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WilkeJ: /* 643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D) */

2025-11-26T15:19:08Z

643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D)

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	Refer to [[:Category:913 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings (MUTCD Part 8)\|EPG 913]].		Refer to [[:Category:913 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings (MUTCD Part 8)\|EPG 913]].

	~~==643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D)==~~

	~~===643.4.8.1 Purpose (MUTCD 8D.01)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.2 Use of Standard Devices, Systems and Practices (MUTCD 8D.02)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.3 Pathway Grade Crossing Signs and Markings (MUTCD 8D.03)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.4 Stop Lines, Edge Lines and Detectable Warnings (MUTCD 8D.04)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.5 Passive Devices for Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D.05)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.8.6 Active Traffic Control Systems for Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D.06)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~[[image:643.4.7.7.jpg\|center\|775px]]~~

	~~[[category:643 Utility Procedures\|643.04]]~~

WilkeJ: /* 643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C) */

2025-11-26T15:18:21Z

643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C)

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	Refer to [[:Category:913 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings (MUTCD Part 8)\|EPG 913]].		Refer to [[:Category:913 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings (MUTCD Part 8)\|EPG 913]].

	~~==643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C)==~~

	~~===643.4.7.1 Introduction (MUTCD Section 8C.01)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Active traffic control systems inform road users of the approach or presence of rail traffic at grade crossings.~~

	The design, installation and maintenance of these devices are normally the responsibility of the corresponding railroad company with the approval of MoDOT (a function of the [http://sp/sites/mo/Pages/default.aspx Multimodal Operations Division]).

	~~'''Standard.''' Active traffic control systems at railroad crossing shall be designed and installed in accordance with the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.2 Flashing-Light Signals (MUTCD Section 8C.02) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.3 Flashing-Light Signals at Highway-LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.03) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.4 Automatic Gates (MUTCD Section 8C.04) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.5 Use of Automatic Gates at LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.05)===~~
	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.6 Four-Quadrant Gate Systems (MUTCD Section 8C.06) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.7 Wayside Horn Systems (MUTCD Section 8C.07) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.8 Rail Traffic Detection (MUTCD Section 8C.08) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.9 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.09) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Refer to [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.38.2 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.09)\|EPG 902.5.38.2]].~~

	~~===643.4.7.10 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.10) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Refer to [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.38.3 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.10)\|EPG 902.5.38.3]].~~

	~~===643.4.7.11 Use of Traffic Control Signals for Control of LRT Vehicles at Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.11) ===~~

	'''Support.''' Refer to [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.38.4 Use of Traffic Control Signals for Control of LRT Vehicles at Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.11)\|EPG 902.5.38.4]].

	~~===643.4.7.12 Grade Crossings Within or In Close Proximity to Circular Intersections (MUTCD Section 8C.12) ===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	~~===643.4.7.13 Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Crossings at LRT Grade Crossings (MUTCD Section 8C.13)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' See the MUTCD.~~

	==643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D)==		==643.4.8 Pathway Grade Crossings (MUTCD 8D)==

WilkeJ: /* 643.4.6 Signs and Markings (MUTCD Section 8B) */

2025-11-26T15:18:04Z

643.4.6 Signs and Markings (MUTCD Section 8B)

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	Refer to [[:Category:913 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings (MUTCD Part 8)\|EPG 913]].		Refer to [[:Category:913 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings (MUTCD Part 8)\|EPG 913]].

	~~==643.4.6 Signs and Markings (MUTCD Section 8B)==~~

	'''Support.''' Reference [[903.20 Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings\|EPG 903.20 for Signing for Rail and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings]] (MUTCD Sections 8B.01-8B.09 and 8B.12).

