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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart A - SCOPE AND APPLICATION › Section 1535.40 - Requirements for Marking and Warning Devices at Grade Crossings

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The requirements with respect to the marking and warning
				  devices at grade crossings as set forth in Sections
				  1535.300 to
				  1535.365
				  inclusive, apply, in general, to the installations of signs, signals,
				  illumination, and gates made after the date of service of this Part. Certain of
				  these Sections, however, have application to crossings now in existence and
				  where signs, signals, and gates may now be maintained, and in such cases, the
				  application is specifically stated in the Section.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart A - SCOPE AND APPLICATION › Section 1535.50 - Requirements for Establishment and Construction of Grade Crossings

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The requirements with reference to establishment and
				  construction of grade crossings as set forth in Sections
				  1535.201
				  to
				  1535.204
				  inclusive, apply to crossings hereafter to be constructed.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart A - SCOPE AND APPLICATION › Section 1535.60 - Permission to Install Other Equipment or Devices

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The Commission reserves the right to permit, or after
				  appropriate proceedings, to require the installation of other and different
				  construction, equipment, and devices than those provided by this Part.
				  Exceptions to the application of any of the rules of this Part may be made
				  whenever good cause shows, for experimental or developmental purposes or
				  otherwise, such action appears desirable and reasonable.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.201 - Application for Permission to Extend a Street or Highway

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Where application is made to this Commission for permission
				  to extend a street or highway at grade across a railroad track or to extend a
				  railroad track across a street or highway at grade as contemplated in Section
				  18c-7401 of the Law the petitioner shall be the interested rail carrier or a
				  public body having jurisdiction over the highway involved.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.202 - General Plan or Plat

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A petition for permission and authorization under Section
				  1535.201
				  should be accompanied by a general plan or plat showing with reasonable
				  certainty the nature, location and construction of the proposed
				  crossing.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.203 - Construction and Maintenance of Grade Crossing

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Every grade crossing shall be constructed and maintained in
				  such manner that it will not interfere with the reasonably safe use of the
				  roadway when traveled in the usual and ordinary manner. The surface of the
				  roadway shall reasonably conform to the elevation of the rails for the entire
				  area between rails and between tracks (where track centers are 15 feet or less)
				  and for a distance of 24 inches beyond the outside of the outer rails of the
				  outer tracks. In situations where super-elevation of rails through the crossing
				  makes a reasonably smooth continuous surface impractical, the surface of the
				  roadway in the crossing area shall be made as smooth as practicable, consistent
				  with the safe operation of trains on the railroad tracks in accordance with
				  Section 18c-7401(2) of the Law. Any crossing hereafter constructed or
				  reconstructed shall conform to the width of the roadway and shall include a
				  reasonable width of usable shoulder, but in no case shall the width be less
				  than 16 feet measured at right angles to the center line of the highway unless
				  the Commission specifically authorizes a lesser width. At crossings where there
				  are sidewalks, either the crossing proper shall include the sidewalk areas or
				  separate sidewalk crossings of a width consistent with that of the sidewalk
				  approaches shall be provided conforming with provisions of this Section as to
				  surface.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.204 - Grade Line of Highway Approaches

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Unless the Commission otherwise
				specifically orders, the grade line of highway approaches to grade crossings
				hereafter established or substantially reconstructed shall be as follows: From
				the outer rail of the outermost track coincident with a tangent to the tops of
				the rails for about 24 inches, thence for a distance of 25 feet ascending or
				descending at a grade which shall not deviate more than 1% from said tangent,
				thence to the right-of-way line (and as far beyond as the Commission's control
				may extend in any case) at a grade not to exceed 5%. Where super-elevated track
				or tracks make strict compliance with this Section impractical the grade of
				approaches shall be constructed so as to provide the best vertical alignment
				under the circumstances with due regard to surface regularity.
b) The width, transverse contour, type of
				surface or pavement, and other characteristics of each such approach to a grade
				crossing shall be suitable for the highway and shall in every case conform to
				the requirements of good practice.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.205 - Right-of-Way to Be Kept Clear

