Illinois Commerce Commission Approves Stipulated Agreement to Improve Safety at BNSF Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

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The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued a regulatory document approving a stipulated agreement between BNSF Railway Company, Mulberry Grove Township Road District, LaGrange Township Road District, and the State of Illinois Department of Transportation to improve public safety at three highway-rail grade crossings in Bond County, Illinois. The agreement requires the installation of new automatic warning devices and temporary STOP signs at the Doe Run Road, Ayers Road, and Ski Club Road crossings. The total estimated cost of the signal design and installation is $922,441, with the Grade Crossing Protection Fund covering 95% of the costs, not exceeding $876,314.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a stipulated agreement to improve safety at three highway-rail grade crossings in Bond County, Illinois.
  • The agreement requires BNSF Railway Company to install new automatic warning devices and temporary STOP signs at the Doe Run Road, Ayers Road, and Ski Club Road crossings.
  • The total estimated cost of the signal design and installation is $922,441, with the Grade Crossing Protection Fund covering 95% of the costs, not exceeding $876,314.
  • The project involves the installation of new crossing warning devices, with BNSF Railway Company paying 5% of the cost to design and install the signals.
  • The agreement requires all required work to be completed within 18 months from the Order date.
  • The project was brought to the attention of the Rail Safety Section via an application for assistance from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund.

Statistics:

  • Estimated total cost of the signal design and installation: $922,441.
  • Percentage of costs covered by the Grade Crossing Protection Fund: 95%.
  • Maximum amount of funding available from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund: $876,314.
  • Percentage of costs that BNSF Railway Company will cover: 5%.
  • Time period for completion of the project: 18 months from the Order date.

Sources:

  • Illinois Commerce Commission, Docket Number: T23-0041 ROM Date: 05/18/2023