CHAPTER 11 - Design & Construction Standards for Railroad Crossings
11.01 Introduction
11.02 Right-of-way Dedication
11.03 Design Standards
11.01 INTRODUCTION
Where streets or roadways in or adjacent to property in a subdivision crosses a railroad line, or where a railroad line is otherwise proposed within the confines of a subdivision, or on the roadway adjacent thereto, it shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this chapter.
11.02 RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION
Railroad crossings shall be located in dedicated public right-of-way of sufficient width to permit the construction, operations, maintenance and replacement of the improvement within the confines of the easement of dedicated right-of-way without relocation or other unreasonable interference with other public utilities located therein.
11.03 DESIGN STANDARDS
- Railroad crossings shall be of width comparable to the abutting
street or roadway including sidewalks and trails.
- Railroad crossings shall meet or exceed all applicable Town, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Commerce Commission, other local, state or federal regulatory authority and accepted industry standards, whichever impose the most demanding requirements with respect to the preservation and protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Should the Town desire any of these improvements expanded or enlarged to meet anticipated growth, then the Town shall pay for the increment due to the expansion, provided funds are available.