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Every railroad shall keep its right-of-way adjacent to its
				  tracks reasonably clear of brush, shrubbery, trees, weeds, crops and all
				  unnecessary permanent obstructions such as unauthorized signs and billboards
				  for a distance of at least five hundred feet each way from every grade crossing
				  where such things would materially obscure the view of approaching trains to
				  travelers on the highway.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.206 - Crossings and Approaches

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
At every grade crossing where the duty of constructing or
				  maintaining either the crossing proper or its approaches (or any part thereof)
				  is by order of the Commission or by any lawful manner placed upon a rail
				  carrier, it shall be the duty of the rail carrier to construct and maintain the
				  crossing and approaches extending 24 inches outward from the outer rail of each
				  track so that at all times they will be reasonably safe as to persons and
				  property. In multiple track crossings where track centers are 15 feet or less,
				  the areas between tracks shall be maintained by the rail carrier, unless the
				  rail carrier and the highway authority(s) agree otherwise.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.207 - Adjustment of Crossings and Approaches

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Where tracks are raised through a highway
				crossing at the rail carrier's instance and the approach grades to the crossing
				conformed to the requirements of Section
				1535.204
				prior to the track raise, the rail carrier shall resurface or arrange for the
				resurfacing of the highway approaches to meet the elevation of the raised
				crossing surface, so that the change in grade does not exceed 1% greater than
				the pre-existing grade on primary highways with a maximum authorized speed in
				excess of 30 miles per hour, or 2% greater than the pre-existing grade on all
				other highways with a maximum authorized speed of 30 miles per hour or less.
				Where more than one track crosses a highway with 15 feet or less between the
				centerline of one track and the centerline of an adjacent track, the rail
				carrier shall adjust all tracks so that they conform with the requirements of
				Section
				1535.203.
b) Where tracks are raised through a highway
				crossing at the rail carrier's instance, and the approach grades to the
				crossing did not conform to the requirements of Section
				1535.204
				prior to the track raise, and the track raise increases the grades by more than
				1%, it shall be the responsibility of the rail carrier to resurface, or to
				arrange for the resurfacing of, the highway approaches within a distance of 25
				feet from the centerline of the outermost track, to minimize the change in
				grade to the extent practicable within the 25 feet.
c) It shall be the responsibility of the
				highway authority to make arrangements with the respective rail carriers for
				the necessary track, crossing warning signs and signals, and/or crossing
				surface adjustments where vertical and/or horizontal adjustments are made to
				the approaches of a grade crossing at the highway authority's instance (whether
				by reconstruction, resurfacing, or widening). The rail carrier shall, at the
				sole cost and expense of the highway authority, adjust the track, crossing
				warning signs and signals, and/or crossing surfaces to conform to Sections
				1535.203, 1535.300(b), 1535.335, and 1535.360(a), as applicable, and the
				highway authority shall, at its own expense, perform all necessary approach
				work to comply with Section 1535.204.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.208 - Maintenance, Operation and Renewal of Signs, Signals, and Other Warning Devices

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Unless the Commission directs otherwise, it shall be the duty
				  of every rail carrier to maintain, operate and renew all signs (except advance
				  warning signs, clearance signs, stop signs, and hazard markers), as well as
				  signals and other warning devices of any kind installed at crossings on its
				  line of railroad. Said signs, signals and other warning devices shall be kept
				  reasonably clean and free from such deposits of material which would affect
				  their efficiency and shall be inspected at least once each
				  year.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.209 - Poles, Structures or Other Objects in Right-of-Way

