Search Results for keywords:"public highway-rail grade crossings"

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  • 2021-00155 — Adjustment of Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1573
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced an update to the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT), which is related to the use of locomotive horns at public highway-rail grade crossings. This action helps communities establish quiet zones by providing a standard to assess risks when train horns are not routinely sounded. The NSRT has been increased from 13,811 to 15,488 based on recent collision data. This adjustment aims to ensure safety while allowing communities to manage noise levels effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Railroad Administration says that when trains come to certain crossings where no train horn is sounded ("quiet zones"), there is a new number that helps measure how safe it is. This number, which is a little higher now, helps keep everyone safe while keeping the noise down.

  • 2024-31055 — Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106730
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) has requested an extension from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver on using locomotive horns at specific public highway-rail grade crossings. Currently, TriMet is allowed to use quieter locomotive bells instead of horns at three crossings on the Lombard segment of the Westside Express Service in Beaverton, Oregon. This request is based on their claim that there have been no safety issues since the waiver has been in place. The public is encouraged to submit their comments or concerns about this petition by February 28, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    TriMet in Oregon wants to keep using quieter bells instead of loud horns on their trains at some crossings because it hasn't caused any safety problems. People can tell the government what they think about this idea by February 28, 2025.