The project will identify feasible alternatives for closing all three at-grade crossings

The City of Arnold received a $950,000 Project Grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program (CFDA 20.327), awarded April 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for January 31, 2027. The grant funds a planning and analysis project focused on identifying feasible alternatives for closing three at-grade railroad crossings in Arnold, Missouri. Deliverables include the development of a comprehensive Project Management Plan (PMP) that details implementation strategies, monitoring protocols, and cost and schedule controls to ensure efficient project delivery.

The recipient will conduct technical analysis, perform stakeholder outreach activities, and prepare a complete Project Planning Package to support decision-making regarding crossing closure alternatives. This planning phase represents an initial step within the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program's framework, which aims to improve safety and mobility at highway-rail grade crossings and provide community benefits. The grant is structured as reimbursement-based funding, with disbursements occurring as project milestones are achieved through the established grant agreement between the City of Arnold and the FRA.

The recipient will prepare a project management plan (PMP), that describes how the project will be implemented and monitored to ensure effective, efficient, and safe delivery of the project on time and within budget. The recipient will conduct technical analysis, stakeholder outreach, and other project planning activities, and prepare a project planning package.