There are approximately 4800 public railroad crossings throughout the state. Safety Enhancements: MDOT provides funding for safety enhancements, like active-warning devices, at existing public grade crossings. 7 Simple Steps for Safely Navigating Railroad Crossings. Stop, look both ways, and listen. Remember that trains always have the right of way. Make sure you have room to get across. Once you enter the crossing, keep moving. Stop 15’ away from flashing red lights, lowered gates, a signaling flagman or a stop sign. Rail Safety; Grade Crossing Map. Office Locations Leland Building 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701 Michael A. Bilandic Building 160 North. (1) A streetcar crossing, or railroad tracks used exclusively for industrial switching purposes, within a business district, as defined in § 390.5 of this chapter. (2) A railroad grade crossing when a police officer or crossing flagman directs traffic to proceed.
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COVID-19 Agency News
With the Governor’s disaster declaration and Executive Order related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and his direction to state agencies to provide flexible work and telework policies to employees, the RRC will maintain limited skeleton crews at the William B. Travis building (WBT) and district/regional offices, with other employees telecommuting. This is in effect Tuesday, March 17 until further notice.
Important Note for In-person Filings
In an effort to ensure the safety of the public and Railroad Commission staff during the COVID-19 concerns, the RRC is not accepting in-person filings at this time. You may submit filings via U.S. Postal Service, FedEx or United Parcel Service.
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