The FRA's crossing team has been instrumental in promoting technologies designed to improve safety. From providing guidelines for traffic control devices at crossings, to developing the Rails With Trails report, the crossing team has worked with other governmental agencies and private-sector industries to prevent injuries and deaths.

            Safety at Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Action Plan     (pdf - with graphics)     (pdf - text only)

DOT National Crossing Inventory - "Exploring New Ways to Improve"

Toll Free (1-800) Emergency Notification System for Highway-Rail Crossings

Pilot Programs for Emergency Notification Systems at Highway-Rail
Grade Crossings - May 2006    Transmittal Letters    Report