31-03-2025
Salt Lake residents to get the ETA on blocked railroad crossings
More Salt Lakers will soon be able to find out how long they'll be stuck at railroad crossings.
Why it matters: Blocked railroad crossings, sometimes lasting up to an hour, are a major disruptor for commuters and one of west siders' biggest complaints.
The latest: The Utah Inland Port Authority is donating $150,000 to Salt Lake City for sensors that give drivers real-time information about delays at railroad crossings.
The technology could also help drivers, including first responders, find alternative routes.
The initial investment will help expand Traininfo, a train detection system, to five major crossings on: 300 North, 200 South, 800 South, 900 South and 1700 South.
It's currently installed at 900 West.
The big picture: The sensors are part of a larger effort to improve east-west connectivity in Salt Lake.
