MI SB1512

Increases annual maintenance cost contributions from road authorities to railroads for active traffic control devices at railroad grade crossings, with amounts varying by signal type and track configuration.

Road authorities must pay railroads: $1,271 annually for single-track flashing signals; $1,978 for single-track signals with gates; $1,481 for single-track signals with cantilever arm; $2,389 for single-track cantilever with gates; $2,257 for multi-track signals with gates; $2,389 for multi-track cantilever with gates; $1,269 for multi-track flashing signals; and $1,375 for multi-track cantilever signals.

Requires the Michigan Department of Transportation to complete a cost study by January 1, 2010, and every 10 years thereafter, to determine maintenance costs for active traffic control devices and report findings to relevant legislative committees.

Maintains railroad responsibility for all installation, maintenance, renewal, and replacement of active traffic control devices and appurtenances after initial installation.

Requires active traffic control devices to operate between 20-60 seconds before train approach and continue operating until the train clears the far side of the highway.