Highway-Rail Crossing Handbook
quiet-zones — Quiet Zones
Crossing Handbook · Chapter 6 — Special Topics. Full current text with cross-references on BuildSpec.
QUIET ZONES Overview The FRA regulations on quiet zones allow localities nationwide to mitigate the effects of train horn noise, while maintaining a high level of safety at grade crossings located within quiet zones.(5) These regulations were developed to provide a consistent approach nationwide to enable local jurisdictions to establish quiet zones without compromising safety. They address use of the horn at public highway-rail grade crossings. The public authority responsible for traffic control or law enforcement at the highway ‑rail grade crossing is the only entity authorized to…
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