Improving Safety for Pedestrians at Train Tracks
Short-Term Improvements – Funding 100% from MDOT Section 130 funds, Entering Design Phase with expected completion of this phase in Nov. 2023
- Signal indicating blockage
- Signage to improve crossing
- Pavement markings for pedestrian traffic from canal and improved truck circulation through MARC parking
- Improvements to MARC Parking Lot
Long-Term Improvements
- Grade Separated Crossing
Analysis of Suggested Alternative – To be completed soon by SHA consultants
30% Design Phase – Funding 100% by Federal FHA funds, To be completed around Nov. 2023
100% Design Phase – Funding covered 100%, To be completed by May 2024
Construction Phase – Funding will be 80% Federal, 20% Local, To possibly begin Summer/Fall 2024 and last +/- 18 months