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
To the extent that it legally has power, every railroad
				  company shall prohibit or prevent the placing upon its right-of-way of any
				  pole, structure or object in a position to cause an obstruction to view of any
				  signal or sign, or within a rectangular area 14 feet wide, being 7 feet on
				  either side of such signal or sign measured at right angles to the highway, and
				  30 feet long, being 15 feet to the front and to the rear of such signal or
				  sign, measured longitudinally to the highway. Exceptions may be granted by the
				  Commission where local conditions are such that the application of this Section
				  as to specific measurements would be unreasonable, and this Section shall not
				  be deemed to forbid the maintenance of poles and structures now lawfully in
				  place.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart C - ESTABLISHMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.210 - Erection and Maintenance of Other Signs

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
No person shall erect or maintain at any grade crossing
				  advertising signs, billboards, unauthorized warning, danger or stop signs, or
				  signs of any kind except those authorized by law or by this Commission, or
				  signs incident to railroad operation, and insofar as it has power, every
				  railroad company shall keep its right-of-way at every such crossing clear of
				  such billboards or unauthorized signs.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.310 - Advance Warning Signs and Pavement Markings

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Railroad Advance Warning Signs
1) The railroad advance warning sign as set
				forth in MUTCD Section 8B.04 and MUTCD Figure 8B-2 shall be used in advance of
				every railroad grade crossing, whether marked by crossbucks or equipped with
				active warning devices, except in the following instances:
A) At a minor siding or spur which is
				infrequently used and which is guarded by a member of the train crew when in
				use.
B) In the business districts
				of cities where the crossings are equipped with active warning devices and the
				physical conditions are such that even a partially effective display of the
				sign is impossible.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.320 - Floodlights as Warning Devices

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Hereafter, where floodlights are installed as warning
				  devices, and not as simple street illumination at any grade crossing, the
				  installation shall be such as to reasonably accomplish the following:
a) It shall be so arranged as to illuminate
				directly both sides of any railroad train or cars that may be occupying the
				crossing. To this end it is essential that there be at least one lighting unit
				on each side of the track, or group of tracks.
b) It shall be so arranged as not to produce
				an unreasonable glare in the eyes of a traveler approaching on the highway, nor
				to the enginemen or members of the crew of an approaching railroad
				train.
c) The illumination shall be
				of such intensity that an unlighted railroad train or cars standing or running
				upon the crossing can be seen on a dark night under clear weather conditions at
				a distance of 500 feet from the crossing.
d) The lighting units shall be so arranged
				that the failure of a single lamp bulb will not result in one side of a
				railroad train or cars occupying the crossing being in shadow or not
				illuminated as contemplated in subsection (a).
e) Floodlights shall be in operation whenever
				any railroad train is about to pass over the crossing, or whenever the crossing
				is occupied by a railroad train, between dusk and dawn. Such installations may
				be so arranged that the lamps burn continuously between dusk and dawn or may be
				operated manually or automatically to illuminate crossing at such times as are
				set forth in the last preceding sentence.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.333 - Flashing Light Signals

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
				Unless the Commission otherwise specifically authorizes, installations of
				light-type signals hereafter made for warning at grade crossings shall be of
				the flashing light type.
b)
				Flashing light signals shall conform generally as to aspect with that shown in
				Appendix B, Illustration E. Special conditions such as those presented by dual
				lane highways, streets with more than two traffic lanes, crossings with an
				unusual arrangement of tracks, etc., may require cantilever or other special
				mountings or supports. Individual approval by appropriate order or resolution
				of the Commission must be obtained in each special case. Application for such
				approval should be made on Form 3.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.335 - Location of Signals

