The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a petition from the Salt Lake City Department of Public Services and the City of North Salt Lake, asking for a temporary waiver from certain safety regulations about railroad crossings. They want a two-year waiver to install new safety devices at two crossings in the Woods Cross Quiet Zone, as these crossings have had no accidents since 1979. Interested parties can send their comments online, which the FRA will consider before making a final decision. Comments should be submitted by March 17, 2025, although later ones might still be reviewed if feasible.
Simple Explanation
The cities want special permission to try out new train crossing safety gear for two years, and people can say what they think about it online.