Washington state approves funds for crossing enhancements

Written by jrood

Washington state regulators approved funds to improve the safety at railroad crossings in Clark County.

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved $19,600 from the Grade Crossing Protective Fund for Clark County to upgrade active warning devices at 10 railroad-highway crossings.

The county will replace incandescent lights with energy-efficient, long-lasting LED-type flashing lights. These upgrades will improve the visibility and safety at each crossing.

The crossings are on a rail line owned by Clark County. Portland-Vancouver Junction Railroad and Chelatchie Prairie Railroad operate on the line.

The upgrades must be completed by Aug. 1, 2012. State GCPF funding is limited to $19,684 for the project. Clark County will supply all labor and equipment to install the LED lights.

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