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) For
				two directional traffic, one signal is to be located upon each side of the
				track or groups of tracks except that, where local conditions so require, a
				greater number of signals or flashing light units may be employed. The signals
				shall be placed on the right hand side of the highway as viewed by a traveler
				approaching the crossing unless local conditions require different arrangement.
				The distance from the signals to the railroad and to the edge of the pavement
				will be governed by local conditions, but in general the signals shall be
				located not more than 15 feet from the near rail except where a point in the
				centerline of the highway opposite the signal would be less than 10 feet
				therefrom. In general, the signals shall be located not less than 81/2 feet
				from the nearest rail. The distance from the signals to the edge of pavement
				shall not be less than 6 feet or more than 12 feet except when the pavement has
				curb and guttering, then the signals may be located 4 feet 1 inch but not less
				from the face of curb. These distances are to the center of the mast.
b) On multilane highways extending on either
				side of a median strip at least 8 feet 2 inches in width one additional
				flashing unit as shown in Figure 5 (Appendix B, Illustration E) shall be placed
				on each side of track or group of tracks, in such a manner as to provide
				appropriate warning to vehicles approaching crossing in traffic lane on left
				side of pavement. Back lights shall not be required.
c) Unless otherwise ordered by the
				Commission, on highways four or more lanes in width with no additional flashing
				units as set forth in Section
				1535.335(b),
				supplemental sets of flashing light signals shall be mounted on appropriate
				cantilever arms (Figure 6 (Appendix B, Illustration F)) in such a manner as to
				provide appropriate warning to vehicles using the outer lanes. Back lights
				shall also be required.
d) Where
				conditions require, special signals such as side lights, illuminated "no left
				turn" and "no right turn" signs may be installed.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.340 - Direction of Indication

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
In general and except as otherwise stated elsewhere, lamp
				  units shall be provided to give an indication in both directions along the
				  highway. Local conditions, such as one-way highway traffic, etc., may require a
				  different arrangement. The lamp units shall be equipped with peepholes in the
				  sides. Hoods should be used on peepholes, except in special cases where they
				  may interfere with a train crew's observation of the light emanating
				  therefrom.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.341 - Mounting Lamp Units

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
				Lamp units shall be mounted horizontally on 2 foot 6 inch centers. The
				mountings for the lamp unit shall be provided with means for adjusting the
				units in both the horizontal and the vertical planes and for positive locking
				of the adjustments.
b) The lamp
				units preferably should be mounted with a minimum clearance of 7 feet above the
				crown surface of the highway opposite the signal mast. Special conditions, such
				as a sharp approach grade, may require a variation in the height of lamps but
				in general the endeavor should be to place these lamps in the best position
				with respect to the normal line of vision of drivers of approaching vehicles
				and still maintain reasonable protection against accidental breakage.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.342 - Design of Lamps, Hoods, and Backgrounds

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The design of lamp units including hoods and backgrounds
				  shall conform with current signal specifications of AREMA.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.343 - Warning Indication

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The lights shall be arranged to flash alternately, the number
				  of flashes per minute to conform to current AREMA specifications and AREMA
				  specifications shall constitute the minimum requirements of this Commission
				  with respect to range and beam intensity of incandescent lamp and light
				  emitting diode (LED) signals.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.344 - Lenses and Roundels

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Lamp units shall have lenses or roundels, red in color, at
				  least 12 inches in diameter for both front and rear indication. Light
				  transmission values shall conform to current AREMA signal
				  specifications.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.345 - Signs on Flashing Light Signals

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Where two or more tracks are crossed, the current standard
				  reflector type sign prescribed by AREMA, or as approved by this Commission,
				  indicating the number of tracks shall be placed upon each signal (Appendix B,
				  Illustration E).
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.346 - Bells on Flashing Light Signals

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Bells shall be used with flashing light signals upon order or
				  resolution of the Commission where local conditions are found to require an
				  audible warning.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.347 - Painting

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
The mast and signal shall be white or aluminum in color. The
				  backgrounds and hoods for the lamp units shall be black, preferably a dull
				  finish.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.348 - Power Source

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Flashing light signals shall be provided with two sources of
				  electric operating power, consisting of either two sources of commercial power,
				  one source of commercial power and battery, or two batteries. Where flashing
				  light signals, however, are operated by the same power used for the propulsion
				  of all trains, no additional source of operating power need be
				  provided.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.350 - Circuits

