Introduction

In the interest of public safety, TxDOT, local entities
and the railroad companies strive to consolidate or close at-grade crossings. When consolidation or closure is not an option, they strive to deploy
other operational or safety improvements to improve
safety at railroad at-grade crossings.

When proposing crossing closures within a community, the corridor of crossings over the same rail line should be considered. The corridor should be evaluated for:

Any at-grade crossings that may be closed.

Any at-grade crossings that may be improved.

Any at-grade crossings that can be grade separated.

Traffic analysis of the proposed roadway network.

Section 2: Crossing Closures and Consolidations