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T Gates with traffic channelization arrangements (i.e., non-mountable curb or <br />mountable curb with delineators) at least 100 feet in length on each side the <br />crossing (60 ft. where there is an intersecting roadway); <br />T One-way Street with gate across the roadway. <br /> <br />$ Alternative safety measures may be applied such that the combination of measures at one <br />or more highway-rail grade crossings reduces the average risk by the required amount <br />across the quiet zone (so-called “corridor approach”). <br /> <br /> T Any modified supplementary safety measure (e.g., barrier gate and <br />median; shorter channelization); or <br />T Education and/or enforcement programs (including photo enforcement) <br />with verification of effectiveness; or <br />T Engineering improvements, other than modified SSMs; or <br /> T Combination of the above. <br /> <br />• The rule provides that pre-existing SSMs and pre-existing modified SSMs will be <br />counted towards risk reduction. <br /> <br />6. Recognition of the automated wayside horn: <br /> <br />$ The rule authorizes use of the automated wayside horn at any highway-rail grade crossing <br />with flashing lights and gates (inside or outside a quiet zone) as a one-to-one substitute <br />for the train horn. <br /> <br />$ Certain technical requirements apply, consistent with the successful demonstrations of <br />this technology. <br /> <br />$ The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued an interim approval for the use <br />of wayside horns as traffic control devices. Communities interested in employing this <br />option should contact FHWA to ensure that they comply with the provisions of the <br />interim approval. <br /> <br />7. Special circumstances: <br /> <br />$ A community or railroad that views the provisions of the rule inapplicable to local <br />circumstances may request a waiver from the rule from FRA. <br /> <br />$ A railroad or community seeking a waiver must first consult with the other party and seek <br />agreement on the form of relief. If agreement cannot be achieved the party may still <br />request the relief by a waiver, provided the FRA Associate Administrator determines that <br />a joint waiver petition would not be likely to contribute significantly to public safety. <br /> <br /> <br />Disclaimer: This is a summary of the Final Rule for initial briefing purposes only. Entities subject to the rule <br />should refer to the rule text as published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2005. <br />The "Train Horn" Final Rule Summary <br />Quiet Zone Evaluation <br />New Brighton, Minnesota <br />B7 Spack Consulting