The inaugural Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) grant program was designed to eliminate or improve roadway and railroad at-grade crossings, with the goal of making roads/rails safer while improving commute times for citizens. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation website, “this program provides funding for highway-rail or pathway-rail grade crossing improvement projects that focus on improving the safety and mobility of people and goods.” The grant program helps fund projects that involve: repairing grade separations, relocating tracks, upgrading or improving protective devices, signals, or signs, maintaining at-grade crossings, and more. With safety as the top priority for the DOT, repairing and maintaining high-impact areas is critical so the potential for collisions or blockages can be prevented. Applications for funding are due no later than 11:59 p.m. EST, September 23, 2024. Visit USDOT website for more information and to apply for funding >> The GEOWEB® System stabilizes high-impact and crossing areas safely and quickly, limiting track downtime. Areas subjected to heavy stresses at bridge approaches, diamonds, turn-outs, and crossings create the highest maintenance and safety liabilities for operations. The GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System (Geocells) is effective in reducing maintenance in these high impact areas. The GEOWEB 3D Soil Confinement System has been… Read more »