
Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.
Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.
The CRISI grant program also directs investment to rural America, with at least 25% of available funds reserved for projects in rural communities.
The grant will partially fund the Burbank Corridor Speed and Safety Improvements Project, which will enhance service on Metrolink’s Ventura County and Antelope Valley lines.
The FY19 NOFO will fund projects that increase rail transportation safety, efficiency, and reliability.
The grants, awarded under the CRISI program and the Special Transportation Circumstances Program, will fund 45 projects in 29 states.