East Belt Safety Improvements
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- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking grant applications from city and township governments for the Morgan Hill Grade Separations Project in California. The project focuses on environmental review and preliminary engineering for grade separations at E. Dunne and Tennant Avenue, along with a pedestrian underpass at the Morgan Hill Downtown Station. The primary objective is to support the California High Speed Rail (HSR) project by addressing critical infrastructure challenges...
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), a civilian agency within the Department of Transportation, is seeking grant applications for the FY24 Congressionally Directed City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation project. This funding opportunity focuses on improving the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail infrastructure. The grant aims to support transportation enhancement projects that address critical infrastructure needs through strategic...
- The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking a cooperative agreement with Amtrak to distribute $3,130,357,036.58 in fiscal year 2026 supplemental funds under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding is specifically targeted for national network improvements, including replacement of single-level passenger rolling stock, addressing backlogged capital work, and bringing Amtrak-served stations into full Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. To be considered, Amtrak must...
The proposal includes design and construction of safety improvements at 11 grade crossings along the East Belt Subdivision in Houston, Texas. Safety improviements will include the installation of median channelization devices at 7 high voulum crossings. Median channelization will either be 6" concrete curb or Qwick Kurb and will include new traffic signs and restriping of the intersection. Guardrails will be installed to close the 4 remaining low volume crossings. All construction will be within City of Houston roadway right-of-way. The purpose of the project is to reduce the potential for auto/pedestrian-train conflicts at 11 of 29 crossings in the project area and enable development of a Quiet Zone through the residential area to provide some relief from consistent train noise. The East Belt Subdivision is a 15 mile long double track mainline running through densely populated neighborhoods in central Houston, averaging 80-90 trains per day. There are 29 at-grade crossings along the East Belt Subdivision which are safety hazards for pedestrians and vehicles. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations require that trains sound the horn as each crossing is approached resulting in consistent negative noise impacts.