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I <br /> Jackson Avenue(DOT 082944R) <br /> This is an Elk River roadway. The City stated that it was its intention not to treat this crossing <br /> with either a SSM or Wayside Horn. The BNSF stated that this crossing had a broken gate in <br /> 2013. BNSF stated that it would prefer to see a four-quadrant gate installed. MNDOT stated that <br /> the crossing has traffic signal pre-emption. MNDOT and BNSF stated that they are concerned <br /> with pedestrian safety due to crossing being double tracked and the limited sight distance due to <br /> the curvature of the track to the west and the close proximity of a building in the northwest C <br /> quadrant. BNSF and MNDOT stated that they would like to see some active warning device, <br /> either flashing lights or flashing lights and gates, installed for the pedestrians. MNDOT and <br /> BNSF stated that installing pedestrian mazes may also be appropriate. The FRA recommended <br /> that the City review a recent Volpe report on pedestrian safety. MNDOT and BNSF would also <br /> like to see the traffic signal located in the northwest quadrant relocated as its current location may <br /> obstruct visibility of the flashing lights. BNSF also stated that they would like to see "Do Not <br /> Stop on Tracks" signs installed. All advance warning signs will have to have "No Train Horn" <br /> signs installed. j <br /> Main Street(DOT 082943J) <br /> This is an Elk River roadway. The City stated that it was its intention not to treat this crossing <br /> with either a SSM or Wayside Horn. BNSF stated that there was a near miss in August 2013. <br /> The BNSF stated that it would like to limit access on the roadway located in the southeast <br /> quadrant which services Great River Energy to right-in, right-out. BNSF also stated that they <br /> would prefer to close or relocate Railroad Drive in the northwest quadrant. BNSF and FRA <br /> stated that they would prefer the crossing be treated with four-quadrant gates or an SSM/ASM <br /> raised median. A representative of Great River Energy stated that their trucks turn right onto the <br /> access roadway and the employees of Great River Energy turn left from the access road onto <br /> Main Street when leaving work. BNSF and MNDOT stated that they would like to see active <br /> warning devices be installed for pedestrians. BNSF also stated that they would like to see "Do <br /> Not Stop on Tracks" signs installed. All advance warning signs will have to have "No Train <br /> Horn" signs installed. <br /> Great River Energy-Private Crossing(DOT 101673S) <br /> I <br /> This is a private crossing located within the Great River Energy power plant. The representative <br /> of Great River Energy stated that tractor trailers, commercial vehicles and employee vehicles <br /> utilize the crossing. Great River Energy stated that approximately 50 tractor trailer trucks use the <br /> crossing on a daily basis. BNSF stated that they had concern with the stop sign located in the <br /> southeast quadrant. FRA stated that the crossing is acceptable in its current configuration as long <br /> i <br />