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Hagerstown studies closing Summit Avenue railroad crossing; CSX safety concerns and state funding influence next steps
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HAGERSTOWN, Md. — City engineering staff updated the Mayor and City Council on May 6 about a multi‑year review of the Summit Avenue railroad crossing in Park Circle and said CSX prefers closure because the crossing lacks modern safety features; staff recommended a targeted follow‑up survey of businesses and residents.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — City engineering staff updated the Mayor and City Council on May 6 about a long‑running review of the Summit Avenue railroad crossing in Park Circle and asked for direction to proceed with additional public outreach and data collection.
Staff said CSX Transportation has repeatedly told the city it prefers closure of the Summit Avenue crossing because that crossing lacks the safety features of nearby crossings and CSX considers it redundant. Engineering staff reported that state funds are available to upgrade the other Park Circle crossings (Walnut Street and Virginia Avenue), but release of those funds depends on CSX authorizing the work and the city’s action on Summit…
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