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simultaneous joint use). This category also includes urban rapid transit
operations through highway-rail or pathway crossings that are located within a
shared right-of way or corridor, and share the same crossing warning devices,
with a railroad which operates on the general railroad system of transportation.
 Tourist/Other – tourist, scenic, historic, or excursion operations that carry
passengers with the conveyance of the passengers to a particular destination not
being the principal purpose
22. Average Passenger Train Count Per Day
Figure 2-28: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 22
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Enter the average number of total passenger trains using this crossing, per day, on a
typical operating day. Intercity passenger, commuter, and urban rapid transit
operations, are all included in determining the average number for this field. The value
may not exceed the sum of the total train count in Part II, Item 1, “Estimated Number of
Daily Train Movements.” If the average passenger train count is less than one per day
(for example, “three per week”) check the “Less than one per day” box. If “Freight” is
the only type of train service that is checked in Part I, Item 21, “Type of Train Service,”
then the average passenger train count per day must be 0.
23. Type of Land Use
Figure 2-29: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 23
Check the box that best describes the predominant type of land development in the
vicinity (a distance of up to 1,000 feet) of the crossing based on the following
categories:
 “Open Space” – area that is sparsely or undeveloped, lightly populated.
 “Farm” – agricultural area, including wineries and other types of nontraditional
agricultural enterprises.
 “Residential” – built-up residential area.
 “Commercial” – area with retail stores and businesses, offices, and personal
service buildings.
 “Industrial” – area for manufacturing, construction, heavy products, factories, and
warehouses.
 “Institutional” – e.g., schools, churches, hospitals, military, educational, religious,
health.
 “Recreational” – e.g., Playgrounds, parks, or swim or golf clubs.
 “RR Yard” – area used exclusively for railroad activity such as switching railcars.
24. Is there an Adjacent Crossing with a Separate Number?
Figure 2-30: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 24
Enter a check in the “Yes” box to indicate that there is an adjacent crossing with a
separate number. If there is, enter the valid crossing number. If there is not an adjacent
crossing, then enter a check in the “No” box. Adjacent Crossings are grade crossings
with separate Crossing Inventory Numbers, with their own separate warning devices, on
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the same vehicular highway or pathway, where the distance between the inside rail of
each crossing, as measured along the highway, does not exceed 100 feet.
25. Quiet Zone
Figure 2-31: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 25
Leave this field blank because FRA will populate this field with information from Notices
of Quiet Zone Establishment that have been received. This item will indicate whether a
quiet zone is in effect for the crossing. If a quiet zone is in effect, this item will indicate if
it is for 24 hours per day or only a partial day (usually 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
If the crossing is not located in a Quiet Zone, the “No” box will be checked. If it is
located in a 24-hour quiet zone, the “24 hr” box will be checked. If it is located in a
partial quiet zone, the “Partial” box will be checked. If it is in a Chicago-excused area
(those crossings in the Chicago area that are currently excused from the Train Horn
Rule), the “Chicago Excused” box will be checked. The effective date that was provided
in the Notice of Establishment will be the “Date Established.” (Note: “Chicago Excused”
crossings will not have an entry in the “Date Established”).
26. HSR Corridor ID
Figure 2-32: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 26
If this is a high-speed rail (HSR) crossing, enter the four-character “HSR Corridor ID” as
defined in Appendix F to this manual.
Note: This field is used to identify the “Section 1010” or “Section 1103” HSR corridor on
which the crossing is located. If the crossing is located on such a corridor, enter the
“HSR Corridor ID,” a four character code (ABC#) as defined in Appendix F to this
manual. The corridor may be divided into logical sections by including a numeric
number (1–9) for the “#” character. If a numeric number is not used, replace “#” with “X.”
FRA will assign an HSR Corridor ID for any corridor, or portion thereof that is not
currently defined in the Appendix. If “HSR Corridor ID” is not applicable, then check the
N/A box.
27. Latitude
Figure 2-33: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 27
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Enter the latitudinal coordinate as measured at the center of the crossing. This field,
along with “Longitude,” is used to identify the crossing location using a standardized
Global Positioning System (GPS) location point. The “Latitude” must be entered in
decimal form as (nn.nnnnnnn), with at least five digits to the right of the decimal point
(which is accurate to 4 feet). We will accept up to seven places to the right of the
decimal point.
Actual latitude measurements can be obtained either with a GPS device at the crossing
location or by using an Internet mapping program, such as Google Maps or Bing Maps.
To find latitude and longitude on Google Maps, zoom in on the location of the crossing,
right click on the crossing, and select “What’s Here?” The coordinates will appear in the
search bar above the map, with the latitude measurement listed first. In Bing Maps,
right click on the crossing and select the gray box that either says “location” or identifies
the closest street address. The coordinates will appear under the address to the left of
the map, with the latitude listed first.
To convert latitude values from degrees, minutes, and seconds to decimal form:
Latitude in decimal format = degrees + (minutes divided by 60) + (seconds divided by
3,600).
Latitude coordinate ranges within the continental United States are from 24 to 49
degrees. Alaska latitude values range from 50 to 71 degrees.
Note: The FRA Office of Railroad Safety uses the World Geodetic System 1984
(WGS-84) datum standard. (A datum is the measurement [shape] of the earth's
ellipsoid.)

simultaneous joint use). This category also includes urban rapid transit

operations through highway-rail or pathway crossings that are located within a

shared right-of way or corridor, and share the same crossing warning devices,

with a railroad which operates on the general railroad system of transportation.

