The city of alabaster, AL. Plans to deploy the trainfo alerting system throughout our network of train crossings to provide direct and immediate communications about intersections being blocked or…

The City of Alabaster, Alabama received a $269,952 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) awarded on August 11, 2025, with a completion date of August 11, 2027. The grant funds the deployment of the TrainInfo Alerting System across Alabaster's network of train crossings to provide real-time communications regarding blocked or delayed intersections. The system will utilize both mobile application-based alerts and traditional message boards to enable travelers to plan alternative routes and mitigate traffic disruptions caused by rail crossing delays.

The SS4A program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supports regional, local, and tribal initiatives designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through comprehensive safety planning and infrastructure improvements. This award demonstrates Alabaster's commitment to enhancing transportation safety and mobility by addressing a specific challenge at the intersection of rail and vehicular traffic networks through a targeted alerting infrastructure solution.

The city of alabaster, AL. Plans to deploy the trainfo alerting system throughout our network of train crossings to provide direct and immediate communications about intersections being blocked or delayed. We plan to use both APP-based alerts and traditional message boards to help travelers plan their routes around these delays.