March 26, 2024 – The Illinois Commerce Commission has started its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (2025-2029), allocating over $410 million to enhance safety at 1,310 highway-rail crossings throughout Illinois.
“Illinois is one of America’s largest rail transportation hubs, but there’s an inherent risk of crashes where highways and railroad tracks intersect. Greenlighting the use of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund is essential for keeping pedestrians and motorists safe at Illinois crossings,” said ICC Chairman Doug Scott.
The five-year plan, supported by GCPF dollars, encompasses a variety of projects such as highway-rail and pedestrian-rail bridge constructions, grade crossing improvements, and emergency enhancements at over 1,300 locations. This includes upgrades to lighting, gates, automatic warning devices, and the installation of pedestrian gates.
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By: Isaiah Bradford
