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Separation Program Ohio is one of the first states in the nation to establish a successful program to specifically address rail/highway grade separation projects. The Rail Grade Separation Program, developed under the direction of Governor Taft, is a 10 year $200 million program led by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC). The program addresses safety, mobility and economic development concerns for Ohio’s local communities. During the application period Ohio selected the 30 projects that will be funded by the program. To date seven of these projects have been awarded for construction. The criteria in the project selection process included: safety, train frequency, traffic volume, community impacts, lack of nearby alternative routes to avoid train blockages, and project costs. Funding for this initiative is provided by ODOT, the Ohio Rail Development Commission, the Ohio Legislature, Federal Highway Administration, CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads, and the local project sponsors.
For information on projects selected: For information about the Railroad Grade Separation Program:
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