What will the City of Madison be responsible for regarding grade crossing warning devices and the closure of streets?
All grade crossing warning devices (e.g., flashing lights, gates, etc.) will be paid for with federal and state funds by the project. A list of recommended street closures has been developed by the consultant. Final approval of this list by the City of Madison will be sought. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will only recommend street closures where the City has offered its approval. The list of recommended closures will then be presented to the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads (OCR) for consideration; only the OCR has the authority to close a railroad crossing.