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Automatic
				flashing light signals shall be arranged to indicate the approach of trains on
				all main tracks and on auxiliary tracks included between the signals where the
				speed of trains approaching the crossing exceeds 5 miles per hour, for not less
				than 20 seconds before the arrival at the crossing of the fastest train
				operated over the track. Where switching moves are made over the crossing at
				low speed with flagman warning on the ground a lesser signal operating time is
				permissible. Where local conditions are such as to cause unduly long or
				frequent unnecessary operation of signals, appropriate refinements in track
				circuit controls to prevent unnecessary operation shall be provided consistent
				with the importance of the highway and the character and volume of railroad
				traffic.
b) Track circuits shall be
				so arranged to operate flashing light signals upon approach of trains from
				either direction and until the rear end of trains clear the
				crossings.
c) It is frequently
				desirable that controls for crossing signals be interconnected with those for
				traffic control signals at nearby highway intersections to permit highway
				traffic to move into the clear in advance of train movements and to permit
				traffic on the paralleling highway to flow while train movements are made.
				Where such interconnection is to be made, approval of plans shall first be
				received from the Commission.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.360 - Gates

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) Section
				1535.335(a)
				 relating to the location of flashing light
				signals shall apply in locating crossing gates whether such gates are installed
				in conjunction with flashing light signals or independently. In general gate
				arms shall extend at right angles to the highway when in lowered
				position.
b) Gates hereafter
				installed shall conform, as to aspect and design, with current signal
				specifications of AREMA.
c) Gates
				arms shall be striped diagonally in red and white and shall be kept reasonably
				clean so as to be readily observable.
d) Three red lights shall be mounted upon
				each roadway gate arm in such manner as to give an indication in both
				directions along the highway at all times when gates are in the lowered
				position and when they are being raised and lowered. The red lights shall be of
				such brilliancy as to give indication to highway traffic when at a reasonable
				distance from the crossing. When lighted, the red light unit nearest the tip of
				the gate arm is to be steady burning and the other two lights shall flash
				alternately in unison with the flashing light signals. The three lamp units
				shall be operated together with the flashing light signals in such manner as to
				give reasonable advance warning to highway traffic of the lowering of gate
				arms.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.365 - Automatic Gates

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) In
				general, controls for automatic gates shall conform to current signal
				specifications of AREMA. Appropriate refinements in track circuit controls such
				as "speed control," "time-out" sections, presence detectors, motion detectors,
				and constant warning time devices to prevent unnecessary delays to highway
				traffic shall be provided consistent with the importance of the highway and the
				character and volume of rail traffic.
b) Bell, when used, shall sound a warning
				from the time the signal lights start to operate at least until the gate arm
				has descended to within 10° of the horizontal position.
c) In case there is a failure of the
				automatic gates, the railroad company will take action, as soon as it can be
				done, to give warning to highway traffic until the gates are put in operable
				condition.
d) For interconnection
				of automatic flashing light signals and gates with nearby traffic control
				signals procedures outlined in Section
				1535.350(c)
				are to be followed.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart D - MARKING AND WARNING DEVICES AT GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.366 - Temporary STOP Signs

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A rail carrier shall install temporary STOP signs whenever
				  the Commission authorizes the installation of automatic flashing light signals
				  or automatic flashing light signals and gates at existing public highway-rail
				  grade crossings equipped with crossbuck warning signs. The temporary STOP signs
				  shall remain in place until the luminous flashing signal or crossing gate
				  devices have been installed. The rail carrier is responsible for the cost of
				  the installation and subsequent maintenance of any required temporary STOP
				  signs.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart E - CHANGES IN EXISTING CROSSING MARKING OR WARNING DEVICES › Section 1535.400 - Procedure Before Commission