	~~===643.4.6.1 Light Rail Transit Only Lane Signs (R15-4 Series) (MUTCD Section 8B.13)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.2 Do Not Pass Light Rail Transit Signs (R15-5, R15-5a) (MUTCD Section 8B.14)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.3 No Motor Vehicles On Tracks Signs (R15-6, R15-6a) (MUTCD Section 8B.15)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.4 Divided Highway with Light Rail Transit Crossing Signs (R15-7 Series) (MUTCD Section 8B.16)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.5 LOOK Sign (R15-8) (MUTCD Section 8B.17)===~~

	'''Option.''' At grade crossings, the LOOK (R15-8) sign may be mounted as a supplemental plaque on the Crossbuck support, or on a separate post in the immediate vicinity of the grade crossing on the railroad or LRT right of way.

	~~'''Guidance.''' A LOOK sign should not be mounted as a supplemental plaque on a Crossbuck Assembly that has a YIELD or STOP sign mounted on the same support as the Crossbuck.~~

	~~===643.4.6.6 Emergency Notification Sign (I-13) (MUTCD Section 8B.18)===~~
	~~[[image:643.5.6.jpg\|center\|175px\|thumb\|<center>'''Example of I-13'''</center>]]~~

	'''Guidance.''' Emergency Notification (I-13) signs should be installed at all highway-rail grade crossings, and at all highway-LRT grade crossings on semi-exclusive alignments, to provide information to road users so that they can notify the railroad company or LRT agency about emergencies or malfunctioning traffic control devices.

	'''Standard.''' When Emergency Notification signs are used at a highway-rail grade crossing, they shall, at a minimum, include the USDOT grade crossing inventory number and the emergency contact telephone number. When Emergency Notification signs are used at a highway-LRT grade crossing, they shall, at a minimum, include a unique crossing identifier and the emergency contact telephone number. Emergency Notification Signs shall have a white legend and border on a blue background. The Emergency Notification signs shall be positioned so as to not obstruct any traffic control devices or limit the view of rail traffic approaching the grade crossing.

	~~Emergency Notification Signs (I-13) are installed by the Railroad that operates through the crossing.~~

	~~===643.4.6.7 Light Rail Transit Approaching – Activated Blank-Out Warning Sign (W10-7) (MUTCD Section 8B.19)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.8 TRAINS MAY EXCEED 80 MPH Sign (W10-8) (MUTCD Section 8B.20)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.9 NO TRAIN HORN Sign or Plaque (W10-9, W10-9P) (MUTCD Section 8B.21)===~~
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	'''Standard.''' Either a NO TRAIN HORN (W10-9) sign or a NO TRAIN HORN (W10-9P) plaque shall be installed in each direction at each highway-rail grade crossing where a quiet zone has been established in compliance with 49 CFR Part 222. If a W10-9P plaque is used, it shall supplement and be mounted directly below the Grade Crossing Advance Warning (W10 series) sign.

	~~===643.4.6.10 NO GATES OR LIGHTS Plaque (W10-13P) (MUTCD Section 8B.22)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.11 Low Ground Clearance Grade Crossing Sign (W10-5) (MUTCD Section 8B.23)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.12 Storage Space Signs (W10-11, W10-11a, W10-11b) (MUTCD Section 8B.24)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.13 Skewed Crossing Sign (W10-12) (MUTCD Section 8B.25)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~===643.4.6.14 Light Rail Transit Station Sign (I-12) (MUTCD Section 8B.26)===~~

	~~'''Support.''' Not used in Missouri.~~

	~~'''Support.''' Reference EPG 620.2 for Pavement Markings (MUTCD 8B.27 and 8B.28).~~

	==643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C)==		==643.4.7 Flashing Light Signals, Gates and Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 8C)==

WilkeJ: /* 643.4.5 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings */

2025-11-26T15:17:45Z

643.4.5 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings

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Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads */ updated per RR3969

2024-12-13T20:54:53Z

643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads: updated per RR3969

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	===643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads===		===643.4.1.6 Property Rights from Railroads===

