Texas Rail Grade Separation Projects Obtain New Funding
Written by David C. Lester, Editor-in-Chief
Photo courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Grade crossing separation projects received a funding boost this week with the addition of $160 million in state dollars.
The Journal of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reported this week that the Texas Transportation Commission has provided $160.4 million in funding for rail grade separation projects across the state. According to AASHTO, these projects “aim to improve safety, provide congestion relief, and boost economic development in communities with significant railroad activity.”
The funding is provided by the state’s Off System Rail Grade Separation State Fund Program, and will fund five projects in the cities of San Antonio, Houston, Laredo, and Amarillo in Texas.
Marc Williams, the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation said “By removing any interaction between trains and traffic on the road, we can help save lives, reduce delays, and strengthen the economic competitiveness of our communities.” Williams is also AASHTO’s vice president for 2025-2026.
Marc Williams. Photo by AASHTO.
Williams added that “We deeply appreciate the Texas Legislature for establishing and funding the Off System Grade Separation Program. Their leadership and investment make it possible for communities across the state to address long standing rail-roadway conflicts and build safer, more resilient transportation networks.”
