Application to the FRA

If any ASMs are included on the NOI, the local government will submit an application to the FRA for approval of the proposed Quiet Zone.
The following parties are provided a copy of the application to the FRA by the local government:
  • Railroad companies operating on crossings within Quiet Zone.
  • TxDOT (acting as state
    government or city
     responsible for grade crossing and road safety).
  • Any private landowners with private crossings within Quiet Zone.
  • Any other government agencies
    or cities
     with jurisdiction over public crossings within the Quiet Zone.
The application must include:
  • Inventory forms for all crossings prior to any Quiet Zone upgrades. Any changes to reported inventory information must be transmitted to
    RRD
    .
  • Explanation of safety improvements local government will implement to qualify for the proposed Quiet Zone.
  • Copy of recommendations of diagnostic team and list diagnostic inspection
    attendees
    .
  • Copy of comments from TxDOT and all operating railroad companies in response to the NOI and response to these comments.
  • Commitment to implement proposed safety improvements.
  • Data analysis showing proposed improvements will reduce QZRI below NSRT or RIWH.
  • 5 year projected vehicular and rail traffic counts for any new crossings located within proposed Quiet Zone.