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Council hears railroad-crossing maintenance costs and warned railroad can close an unsafe crossing
Summary
City officials told the council that railroads can close crossings they deem unsafe; staff cited past annual maintenance figures ($1,800–$2,150) for the Mussey crossing, noted audits occur every 3–5 years, and estimated an early-year annual maintenance figure near $3,600 for a new crossing.
City of Live Oak staff told the council that railroads retain authority to close crossings they consider unsafe and outlined cost-sharing and maintenance expectations for a local crossing.
A staff speaker described prior arrangements in which municipalities or counties take responsibility for routine maintenance of crossings in their jurisdiction while the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) may…
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