railroad crossing safety

An intersection with an elevated train track and cars beneath is photographed from a building top in Chicago.

Miles Smith

Federal funding for public transit, rail improvements could see $1.5B boost

The President's FY 2026 discretionary budget request included $21.2 billion for public transit and $16.5 billion for passenger rail.

Brady Pieper

$1.1 billion in federal grants to fund safety improvements at rail crossings

These grants are meant to modernize rail crossings to improve safety and efficiency.