en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 24, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced in Washington that the U.S. Department of Transportation will provide over $1.1 billion in funding to improve railway crossing safety infrastructure nationwide.

Duffy stated: "The safety of American families who use our transportation infrastructure is my top priority. This administration has been committed to enhancing the safety of our transportation network, including the vital railway network that keeps the economy moving. Our investments strengthen infrastructure resilience and protect the workers and travelers who use America's roads." Federal Railroad Administration Administrator David Fink subsequently noted: "Under Secretary Duffy's safety-first agenda, protecting Americans from railway crossing collisions is of paramount importance. From installing automated equipment to eliminating unsafe crossings, we are dedicated to providing Americans with a safer railway system."

This funding comes from the Federal Railroad Administration's Railway Crossing Elimination Grant Program, which primarily supports railway crossing projects that improve the safety and mobility of people and goods. These projects include constructing grade separations, upgrading safety technology equipment, relocating tracks to close at-grade crossings, and conducting community-oriented railway crossing safety education. Data shows that over 2,000 incidents occur annually at railway crossings across the United States, resulting in approximately 300 deaths.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that state, local, and other government agencies are eligible to apply for this funding, with the application deadline set for June 8. The revised criteria for grant programs under Secretary Duffy's leadership will prioritize ensuring safety, enhancing emergency service accessibility, and improving the mobility of people and goods.

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