Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Transportation
Title R930 - Preconstruction
Rule R930-5 - Establishment and Regulation of At-Grade Railroad Crossings
Section R930-5-1 - Purpose and Authority
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The Utah Department of Transportation (the "Department") oversees all Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings ("Crossings") in the state of Utah. Railroads have jurisdiction over and are responsible for the safety of private crossings. The Department's goals are to improve the safety for all users of a Crossing and provide for the efficient operation of trains and vehicles and pedestrians access through those Crossings. As part of this effort, the Department promotes the elimination of Crossings and at regular intervals, the Department:
(2) This rule describes procedures for evaluating and selecting a Crossing for improvement as well as for evaluating and selecting the type of improvements at a Crossing. Such improvements include, but are not limited to:
(3) This Rule outlines the responsibilities of the various parties with respect to the design, maintenance and funding for Crossing improvements.
(4) This Rule is authorized by Section 54-4-15 "Establishment and Regulation of Grade Crossings," Section 54-4-14, Section 72-1-201, Section 41-6a-1205 and Title 63G, Chapter 3 "Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act."