INF ISSUES: Can these funds be used for improvements to railroad crossings?
A. There is nothing in the federal legislation that prohibits the use of SRTS funds for these types of improvements. However, unless it is absolutely necessary, keeping pedestrian traffic from crossing RR tracks is typically a safer alternative. We suggest considering the use of alternate funding using Railroads funds instead of SRTS funding for this type of project. We would also suggest considering applying for non-infrastructure funding for enforcement and education projects.