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a) No change, except in case of emergencies,
				shall be made in existing marking or warning devices at any grade crossing,
				unless and until the approval of the Commission is obtained as outlined in this
				Subpart. This Section shall not apply to the substitution of reflector type
				signs for plain signs.
b) Approval
				for making minor changes in the marking or warning devices at crossings may be
				made by shortened procedure under Section
				1535.400(c)
				if the changes consist of any of the following:
1) Installing bells or additional lamp units
				on flashing light signals, or additional signal units to meet special
				conditions at crossings where flashing light signals are already
				established.
2) Establishing new or
				additional lighting, either by floodlight or by new or additional lamps placed
				on gates, signs or other warning devices.
3) A temporary change, such as one made
				necessary by highway reconstruction in progress, or the like.
4) Relocating of flashing light signals or
				other warning devices at a particular crossing to conform to changed traffic
				conditions where the new location of the signals or other equipment meets the
				requirements of other applicable rules of this Part, including removal of track
				from crossing or increasing width of highway.
5) Changes in track circuits or controls for
				automatic warning devices to conform to changed traffic conditions, to
				eliminate unnecessary indication or to otherwise improve operation. Only
				general description of change is required.
6) Eliminating signs and signals where all
				tracks through the crossing are abandoned and removed.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart F - OPERATION OF RAILROAD TRAINS AND CARS OVER GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.502 - Other Warning

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
In addition to warnings by whistle, bell or horn as required
				  by statute, every railroad train shall give warning by prolonged or repeated
				  whistling when passing or meeting or about to pass or meet a train, at or in
				  the immediate vicinity of a grade crossing, under such circumstances that the
				  second train will materially obscure the view of the first mentioned train to
				  persons who may be about to use the crossing.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart F - OPERATION OF RAILROAD TRAINS AND CARS OVER GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.503 - Approaching Grade Crossings Prepared to Stop

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Every railroad motor car, hi-rail car, speeder or other piece
				  of self-propelled work equipment (hereafter in this Section collectively
				  referred to as "motor car"), not constituting a railroad train and not used for
				  the transportation of passengers or freight, shall be operated so that it will
				  approach all highway grade crossings under control, prepared to stop, unless
				  there is an assured clear way over the crossing. The speed of such motor car
				  over any grade crossing shall at all times be reasonable and, if there is not
				  an assured clear way over the crossing, shall not exceed five (5) miles per
				  hour. When operated between sunset and sunrise, such motor car shall be
				  equipped with a fixed or portable light or lantern to give warning of its
				  approach.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart F - OPERATION OF RAILROAD TRAINS AND CARS OVER GRADE CROSSINGS › Section 1535.504 - Crew Member to Give Warning at Crossing

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a) When cars are pushed by an engine over
				public highway crossings that are not equipped with warning devices at grade, a
				member of the crew on the ground must give warning at the crossing.
b) When the leading car is equipped with a
				back up brake hose or whistle in proper operating condition and is controlled
				by a member of the crew, warning by a crew member on the ground is not
				required.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart G - SUBWAYS AND VIADUCTS › Section 1535.601 - Order of Commission to Construct Subway or Viaduct

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
No subway or viaduct (as the said terms are defined in this
				  Part) shall be constructed unless and until this Commission shall have issued
				  an order so authorizing.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart G - SUBWAYS AND VIADUCTS › Section 1535.602 - Petitioner For Permission

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Petitioner for permission from this Commission for the
				  construction of such subway or viaduct shall be the interested railroad company
				  or a public officer or public body having authority to extend, or cause to be
				  extended, the highway as proposed. The application should be accompanied by a
				  general plan or plat showing with reasonable certainty the nature, location and
				  construction of the proposed separation of grades, along with a preliminary
				  design report or a bridge condition report that defines the need for the
				  project, the scope of the project, and a detailed preliminary estimate of
				  cost.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart G - SUBWAYS AND VIADUCTS › Section 1535.603 - Plans Considered Separately

