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Railway/highway at-grade crossing management : an overview.
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2014-12-01
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Abstract:This report draws on data from around the United States to describe the features of a successful
railway/highway at-grade crossing management program; it emphasizes the highway/trackbed structures
and crossing surfaces. Developing a structurally adequate crossing system is imperative, as this will produce
a smooth surface and a stable highway/trackbed that prolongs crossings’ lifespans while keeping
maintenance costs low and minimizing the number of disruptions encountered by highway and railway
traffic. An overview of the guidance issued by several transportation agencies and organizations to facilitate
the design and construction of railway/highway at-grade crossings is included here. Equally important to
developing a robust network of crossings is defining a clear division of labor between federal, state, and
local transportation agencies and railroad companies. As such, this report discusses administrative
procedures and state-level regulations that influence railway/highway at-grade crossing practices. This
information is presented for AASHTO, AREMA, FRA, FHWA, MUTCD, as well as several states, including
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Georgia, Michigan, and West Virginia.
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