Mar 25, 2026Strategic plan
Illinois Commerce Commission Crossing Safety Improvement Program 2027-2031
This Crossing Safety Improvement Program outlines a five-year plan to enhance rail safety at highway-rail crossings across Illinois. It authorizes $376 million in funding for grade crossing safety improvements and highway-rail grade separations at approximately 387 locations. Key initiatives include funding for highway bridges, pedestrian projects, warning device upgrades, and low-cost crossing improvements, with the primary goal of preventing train collisions and saving lives. The plan prioritizes projects based on safety, collision history, traffic volume, engineering, and geographical location, and emphasizes "The Three E's" of railroad safety: Education, Enforcement, and Engineering.