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The Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration awarded the Maryland Department of Transportation one million dollars on December 1, 2025, under the Project Grant assistance type to develop data-driven approaches for reducing injuries and fatalities associated with trespassing on railroad property in Maryland.

The recipient will conduct technical analysis, stakeholder outreach, and feasibility studies to assess trespassing on active railroad rights-of-way. Deliverables include a project management plan, project planning package, and final performance report. The work serves to improve safety and mobility for people using transit within Maryland.

Period of performance runs through July 31, 2028, with all work performed in Maryland.

Purpose

The project will develop a program of data-driven approaches of varying cost and complexity as a ?toolbox? For reducing injuries and fatalities associated with trespassing on railroad property and providing a safe transportation network in maryland. 2.

Activities

The goal of the project is to conduct a technical analysis, stakeholder outreach, feasibility study, and other project planning activities, to assess trespassing on active railroad rights-of-way. 3.deliverables/expected outcomes: project management plan, project planning package, and final performance report 4.intended beneficiary: the project is intended to benefit and significantly improve the safety and mobility of people using transit within maryland. 5.