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Just a follow up to a previous discussion that generated some wonderful feedback. I am concerned for the lack of proactive action on the railroads to willingly cut back vegetation to ensure a proper sight distance. Does anyone have any ideas to alleviate this issue when the states and feds seem to be supporting the motive to maximize the bottom line at any cost? Thanks, MikeP Here is a couple of letters in response to a grade crossing in which a school bus uses twice a day. As a matter of discussion the railroad owns 100ft. of Right of Way on the "bluff" side. Would appreciate some help in "removing" the coziness between TDOT and the railroads and it appears the Coffee County Schools would too. Subject: Railroad crossings Dear Mike: You had written Mr. Cummins concerning crossings in Coffee County. Our buses cross about 10-12 crossings daily. The one you have pointed out on Ralph Broadrick Rd. is by for the most dangerous we have. We have spoken to the state department of safety concerning this crossing. They are aware of the situation and have basicly said it would be too expensive to make any improvements to this crossing and I think that is about what the railroad company said also. We are concerned about this situation, but do not know how to proceed. Any help you could give or get would be of benifit to us and the safety of our students. Thanks, Dr. Prater Powell, Deputy Director Coffee Co. Schools I agree with you. I own the farm that is adjacent to the Normandy crossing and saw the first fatal wreck last year and knew John Freeman very well. This crossing needs a gate if ever I saw one. Ralph Brodwick's crossing terrifies me every time I cross it. I want to dynamite that darn rock outcropping that block my view so badly. Right now we are fending off legislation that will ease restrictions on the responsibilities of railroads as it relates to their crossings. I want to make sure we defeat these bills, then we will work to make the Tullahoma/Normandy area crossings a priority. Please be so kind as to send me an email sometime in the summer to remind me to draft some type of legislation for introduction early next year. I would do it this year, but we can't introduce any new bills this session. Thank you so much for your email. Judd Matheny TOO EXPENSIVE TO PROTECT THE LIVES OF SCHOOL CHILDREN ON A SCHOOL BUS? DOES ANYONE HAVE CHILDREN THAT RIDE ON A SCHOOL BUS? THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CROSSINGS JUST LIKE THIS ONE THAT NEED ATTENTION, YET TDOT IN MY STATE REFUSES TO ENFORCE BASIC SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS PER THE MUTCD.
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