Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 175 - Transportation Department
Chapter 8830 - RAILROADS
GRADE CROSSINGS
Part 8830.2760 - TRAIL AND BICYCLE PATH GRADE CROSSING

Subpart 1. Application.

This part applies to trail and bicycle path grade crossings located on property owned by a road authority and located adjacent to a roadway within the roadway right-of-way.

Subp. 2. Design.

When a trail or bicycle path must cross railroad tracks, the grade crossing must be designed to enhance the safety of the trail or bicycle path user. When possible, the grade crossing must not be located on trail or bicycle path curves or track curves, and the trail or bicycle path must cross the tracks at a right angle. When it is not possible for the trail or bicycle path to cross the tracks at a right angle, the trail or bicycle path must be widened to allow the trail or bicycle path user to cross the tracks at as close to a right angle as possible.

Subp. 3. Active warning device, sign, and pavement marking.

Active warning devices, signs, and pavement markings used at grade crossings on trails and bicycle paths must comply with the MMUTCD standards for bicycle facilities. Stop signs must be installed at grade crossings on trails and bicycle paths. Pavement markings must be used in advance of grade crossings on paved bicycle paths and, to the extent practicable, on trails.

Installation, maintenance, and costs of signs and pavement markings used at grade crossings on trails and bicycle paths are the responsibilities of the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the trail or bicycle path.