Crossing Closure Program
The Crossing Closure Program from the Indiana Department of Transportation incentivizes local agencies to permanently close highway-rail crossings to enhance public safety.
Funder: Indiana Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: One-time incentive payment per approved highway-rail crossing closure; exact amount not specified.
Summary: Provides local public agencies in Indiana with a financial incentive to permanently close highway-rail crossings to improve public safety.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the Grant Rail Project system through ITAP.
Description
The Crossing Closure Program is a specialized initiative of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Rail Programs Office. Its primary goal is to promote public safety by reducing the number of at-grade highway-rail crossings in Indiana. Through this program, local public agencies (LPAs) are offered a one-time financial incentive to permanently close eligible highway-rail crossings. The program is part of INDOT’s broader Railroad Grade Crossing Fund and operates as an incentive-driven grant, encouraging LPAs to participate in transportation safety improvements.
