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Indiana Code Title 8. Utilities and Transportation § 8-6-7.7-6.1

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 6.1.  (a) The railroad grade crossing fund is created.

(b) The railroad grade crossing fund may be used by the Indiana department of transportation for the following purposes:

(1) To carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(2) For passive railroad crossing safety improvement projects by a unit of government, including:

(i) illumination;

(ii) pavement markings;

(iii) median barriers;

(iv) signage;  and

(v) other safety improvement measures.

(3) For passive railroad crossing safety projects submitted by railroad companies, including:

(i) illumination;

(ii) sight obstruction removal;

(iii) signage;

(iv) reflectorized taping;  and

(v) other safety improvement measures.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), an entity undertaking a passive railroad crossing safety project under this section shall pay the cost of acquiring any easements required by the passive railroad crossing safety project and shall be responsible for the maintenance and operation of the completed project.

(d) The balance of money in the railroad grade crossing fund does not revert to the state general fund at the close of any fiscal year but remains available to the Indiana department of transportation.

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