Three grade crossings located at sequoia avenue (MP436.08), katherine road (MP439.65), and tampa avenue (MP448.79) on the ventura county subdivision

The Department of Transportation California (Caltrans) received a $1,175,235 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 20, 2024. The grant will fund improvements to three grade crossings located at Sequoia Avenue, Katherine Road, and Tampa Avenue on the Ventura County Subdivision. The project will enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians by adding protective devices, wider medians, modified crossing warning systems, emergency swing gates, and right-of-way fencing. The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) was awarded a sub-grant to execute portions of the project.

Project description

Three grade crossings located at sequoia avenue (MP436.08), katherine road (MP439.65), and tampa avenue (MP448.79) on the ventura county subdivision at sequoia avenue, katherine road and tampa avenue on the ventura subdivision, metrolink will bring high-volume at-grade highway-railway crossings up to current scrra grade crossing safety standards and compliance with the ADA. The project will improve safety for drivers by adding protective devices, wider medians, and modified crossing warning systems, and improve safety for pedestrians by adding emergency swing gates and right-of-way fencing.