State Funded Highway/Railroad Crossing
Forecasted
Kansas Department of Transportation's State Funded Highway/Railroad Crossing program funds safety upgrades at public crossings ineligible for federal aid across Kansas.
Funder: Kansas Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Ongoing (annual allocation; contact KDOT for current cycle details)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total allocated annually; projects funded at 80% state / 20% railroad match
Summary: Supports safety upgrades at Kansas public highway/railroad crossings ineligible for federal aid, focusing on statewide crossing safety improvements.
Description
This program, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), provides state funding to enhance safety at public highway/railroad at-grade crossings across Kansas that do not qualify for federal aid. The initiative aims to address critical safety needs by supporting projects that might otherwise be overlooked due to federal funding restrictions. Improvements may include installation of warning devices, elimination of hazards, or other safety-related upgrades at eligible crossings.