	Acquisitions ~~for use~~ of railroad right of way is a difficult and time-consuming process. MO-RR is responsible for all acquisitions with railroads ~~unless only~~ non-operating or abandoned right of way ~~is involved, in which case the district right~~ of ~~way office~~ will ~~acquire directly from~~ the railroad. Acquisitions from ~~railroad~~ should adhere to the procedures established in [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=236.7_Negotiation#236.7.5_Railroad.2C_State_and_Federal_Acquisitions EPG 236.7.5 Railroad, State and Federal Acquisitions].		Acquisitions of railroad right of way is a difficult and time-consuming process. Central Office Right of Way (COROW) and MO-RR are responsible for all acquisitions with railroads regardless of whether they are operating, non-operating, or abandoned railroad right of way. The COROW and District Right of Way Managers will handle all acquisitions with the affected railroad entity. Acquisitions from railroads should adhere to the procedures established in [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=236.7_Negotiation#236.7.5_Railroad.2C_State_and_Federal_Acquisitions EPG 236.7.5 Railroad, State and Federal Acquisitions].

	~~The district office initiates the acquisition process~~ by ~~acquiring~~ a ~~track map from each~~ railroad ~~involved~~.		Property rights granted by a railroad may be defined and described using one or more document types. Temporary and permanent easements are used where construction and maintenance of highway facilities encroach on operating right of way and may be included in one document. A Warranty Deed (Form 4-7.1A (CCO RW3)), a Quit Claim Deed (Form 4-7.2 (CCO RW2)), or an Easement for Highway Purposes (Form 4-7.5 (CCO RW23)) is desirable where permanent rights are sought on railroad right of way. Coordination with MO-RR and Central Office Right of Way is important when determining the document form due to the fact that all railroads utilize their own Public Projects Manual for details associated with acquisitions.

	~~Property rights granted by~~ a ~~railroad may be defined~~ and ~~described using one or more document types~~. ~~Temporary and permanent easements are used where construction and maintenance~~ of ~~highway facilities encroach on operating right of way and may be included~~ in ~~one document~~. ~~A Warranty Deed (Form 4-7~~.~~1A (CCO RW3)) or a Quit Claim Deed (Form 4-7~~.~~2 (CCO RW2))~~ is ~~desirable where permanent rights are sought on non-operating~~ right of way, ~~or use~~ an ~~Easement for Highway Purposes (Form 4-7.5 (CCO RW23))~~. ~~Coordination with MO-RR~~ is ~~important when determining the document form~~ to ~~be used because different railroads have different forms that can expedite~~ the ~~process~~.		The district right of way Manager at the request of COROW will prepare the negotiation packet which contains the conveyance documents using a metes and bounds legal description. The District Right of Way staff will prepare an appraisal for each parcel in accordance with standard procedures discussed in [[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review\|EPG 236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review]]. After the appraisal is complete, the district right of way Manager will provide COROW with the appraisal, railroad’s tract map, roadway plan sheets, conveyance documents, a Written Notice of Intended Acquisition Letter and an undated Written Offer Letter that reflects the approved just compensation. It is likely that an administrative settlement will be necessary to cover the railroad’s processing fee.

	~~Following selection of the document form, the district will prepare~~ the ~~conveyance documents using a metes and bounds legal description. Right~~ of ~~Way personnel will appraise each parcel in accordance~~ with ~~standard procedures discussed in [[236.6 Appraisal~~ and ~~Appraisal Review\|EPG 236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review]]. After~~ the ~~appraisal is complete~~, ~~the district will provide~~ MO-RR with the appraisal, railroad’s tract map, roadway plan sheets, conveyance documents, a Written Notice of Intended Acquisition Letter and an undated Written Offer Letter that reflects the approved just compensation. MO-RR will ~~make a recommendation of~~ the ~~monetary consideration~~ to be ~~shown on~~ the ~~final conveyance documents since an administrative settlement is often necessary~~ to ~~cover the railroad’s processing fee~~.		In the event when highway right of way runs parallel with abutting railroad right of way and limited access rights are being acquired from the railroad, an electronic set of right of way plans must be sent as soon as available to MO-RR. MO-RR will provide the plans to the railroad to determine if access points need to be reserved for the railroad's use along with the consideration of potentially closing the public/private grade crossings. Quit claim deeds are used to acquire access rights when other easement rights are not involved.

