MI HB5861

Creates a local grade separation grant program administered by the state transportation department to fund separation of motor vehicle and railroad traffic at intersections

Provides grants to cities, villages, and county road commissions with applicants required to provide a local, private, or federal match of at least 20% of project costs

Establishes a local grade separation fund within the state treasury to receive and hold money for the grant program, with funds remaining in the account and not reverting to the general fund

Requires the department to approve or deny grant applications within 120 days, with automatic approval if no written decision is provided within that timeframe

Mandates annual reporting by December 1 to legislature detailing the number of applications received, applicant names and approval status, and local match amounts for funded projects