MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 8A.05 — Engineering Studies at Grade Crossings

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 8A.05. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 8A.05 Engineering Studies at Grade Crossings Standard: 01 The appropriate traffic control system to be used at a grade crossing shall be determined based on an engineering study conducted by a Diagnostic Team involving the highway agency with jurisdiction, the regulatory agency with statutory authority (if applicable), and the railroad company and/or transit agency (as applicable). Option: 02 The regulatory agency with statutory authority (if applicable) may approve the grade crossing traffic control system.Guidance: 03 Among the factors that should be considered in the determination…

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