Railroad Grade Crossing Fund (RRGCF)

The “Other Safety Improvement” (OSI) program is a component of the RRGCF and allows for additional flexibility in the types of projects that can be applied for to enhance safety at public rail-highway intersections in accordance with the Indiana MUTCD. 

Projects eligible for funding through the RRGCF – OSI consist of railroad crossing safety improvement projects at active and passively warned crossings including but not limited to:

• Local Public Agencies:
• Median barriers at gated crossings
• Pavement markings on asphalt roads (includes stop bars)
• Signage (advance warning, number of tracks)
• Stop signs are eligible, provided their installation follows guidelines outlined in the federal MUTCD
• Other safety improvements (50% match) measures may include support for locally sponsored efforts to install lights, gates, or installation of gates at crossings that currently have lights
• Illumination – cost includes installation only, not continued maintenance/utility costs
• Railroads and Port Authorities:
• LED – upgrade existing incandescent bulbs to LED. The cost of the light fixture, casing, and installation are eligible for reimbursement
• Signage – cross-buck assembly (includes retro-reflective tape and post); the number of track signs.  Note: ENS Signs are not an eligible signage project
• Sight Obstruction Removal – in accordance with Indiana Code 8-6-7.6. Costs associated with equipment usage, rental, contractor labor, and material may be reimbursable. This project will require a 50% match by the applicant. Photos of the proposed area must be included as part of the application
• Crossing surface maintenance – Funding is limited to two crossings per fiscal year and will require a 50% contribution by the applicant. Note: Internal railroad labor can only go toward the railroad's proportional share of the total project cost of any project.