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5.0 Crossing Analysis and Alternatives There are six at -grade crossings within the City. The FRA rules require that a multiple crossing quiet zone must be on the same corridor and have similar characteristics to be combined into a quiet zone. The following is a detailed look at the improvements needed for each crossing. 5.1 Woodlyn Avenue (DOT # 689015V, RR MP 13.11) Woodlyn Avenue is a two lane dead end roadway that serves a light industrial area. There is heavy development in three quadrants of the crossing. The existing warning devices at the crossing are crossbucks and stop signs. There are multiple driveways, parking areas and access points near the crossing. The ADT is estimated at 380, with a large percentage of trucks. The City is looking at redevelopment in the area east of the track between Woodlyn Avenue and South Owasso Blvd. This may offer an opportunity of close the Woodlyn crossing or modify the approaches. Railroad signals with gates would need to be installed to provide the minimum level of warning devices at the crossing. Because of the geometries of the roadway additional safety measures would be necessary to provide a safe quiet zone crossing. Installing raised medians would require the realignment of the roadway on the east side and the closure of several access points. This would require more discussion with the local businesses to provide appropriate access. Four quadrant gates or stationary horns could be installed within minimal disruption to the roadway users. This crossing may be an appropriate use for stationary horns but would still require new railroad signals with gates. The proposed improvements are: • Install new railroad signals with gates; • Add NO TRAIN HORN" signs to the existing advance warning signs; • Install center medians and reconfigure the parking lot and driveway access points. The estimated cost is estimated to be between $275,000 and $350,000. The signal improvements costs included in the range above is between $225,000 and $250,000. 5.2 South Owasso Boulevard (DOT # 689016C, RR MP 13.33) South Owasso Boulevard is a two lane roadway. The existing warning devices are flashing light signals (no gates). There is development in all four quadrants. The northeast quadrant is expected to be redeveloped. The signals would need to be upgraded (or replaced) with a new railroad signal with gates to meet the minimum compliance with the quiet zone rules. The risk index levels are low enough that no supplemental safety measures would be required but partial medians would be suggested. The proposed improvements are: • Install new railroad signals with gates; Railroad Quiet Zone Report City of tittle Canada 12 LITTC 126672 Page 7