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The plans for each proposed subway or viaduct will be
				  considered separately in the light of local conditions. The clearances with
				  respect to railroad tracks will be governed by 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1500 or any
				  amendment or modification thereof that may hereafter be adopted. The current
				  practice of the Department for subways or viaducts will be regarded as a
				  reasonable practice. The general design requirements of AREMA will be regarded
				  as reasonable construction standards for structures carrying railroad traffic.
				  It is recommended that those in charge of the projects consult with the
				  Department prior to the preparation of detail plans or the filing of an
				  application with this Commission.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart G - SUBWAYS AND VIADUCTS › Section 1535.604 - Hazard Markers

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Hazard markers, unless otherwise specifically ordered by this
				  Commission, are to be furnished, installed, maintained and replaced by and at
				  the expense of the public authority having the duty of maintaining the signs
				  along the highway upon which such signs are located and they shall be of the
				  reflectorized type and conform to the MUTCD.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart G - SUBWAYS AND VIADUCTS › Section 1535.605 - Mounting of Hazard Markers

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Hazard markers may be mounted upon, or immediately in advance
				  of, obstructions such as center piers of subways, etc., in or near highways at
				  crossings to indicate to approaching traffic the presence of such
				  hazards.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart G - SUBWAYS AND VIADUCTS › Section 1535.606 - Clearance Signs

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
On all overhead railroad structures having vertical clearance
				  of less than 14'6" clearance, signs are to be furnished, installed, maintained
				  and replaced by and at the expense of the public authority having the duty of
				  maintaining the signs along the highway requiring such signs or as covered by
				  agreement. Said signs are to be mounted on the sides of the overhead structure,
				  one facing traffic approaching from each direction, indicating in large legible
				  figures the appropriate numbers for clearance accommodated under the structure.
				  It shall be the duty of said public authority to determine the clearance to be
				  indicated on said sign. Railroad companies may elect to do the actual work of
				  installing, maintaining or replacing clearance signs. The railroad company
				  shall notify as soon as possible the public authority having such duties of any
				  changes in their grade separation structures affecting such
				  clearances.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart H - BARRICADES › Section 1535.701 - Construction of Barricades

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
When by order of the Commission a grade crossing is closed
				  and abolished pursuant to the provisions of Section 18c-7401 of the Law,
				  suitable barricades of neat design shall be constructed in a manner as to
				  prevent use of the crossing by vehicular traffic. The barricades shall be
				  provided with retroreflective material so as to be readily visible during both
				  daylight hours and during nighttime hours in the beam of motor vehicle
				  headlamps. The rail carrier shall be required to pay for the installation of
				  the barricades, and the road authority shall be responsible for all future
				  maintenance.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart H - BARRICADES › Appendix A - Forms › ILLUSTRATION A - Form 1

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Illinois Commerce Commission
Transportation Division
Form 1
Notice of proposed minor change in crossing
markings or warning devices under 92 Illinois
Administrative Code
					 1535.400(b) and
					 (c).
Date:
To the Illinois Commerce Commission:
The
(name of railroad company)
hereby gives notice that it proposes to make a change, designated as a minor
					 change under 92 Illinois Administrative Code
					 1535.400(b) and
					 (c) at
(DOT Inventory #)
located
(in or near) (city or village)
, being the crossing of
(name
					 of street or highway)
, with
(designation of tracks or lines to be
					 crossed)
. A full statement of the proposed changes is as follows:
(Railroad Company)
By ________________________
(Name)
(Title)
(Phone Number)
(Attach additional sheet if necessary)
Completion of this form is necessary to accomplish
					 the statutory purpose as outlined in the Illinois Commercial Transportation
					 Law, Section 18c-7401.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1535 - CROSSINGS OF RAIL CARRIERS AND HIGHWAYS › Subpart H - BARRICADES › Appendix A - Forms › ILLUSTRATION B - Form 2

