S. 1465

Referred to Committee

Railroad Crossing Elimination Act

Introduced 4/29/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

4/29/2021 • Senate

Summary

Railroad Crossing Elimination Act

This bill establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of Transportation (DOT) for projects to improve highway-rail grade crossings. In carrying out the program, DOT must cooperate with the Federal Railroad Administration.

Specifically, DOT must award the grants to state, tribal, or local governments, public port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, or a consortia of such entities. Grant recipients may use funds for planning and implementation of projects involving grade separation or closure, track relocation, or other means to improve the mobility of people and goods at highway-rail grade crossings.

Introduced in Senate • 4/29/2021

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Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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