

improvements at 10 crossings. Improvements will eliminate one at-grade crossing, improve several other 

unprotected at-grade crossings, and eliminate severe clearance and sight-line issues by raising three bridges at three 

grade-separated crossings. The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Berks, which owns the rail right-of-way, 

will contribute a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for projects in 

Rural Areas.

South Carolina – The Florence Railroad Crossing Safety Improvement Planning Project (Up To $60,000)

City of Florence

The proposed planning project will study 33 crossings within the City of Florence's city limits. The project will result 

in a publicly available action plan that will identify crossings requiring safety improvements to rail rights-of-way 

owned by CSX and South Carolina Central Railroad. The planning initiative will further identify specific crossings of 

high safety concern. The City of Florence is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the 

statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Tennessee – 3rd St SE and Norfolk Southern Railroad Grade Separation (Up To $27,483,694)

City of Cleveland

The proposed project will fund project development, final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction to 

replace the at-grade crossing on 3rd St. SE and Norfolk Southern Railroad with a grade-separated flyover bridge. 

Once complete, the project will eliminate potential conflict between rail and roadway users, improve reliability for 

freight rail traffic, reduce travel time for vehicular and non-motorized travelers, eliminate blocked crossings, and 

provide new dedicated facilities for non-motorized users. The City of Cleveland will provide a 20 non-Federal percent 

match.

Texas – NE 24th Avenue Railroad Overpass (Up To $8,425,000)

City of Amarillo

The proposed project will fund final design and construction to eliminate an existing grade crossing by building an 

overpass for an existing five-lane arterial road over rail line. The project proposes to build a modern, multi-modal 

bridge in the Eastridge Neighborhood in East Amarillo, resulting in the elimination of a grade crossing for the BNSF 

rail line at this location. This grade separation will provide a safe connection for all modes of transportation for 

residents of Eastridge and surrounding neighborhoods to the rest of Amarillo, and it adds capacity to NE 24th 

Avenue which serves as an expanding economic anchor in the area. The City of Amarillo will contribute a 26 percent 

non-Federal match.
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Texas – Rittiman Road Grade Separation Project (Up To $4,886,512)

City of San Antonio

The proposed project will support project development and final design to eliminate an at-grade crossing where 

Rittiman Road and Union Pacific's rail line intersect and to build a grade-separated road overpass. The project will 

design solutions to eliminate issues with vehicular traffic encountering trains blocking the crossing multiple times 

per day (projected to be blocked 40 percent of peak period without improvements by 2045) due to high train 

volume and rail operations. The City of San Antonio will partner with the Texas Department of Transportation to 

provide a 20 non-Federal percent match.

Texas – US 90 Grade Separation Project (Up To $19,550,000)

Texas Department of Transportation

The proposed project will support construction to remove two at-grade rail crossings. The project closes the at-grade 

crossing along Waco Street and builds a grade separated bridge to eliminate the US 90 highway-rail crossing over 

existing UPRR tracks. FRA previously funded project development activities for these crossings under an FY19 CRISI 

Grant. The project includes $25,466,157 in Federal Highway Administration funds, and the Texas Department of 

Transportation will contribute a 20 percent non- Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for 

projects in Rural Areas.

Texas – Haslet-Fort Worth-Saginaw Corridor Bonds Ranch Road Grade Separation Project (Up To $17,187,552)

Texas Department of Transportation

The proposed project will support final design and construction for a four-lane grade separated road with new 

multimodal shared-use bicycle and pedestrian pathways. This project will improve safety at rail crossing right-of way 

owned by BNSF and provide transportation modal alternatives. The project includes $229,167 in Federal Highway 

Administration funds, and the City of Fort Worth and BNSF will contribute 24 percent in non-Federal match funds.

Texas – West Belt Improvement Project (Phase 1) (Up To $36,916,200)

City of Houston

The proposed project will support project development activities, final design, and construction to advance the City 

of Houston's Phase 1 effort to create a future 14,600 ft sealed corridor along the Houston Belt & Terminal Railroad's 

(HB&T) rail line. Phase 1 includes a 9,000 ft sealed corridor with the construction of four underpasses and the 

closure of four at-grade crossings to eliminate seven existing at-grade crossings. HB&T provides trackage rights to 

UP, BNSF, and KCS; the rail line connects to UP and BNSF. The project will improve safety and mobility of freight rail 

operators, vehicular/truck traffic, non-motorized users. The City of Houston will contribute a 20 percent nonFederal match.