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Illinois Commerce Commission
Transportation Division
Form 2
Notice of completion of minor change in crossing
warning devices under 92 Illinois Administrative
Code 1535.400(c).
Date:
To the Illinois Commerce Commission:
The
(name of railroad company)
hereby gives notice that on
(date)
it completed the making of a
					 minor change at crossing
(DOT Inventory #) (Railroad Milepost)
,
					 located
(in or near) (city or village)
in accordance with the
					 notice proposing such change given to this Commission on
(date)
.
(Railroad Company)
By ________________________
(Name)
(Title)
(Phone Number)
(Attach additional sheet if necessary)
Completion of this form is necessary to accomplish
					 the statutory purpose as outlined in the Illinois Commercial Transportation
					 Law, Section 18c-7401.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1536 - GRADE CROSSING CLOSURE AND OPENING › Section 1536.20 - Criteria for Crossing Closure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
a)
			 The hearing examiner shall assign the crossing proposed for closure to one of
			 the following categories:
1) Category 1: the
			 crossing is located in an incorporated area and the crossing is
			 signalized;
2) Category 2: the
			 crossing is located in an incorporated area and the crossing is
			 unsignalized;
3) Category 3: the
			 crossing is located in an unincorporated area and the crossing is signalized;
			 or
4) Category 4: the crossing is
			 located in an unincorporated area and the crossing is unsignalized.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1536 - GRADE CROSSING CLOSURE AND OPENING › Section 1536.30 - Petition to Open Grade Crossing

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A party may petition the Commission to open a grade crossing of
				a public highway with the tracks of a registered rail carrier on the grounds
				that public necessity requires such an opening.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1536 - GRADE CROSSING CLOSURE AND OPENING › Section 1536.40 - Criteria for Crossing Opening

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a)
			 When a petition is filed to extend a public road, highway or street across a
			 track at grade the Commission shall determine if the following criteria are
			 satisfied:
1) there is presently inadequate
			 or no vehicular access to the area to be served by the crossing;
2) alternate vehicular access cannot be
			 provided at a cost equal to or less than the cost of establishing the
			 crossing;
3) the crossing would not
			 meet the Commission's criteria for closure specified in Section
			 1536.20 of this
			 Part;
4) the crossing's average
			 daily traffic (ADT) would be at least 1,000 vehicles per day within 3 years
			 after the crossing was established;
5) the crossing's location does not interfere
			 with the railroad's operational activities such as switching and usage of a
			 passing track(s) which would result in substantial delay of, or hazard to,
			 motor vehicles; and
6) the crossing
			 does not pose risks to train crews or motorists beyond those normally
			 associated with at-grade crossings.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1545 - THE PROVISION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SANITATION AND SHELTER FACILITIES FOR RAIL CARRIER EMPLOYEES › Subpart A - INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL › Section 1545.10 - Application

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
This Part shall apply to all rail carriers operating within
				  the borders of the State of Illinois and to all persons employed by such rail
				  carriers.
Illinois Administrative Code › Title 92 - TRANSPORTATION › Part 1545 - THE PROVISION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SANITATION AND SHELTER FACILITIES FOR RAIL CARRIER EMPLOYEES › Subpart A - INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL › Section 1545.20 - Responsibility

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a) Each rail
				carrier shall provide and maintain for its employees the sanitation and shelter
				specified and required by this Part.
b) Notice of not less than 45 days shall be
				provided to the Commission of any intention to construct, modify or eliminate a
				sanitation or shelter facility. This shall include any intention to change the
				location, size or layout of a facility, or any intention to eliminate, remove
				or materially change any appurtenance such as lockers, showers, washing
				facilities, and toilets, but shall not include routine maintenance or the
				replacement of an appurtenance in kind. The notification shall include a
				statement of how the change will impact compliance with this Part and shall
				also include a copy of design drawings. Notice shall be in writing and may be
				provided by letter or electronic mail to the attention of the Rail Safety
				Program Administrator of the Illinois Commerce Commission's Transportation
				Bureau, Rail Safety Section. Compliance with the 45 day notice standards in
				this Part is hereby excused during periods of an emergency that makes the
				facility uninhabitable, if notice is provided as soon as practicable.