1. (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:

   1. (a) age of the signal circuitry and other signal equipment and availability of parts;
   2. (b) condition of the system; and
   3. (c) proposed scope of work.

2. (2) MDT will compile a list of circuitry upgrade projects for all railroads using the following criteria:

   1. (a) available federal funding; and
   2. (b) the recommendation of the railroad companies.

3. (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:

   1. (a) improving the road geometric design;
   2. (b) upgrading the existing signal circuitry or other equipment;
   3. (c) installing new signals, gate arms, or cantilevers;
   4. (d) improving sight distance;
   5. (e) removing the signals; and
   6. (f) recommending other safety improvements deemed necessary by a diagnostic review team.

Authorizing statute(s): 60-2-121 and 2-3-103, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 60-2-121 and 60-2-201, MCA

History: NEW, 1997 MAR p. 642, Eff. 4/8/97.