The Utah Department of Transportation (the "Department") oversees all Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings ("Crossings") in the state of Utah. Railroads have jurisdiction over and are responsible for the safety of private crossings. The Department's goals are to improve the safety for all users of a Crossing and provide for the efficient operation of trains and vehicles and pedestrians access through those Crossings."  R930-5 - Regulation of At-Grade Railroad Crossings

When To Schedule A Diagnostic Review: 

R930-5-7:

(1) When a Highway Authority widens or constructs a new Highway, the Highway Authority shall be responsible to request a Diagnostic Team review of the Crossing and arrange by agreement with the Railroad to design and install all required improvements concurrent with its request for approval from the Department:

(2) Prior to approving new residential, commercial, or industrial development within 1000 feet of a Crossing, the Highway Authority shall request a Diagnostic Team review to assess the potential traffic impacts at the Crossing.

(3) Before a Highway Authority approves increased development that changes the conditions of a Crossing by significantly increasing traffic volumes, the Highway Authority plans shall be approved by the Department.

(a) No new access openings can be opened within 250' of a Crossing unless approved by the Department.

(b) The Highway Authority shall arrange by agreement with the Railroad for any required Railroad facility changes ordered by the Department.

(4) The Highway Authority is responsible for the installation of all Passive Warning Devices outside the Railroad right-of-way, excepting those signs listed in Section R930-5-6.6, or unless a separate agreement applies.

(5) Before a Railroad modifies any safety related devices or the physical layout of a Crossing, the Railroad shall request a Diagnostic Team review of the proposed changes and request Department approval of all Crossing related designs.

(6) A Highway Authority, Railroad, or Company making a request for a new Crossing or the reclassification of a Crossing from private to public shall provide the Department with an approved master street plan from the appropriate jurisdiction showing the elimination or combination of existing Crossings and/or other safety improvements that enhance the overall safety of the corridor before a new Crossing or reclassification of a Crossing from private to public will be approved.

(a) A Highway Authority, Railroad, or Company requesting a new Crossing or reclassification of a Crossing from private to public will mutually arrange by agreement for the proposed new Crossing or reclassification of a Crossing before seeking Department approval of the change.

R930-5-5:

• "The Diagnostic Team reviews a Crossing when requested by a Highway Authority, Railroad, or Company when changes in Highway traffic patterns are proposed, when proposed Railroad traffic is determined to increase significantly, when complaints are made about a Crossing, when safety concerns arise, or when the Department receives a closure request."

Requesting A Pre-Diagnostic Review Meeting:

Tips

• If a diagnostic review is needed because of a development, then the Highway Authority owner shall request the pre-diagnostic review meeting and not the developer.

• If modifications are being made to the roadway, sidewalk, railroad or development driven, then plans will be required. Only a concept plan is required to start the pre-application meeting. Usually this means having plans that are between 10-30% completed. 

Google Pre-Diagnostic Review Meeting Request Form

• Fill out the Google form titled Pre-Diagnostic Request Form below to schedule a diagnostic review meeting. 

• Pre-Diagnostic Request Form