ARM 18.6.306. SIGNAL UPGRADE

(1) On a schedule determined by the MDT, all railroad companies will be requested to submit information to MDT concerning existing public at-grade signals which need to be upgraded including the following information: (a) age of the signal circuitry and other signal equipment and availability of parts; (b) condition of the system; and (c) proposed scope of work. (2) MDT will compile a list of circuitry upgrade projects for all railroads using the following criteria: (a) available federal funding; and (b) the recommendation of the railroad companies. (3) A diagnostic review will be made of each public railroad at-grade crossing considered for circuitry upgrade to determine a scope of work which may include: (a) improving the road geometric design; (b) upgrading the existing signal circuitry or other equipment; (c) installing new signals, gate arms, or cantilevers; (d) improving sight distance; (e) removing the signals; and (f) recommending other safety improvements deemed necessary by a diagnostic review team.