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

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-6-7.7-6.1

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • grade crossing: as used in this chapter means a crossing of any railroad and any public highway, street or roadway, at grade. See Indiana Code 8-6-7.7-1
     (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.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.88, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.69; P.L.18-1990, SEC.79; P.L.82-1996, SEC.1; P.L.121-2001, SEC.2.