	~~When highway right of way~~ is ~~parallel and abutting~~ railroad ~~right~~ of ~~way and limited access rights are being obtained from~~ the railroad~~, an electronic set of~~ right of way ~~plans are sent as soon as available to MO-RR. These plans will be provided~~ to the ~~railroad~~ to ~~determine if access points need to be reserved for~~ the ~~railroad's use~~ and ~~for~~ the ~~possible closing~~ of ~~public and private grade crossings. Quit claim deeds are used to acquire access rights when other easement rights are not involved~~.		The brief description for railroad easements is referenced to a land tie shown on the railroad's track map. (Example: reference the land tie, provide the distance along the section or quarter section line to the centerline of the railroad right of way, tied to the railroads equation station; refer to track map). A metes and bounds description completed by a Professional Land Surveyor describing the easement and included as Exhibit A to the conveyance document must be provided to Right of Way Manager or COROW.

	The description for railroad easements is referenced to a land tie shown on the railroad's track map. These references can be very brief. It is only necessary to reference the land tie and then provide the distance, along the section or quarter section line, to the centerline of the railroad right of way as shown on the track map. A metes and bounds description of the easement limits that are desired from the railroad is also provided. The key in this procedure is the equation stationing tying the railroad centerline to the highway centerline.		One copy of the railroad's track map, electronic copies of the roadway plan sheet with the parcels highlighted, and electronic copies of the property document form are submitted by District Right of Way Manager to COROW negotiations with the railroad entity.

	One copy of the railroad's track map, electronic copies of the roadway plan sheet with the parcels highlighted, and electronic copies of the property document form are submitted to ~~MO-RR for handling~~ with the railroad.

	===643.4.1.7 Railroad Operating Right of Way===		===643.4.1.7 Railroad Operating Right of Way===

Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings */ updated per email

2024-09-06T19:52:37Z

643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings: updated per email

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	===643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings===		===643.4.1.5 Grade Separation Structures / Closing of Existing Crossings===

	The ~~[[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts#747.1.3.2.4 Additional Information for Railroad Crossings\|~~design of railroad-highway grade separations]] is coordinated with ~~[https://modotgov.sharepoint.com/sites/br~~ Bridge] and district Design. [[~~748.7~~ Bridge ~~Deck~~ and ~~Bridge End Drainage#748.7.4 Bridges on a Minor or Low Volume Route\|EPG 748.7.4 Bridges on a Minor or Low Volume Route~~]] provides information for creating a grade separation report.		The design of railroad-highway grade separations is coordinated with Bridge and district Design. [[:Category:747_Bridge_Reports_and_Layouts\|EPG 747 Bridge Reports and Layouts]] provides information for creating a grade separation report.

	A minimum lateral clearance and vertical clearance from the railroad track to the structure is required. (For additional information see [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:760_General_Construction_Inspection_for_Structures#760.4.4_Railroad_Vertical_and_Horizontal_Clearances EPG 760.4.4 Railroads Vertical and Horizontal Clearances].) The right angle section must extend entirely across the railroad's right of way.		A minimum lateral clearance and vertical clearance from the railroad track to the structure is required. (For additional information see [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:760_General_Construction_Inspection_for_Structures#760.4.4_Railroad_Vertical_and_Horizontal_Clearances EPG 760.4.4 Railroads Vertical and Horizontal Clearances].) The right angle section must extend entirely across the railroad's right of way.

Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands */ updated per RR3824

2024-01-24T17:48:32Z

643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands: updated per RR3824

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	===643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands===		===643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands===
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	\|-		'''<u><center>Quiet Zone</center></u>'''
	\|<center>~~'''~~ Quiet Zone ~~'''~~</center>		* Quiet zones are federally-designated areas at least a half mile in length of railroad tracks in which the locomotive engineer is allowed to not blow the train's horn at public crossings. Development of quiet zones falls to the community requesting the quiet zone, (usually a city) the state agency that regulates crossing safety devices (in Missouri, MoDOT) and the railroad involved.
	\|-		'''<u><center>Requirements</center></u>'''
	\|Quiet zones are federally-designated areas at least a half mile in length of railroad tracks in which the locomotive engineer is allowed to not blow the train's horn at public crossings. Development of quiet zones falls to the community requesting the quiet zone, (usually a city) the state agency that regulates crossing safety devices (in Missouri, MoDOT) and the railroad involved.		*The creation of a new quiet zone requires, at a minimum, that each grade crossing be equipped with medians on both sides of the crossing, flashing lights and gates and "constant warning time" circuitry. Additional safety measures may be required to compensate for the absence of the horn as a warning device in some cases.
	\|-		'''<u><center>Hours</center></u>'''
	\|'''Requirements '''		*New quiet zones can be in effect 24 hours a day, or only between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
	\|-		'''<u><center>Emergencies</center></u>'''
	\|The creation of a new quiet zone requires, at a minimum, that each grade crossing be equipped with medians on both sides of the crossing, flashing lights and gates and "constant warning time" circuitry. Additional safety measures may be required to compensate for the absence of the horn as a warning device in some cases.		*Train engineers are still permitted to blow horns in quiet zones in emergency situations where safety devices are not working, or to warn railroad or other workers on or near tracks.
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	\|'''Hours'''
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	\|New quiet zones can be in effect 24 hours a day, or only between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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	\|'''Emergencies'''
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	\|Train engineers are still permitted to blow horns in quiet zones in emergency situations where safety devices are not working, or to warn railroad or other workers on or near tracks.
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	[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 MPH or greater, delineators or delineator curb system may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]		[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 MPH or greater, delineators or delineator curb system may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]

Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands */ updated per email

2023-11-27T17:23:05Z

643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands: updated per email

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	Collisions at railroad crossings equipped with automated warning signals and gates can occur if the vehicle operator drives around the gates while in the lowered position. To help mitigate this, a non-mountable divisional island can be constructed in the roadway approaches to the crossing to discourage motorists from driving around the gates. Typically, the island must be at least 100 ft. long to be effective. (The island is also typically required for the establishment of a "Quiet Zone", see box to the right). However, in some cases, where access would be severely affected, an island of at least 60 ft. can be considered. A [[media:643.4.1.14.pdf\|detailed drawing]] is available for use. This divisional island is only used on roadway approaches where the posted speed limit is 40 mph or less. If a non-mountable curb is used, lighting of the ends is required.		[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 MPH or greater, delineators or delineator curb system may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]
	[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 ~~mph~~ or greater, delineators may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]
	For roadway approaches where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or greater, delineators may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates. Delineators may also be considered at locations with posted speed limits of 45 mph or less if deemed more feasible than the non-mountable median island described above.

	Maintenance staff should be ~~consulted~~ prior to the ~~installation~~ of ~~either~~ option.
			Collisions at railroad crossings equipped with automated warning signals and gates can occur if the vehicle operator drives around the gates while in the lowered position. To help mitigate this, in areas with a Posted Speed Limit of 40 MPH or less, a median island with barrier type (non-mountable) curbs is constructed on the roadway approaches. Typically, the island must be at least 100 ft. long to be effective. (The island is also typically required for the establishment of a "Quiet Zone", see box to the right). In some cases, where access would be severely affected, an island of at least 60 ft. can be considered. A detailed drawing is available for use. If a barrier type (non-mountable) curb on a divisional median island is used, lighting of the island ends is required.

