What are the proposed safety treatments for the public streets at rail crossings?
A variety of safety treatments are being proposed at public rail crossings. Which technique or combination of techniques will be employed at any particular crossing will be determined by the individual circumstances of the crossing. Some two-lane crossings with very little vehicular or pedestrian traffic may have a single gate arm in each driving lane. A crossing with more activity might have a single extended gate arm or a median barrier to prevent cars from driving around the gate arm to cross the tracks. Still other crossings might have quad gates installed with four gate arms installedtwo on each side of the tracksto effectively seal off the crossing. In the case of higher speed crossings at major highways, a vehicle arresting barrier gate might be considered. The consultant report also identifies a number of crossings as suitable for closure. These crossings are being discussed with the City of Madison and we expect these crossings will be considered in the City Councils recommend