 Tourist/Other – tourist, scenic, historic, or excursion operations that carry

passengers with the conveyance of the passengers to a particular destination not

being the principal purpose

22. Average Passenger Train Count Per Day

Figure 2-28: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 22

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Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

Enter the average number of total passenger trains using this crossing, per day, on a

typical operating day. Intercity passenger, commuter, and urban rapid transit

operations, are all included in determining the average number for this field. The value

may not exceed the sum of the total train count in Part II, Item 1, “Estimated Number of

Daily Train Movements.” If the average passenger train count is less than one per day

(for example, “three per week”) check the “Less than one per day” box. If “Freight” is

the only type of train service that is checked in Part I, Item 21, “Type of Train Service,”

then the average passenger train count per day must be 0.

23. Type of Land Use

Figure 2-29: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 23

Check the box that best describes the predominant type of land development in the

vicinity (a distance of up to 1,000 feet) of the crossing based on the following

categories:

 “Open Space” – area that is sparsely or undeveloped, lightly populated.

 “Farm” – agricultural area, including wineries and other types of nontraditional

agricultural enterprises.

 “Residential” – built-up residential area.

 “Commercial” – area with retail stores and businesses, offices, and personal

service buildings.

 “Industrial” – area for manufacturing, construction, heavy products, factories, and

warehouses.

 “Institutional” – e.g., schools, churches, hospitals, military, educational, religious,

health.

 “Recreational” – e.g., Playgrounds, parks, or swim or golf clubs.

 “RR Yard” – area used exclusively for railroad activity such as switching railcars.

24. Is there an Adjacent Crossing with a Separate Number?

Figure 2-30: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 24

Enter a check in the “Yes” box to indicate that there is an adjacent crossing with a

separate number. If there is, enter the valid crossing number. If there is not an adjacent

crossing, then enter a check in the “No” box. Adjacent Crossings are grade crossings

with separate Crossing Inventory Numbers, with their own separate warning devices, on

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Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

the same vehicular highway or pathway, where the distance between the inside rail of

each crossing, as measured along the highway, does not exceed 100 feet.

25. Quiet Zone

Figure 2-31: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 25

Leave this field blank because FRA will populate this field with information from Notices

of Quiet Zone Establishment that have been received. This item will indicate whether a

quiet zone is in effect for the crossing. If a quiet zone is in effect, this item will indicate if

it is for 24 hours per day or only a partial day (usually 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.)

If the crossing is not located in a Quiet Zone, the “No” box will be checked. If it is

located in a 24-hour quiet zone, the “24 hr” box will be checked. If it is located in a

partial quiet zone, the “Partial” box will be checked. If it is in a Chicago-excused area

(those crossings in the Chicago area that are currently excused from the Train Horn

Rule), the “Chicago Excused” box will be checked. The effective date that was provided

in the Notice of Establishment will be the “Date Established.” (Note: “Chicago Excused”

crossings will not have an entry in the “Date Established”).

26. HSR Corridor ID

Figure 2-32: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 26

If this is a high-speed rail (HSR) crossing, enter the four-character “HSR Corridor ID” as

defined in Appendix F to this manual.

Note: This field is used to identify the “Section 1010” or “Section 1103” HSR corridor on

which the crossing is located. If the crossing is located on such a corridor, enter the

“HSR Corridor ID,” a four character code (ABC#) as defined in Appendix F to this

manual. The corridor may be divided into logical sections by including a numeric

number (1–9) for the “#” character. If a numeric number is not used, replace “#” with “X.”

FRA will assign an HSR Corridor ID for any corridor, or portion thereof that is not

currently defined in the Appendix. If “HSR Corridor ID” is not applicable, then check the

N/A box.

27. Latitude

Figure 2-33: U.S. DOT-FRA Crossing Inventory Form Part I, Item 27

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Instructions for Completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form

Enter the latitudinal coordinate as measured at the center of the crossing. This field,

along with “Longitude,” is used to identify the crossing location using a standardized

Global Positioning System (GPS) location point. The “Latitude” must be entered in

decimal form as (nn.nnnnnnn), with at least five digits to the right of the decimal point

(which is accurate to 4 feet). We will accept up to seven places to the right of the

decimal point.

Actual latitude measurements can be obtained either with a GPS device at the crossing

location or by using an Internet mapping program, such as Google Maps or Bing Maps.

To find latitude and longitude on Google Maps, zoom in on the location of the crossing,

right click on the crossing, and select “What’s Here?” The coordinates will appear in the

search bar above the map, with the latitude measurement listed first. In Bing Maps,

right click on the crossing and select the gray box that either says “location” or identifies

the closest street address. The coordinates will appear under the address to the left of

the map, with the latitude listed first.

To convert latitude values from degrees, minutes, and seconds to decimal form:

Latitude in decimal format = degrees + (minutes divided by 60) + (seconds divided by

3,600).

Latitude coordinate ranges within the continental United States are from 24 to 49

degrees. Alaska latitude values range from 50 to 71 degrees.

Note: The FRA Office of Railroad Safety uses the World Geodetic System 1984

(WGS-84) datum standard. (A datum is the measurement [shape] of the earth's

ellipsoid.)