Safety Impact

Safety Impact

Fewer vehicles on the roads, means safer roads. The reduction in automobile traffic is estimated to decrease by roughly 3 million vehicles over the next 30 years. Communities have seen a statistical drop in traffic accidents with the implementation of passenger rail.

The implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) system will ensure the safety and effective operation of all trains. The installation of quad gates also provides a fully separated and sealed corridor environment for train operation. These safety measures will greatly improve railroad crossing safety and provide automatic train stop capability should any vehicle become trapped by the gates.