Utah – Bluffdale Pedestrian Overpass Project (Up To $3,232,000)

City of Bluffdale

The proposed project will support project development, final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction 

activities to close a private at-grade crossing and build a non-motorized, ADA-compliant overpass over Union 

Pacific's rail line, which also hosts BNSF freight trains and Front Runner commuter rail service. The project will 

eliminate the need for residents to use a 2.5-mile detour to access schools and neighborhoods. The City of Bluffdale 

will contribute 20 percent non-Federal match.

Virginia – DC2RVA Rural Crossings Safety Improvements Project (Up To $3,200,000)

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

The proposed project will support final design and construction to install four-quad gates at four crossings along the 

123-mile DC2RVA Corridor. All four crossings, owned by CSX, currently have two gates and flashers, and all are in 

rural areas. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, as well as Hanover, Stafford, and Spotsylvania 

Counties, will contribute funds totaling a 20 percent match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for 

projects in Rural Areas.
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Washington – Railroad Overcrossing Planning and Design (Up To $2,000,000)

City of Burlington

The proposed project will support planning and project development work to identify one crossing to grade separate 

via rail overcrossing. There are 16 at-grade crossings within Burlington along the BNSF line, and this project will 

identify the most suitable crossings for grade separation based on traffic and proximity to housing. The City of 

Burlington will provide a 20 percent non-Federal match. $400,000 of this project funding amount qualifies for the 

statutory set-aside for Planning projects. This project also qualifies for the statutory set-aside for projects in Rural 

Areas.

Washington – S. Holgate St At-Grade Crossing Elimination Study (Up To $2,000,000)

City of Seattle

This planning project will conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the effect of closing the two S. Holgate Street 

crossings and determine appropriate safety improvements at three nearby crossings that would be affected by the 

proposed closures. These two crossings straddle the right-of-way between the Amtrak Maintenance Facility and 

BNSF yard and main line. The study will evaluate the effect of the crossing closures on the adjacent transportation 

network and right-of-way users as S. Holgate is a major east-west connector. This proposed study will build off prior 

work completed in 2010 and accommodate future expansion of light rail in the area. The City of Seattle is providing a 

20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects.

Washington – 32nd Street Underpass Project (Up To $40,480,000)

City of Washougal

The proposed project will fund project development, final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction to 

separate a grade crossing to reconnect the Addy Street neighborhood with the downtown and port area. The 

proposed design will reduce freight rail bottlenecks and allow for increased operational speeds. This will require 

reconstruction of five key intersections along 32nd Street, of which the rail right-of-way is owned by BNSF. The City 

of Washougal is contributing a 20 percent non-Federal match.

Wisconsin – Galloway Street Vehicular and Pedestrian Rail Crossing Eliminations and Construction of Galloway St. 

Rail Overpass (Up To $9,999,600)

City of Eau Claire

The proposed project will support project development, final design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction 

activities to replace two at-grade crossings (vehicle and pedestrian) with grade-separated overpasses over Union 

Pacific's rail line. The new overpasses will connect to the Chippewa River Regional Pedestrian Bike/Pedestrian Trail. 

The City of Eau Claire will contribute a 20 percent non-Federal match.

West Virginia – Studying for the Potential Elimination of Existing At-Grade Rail Crossing on 19th Street in 

Parkersburg. (Up To $96,000)

City of Parkersburg

The proposed planning project will study alternatives to eliminate a crossing on the CSX Ohio River subdivision. This 

crossing sees significant blockages daily, lasting up to two hours, as this crossing is near a commercial/industrial 

area. The City of Parkersburg is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project qualifies for the statutory setaside for Planning projects.

West Virginia – West Virginia Crossing Safety Action Plan Implementation (Up To $480,000)

West Virginia Department of Transportation

The proposed planning project will conduct a feasibility study on nine crossings on CSX and Norfolk Southern rightof-way throughout the state and provide a framework of strategies to improve safety, eliminate hazards, and reduce 

incidents. The West Virginia Department of Transportation is providing a 20 percent non-Federal match. This project 

qualifies for the statutory set-aside for Planning projects and the statutory set-aside for projects in Rural Areas.

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