Highway Safety Improvement Program – Highway Grade Crossing
Forecasted
The Kansas Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvement Program – Highway Grade Crossing funds advanced safety measures at public highway-railway intersections to reduce collision risks.
Funder: Kansas Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Federal aid covers up to 100% of project costs; typical awards support installation of protective devices and hazard mitigation at public crossings.
Summary: Supports safety improvements at public highway-railway crossings in Kansas to reduce hazards and prevent accidents.
Description
The Highway Safety Improvement Program – Highway Grade Crossing, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), is a federal aid initiative focused on enhancing safety at public highway-railway intersections across Kansas. The program provides funding for the installation of advanced protective devices and the mitigation of hazards at public road crossings where highways intersect with railways. Typical improvements include flashing lights with gates, constant warning time detection circuitry, and other proven safety measures to reduce the risk of collisions and improve overall traffic safety at these critical points.
