Railroad Crossing Elimination Act

The Railroad Crossing Elimination Act would establish a federal grant program to fund projects that remove or improve intersections where roads and railroad tracks meet. These funds would be available to state, local, and tribal governments to build bridges or underpasses, relocate tracks, or close dangerous crossings entirely.

For everyday citizens, this legislation aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety by eliminating the need for vehicles to wait for passing trains. By reducing the risk of collisions and clearing blocked crossings, the bill seeks to ensure that emergency vehicles can move more quickly and that local communities experience fewer delays and less noise from train horns.