			For roadway approaches where the posted speed limit is 45 MPH or greater, delineators or delineator curb system may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates. Delineators or delineator curb system may also be considered at locations with posted speed limits of 40 MPH or less if deemed more feasible than the median island with barrier type (non-mountable) curbs described above.

			Maintenance staff should be involved in the development of Quiet Zone details prior to the selection, design and construction of any island or delineation option at the crossing.
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	===643.4.1.15 Final Plans===		===643.4.1.15 Final Plans===

Legged1: /* 643.4.4.3 Roadway Taper at Railroad Crossings */ typo

2023-03-14T21:16:38Z

643.4.4.3 Roadway Taper at Railroad Crossings: typo

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	===643.4.4.3 Roadway Taper at Railroad Crossings===		===643.4.4.3 Roadway Taper at Railroad Crossings===
	A rough riding railroad crossing is sometimes caused by the buildup of the asphalt approach pavement to the crossing. On overlay projects, depth transitions should be constructed approaching the railroad crossing to meet the elevation of the tracks. Modified coldmilling should be used to create a taper of 1” to 100’ (1:~~200~~) and the overlay placed at the intended thickness. As some flexibility exists, the district will need to review the route and any exceptions to determine the appropriate adjustments for each location within the project.		A rough riding railroad crossing is sometimes caused by the buildup of the asphalt approach pavement to the crossing. On overlay projects, depth transitions should be constructed approaching the railroad crossing to meet the elevation of the tracks. Modified coldmilling should be used to create a taper of 1” to 100’ (1:1200) and the overlay placed at the intended thickness. As some flexibility exists, the district will need to review the route and any exceptions to determine the appropriate adjustments for each location within the project.

	==643.4.5 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings==		==643.4.5 Traffic Control for Railroad and Light Rail Transit Grade Crossings==

Hoskir: /* 643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands */ updated per RR 3649

2023-03-07T22:02:03Z

643.4.1.14 Railroad Crossing Median Islands: updated per RR 3649

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	Collisions at railroad crossings equipped with automated warning signals and gates can occur if the vehicle operator drives around the gates while in the lowered position. To help mitigate this, a non-mountable ~~median~~ island can be constructed in the roadway approaches to the crossing to discourage motorists from driving around the gates. Typically, the island must be at least 100 ft. long to be effective. (The island is also typically required for the establishment of a "Quiet Zone", see box to the right). However, in some cases, where access would be severely affected, an island of at least 60 ft. can be considered. A [[media:643.4.1.14.pdf\|detailed drawing]] is available for use. This ~~median~~ island is only ~~to be~~ used on roadway approaches where the posted speed limit is 40 mph or less. If a non-mountable ~~island~~ is used, lighting of the ends is required.		Collisions at railroad crossings equipped with automated warning signals and gates can occur if the vehicle operator drives around the gates while in the lowered position. To help mitigate this, a non-mountable divisional island can be constructed in the roadway approaches to the crossing to discourage motorists from driving around the gates. Typically, the island must be at least 100 ft. long to be effective. (The island is also typically required for the establishment of a "Quiet Zone", see box to the right). However, in some cases, where access would be severely affected, an island of at least 60 ft. can be considered. A [[media:643.4.1.14.pdf\|detailed drawing]] is available for use. This divisional island is only used on roadway approaches where the posted speed limit is 40 mph or less. If a non-mountable curb is used, lighting of the ends is required.
	[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 mph or greater, delineators may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]		[[image:643.4.1.14.jpg\|left\|400px\|thumb\|'''<center>For roadway approaches with posted speed limits that are 45 mph or greater, delineators may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates.</center>''']]
	For roadway approaches where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or greater, delineators may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates. Delineators may also be considered at locations with posted speed limits of 45 mph or less if deemed more feasible than the non-mountable median island described above.		For roadway approaches where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or greater, delineators may be considered to discourage motorists from driving around the gates. Delineators may also be considered at locations with posted speed limits of 45 mph or less if deemed more feasible than the non-mountable median island described above.