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GA HR1023

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jasmine Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution urging the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to take action to regulate blocked railroad crossings in metropolitan areas caused by routine maintenance or stopped trains
  • The FRA currently has no specific regulations limiting how long a train may sit at a railroad crossing or when a railroad company may close a crossing for routine maintenance
  • Blocked crossings cause major traffic disruptions and prevent essential public safety services from responding to emergencies in a timely, potentially life-saving manner
  • Some railroads have failed to adequately coordinate maintenance projects, resulting in multiple major arterial streets and crossings being blocked simultaneously
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the FRA and members of the Georgia congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Federal Railroad Administration; regulate blocking of railroad crossings; urge

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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