The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking applications to fund projects that eliminate or mitigate public safety hazards at railroad crossings and along railroad rights-of-way throughout the state.
The Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) provides grants to railroad companies, local governments, and other agencies that propose to make safety improvements. Funding is also available for safety improvements at passively-protected public and private
railroad crossings.
The UTC will consider and select projects for funding based on the relative severity of the hazard being addressed, the safety benefits resulting from a project, the cost of implementing a project, geographic diversity, and available funds.
To apply for funding, click here. The UTC will accept applications through January 2021. For more information, contact Mike Turcott or Lori Halstead.