Right Track Act
- Last Action
- 3/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2021-03-24Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-24 (00)
Right Track Act
This bill directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to jointly (1) provide recommendations for reducing the number of collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile; and (2) conduct a public outreach and educational initiative, in cooperation with Operation Lifesaver, to reduce collisions at public highway-rail grade crossings in such counties that includes multimedia resources.
The FRA and the FHWA must use the recommendations to provide technical assistance to states seeking to make rail safety infrastructure improvements.
Additionally, the Department of Transportation must use amounts set aside under the consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements grant program to improve grade crossing safety in counties with 10 or fewer residents per square mile.
Cosponsors (1)
- Deb Fischer (R-NE)
Subjects
- Accidents
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Railroads
- Roads and highways
- Rural conditions and development
- Transportation programs funding
- Transportation safety and security
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