EOEEA-DPU

On this form, authorized individuals are able to request new highway grade crossings or modifications to existing grade crossings in Massachusetts from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Authorized individuals may also submit general inquiries. Please note the following before proceeding:

This form can be used to request new highway grade crossings or modifications for existing grade crossings in Massachusetts, not in other states, territories, districts, or countries.
This form can also be used to submit general inquiries about grade crossings in Massachusetts, but not grade crossings in other states, territories, districts, or countries.
This form cannot be used to request new private crossings or modifications of private crossings.
This form cannot be used for safety complaints or concerns by members of the public.
- For highway grade crossing safety complaints or concerns, please visit the File a DPU Rail Safety Concern page.
This form can only be filled out by authorized individuals.
- Some examples of authorized individuals are those employed or otherwise authorized by:
  - the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
  - a Massachusetts city or town, including municipal consultants
  - a County Commission
  - the railroad carrier owning or operating that section of rail
This form asks for information about the new crossing or modification request, along with attachments.
This form may ask for an authorization and concurrence. The 'Save & Continue' feature may be used to save your progress and send this form to another person to receive authorization and/or concurrence.
- DPU reserves the right to request a wet signature or otherwise verify identities before further processing your request.
If you experience any technical difficulties or have questions, please email gradecrossing@mass.gov.

Date Submitted(Required)

Choose a Submission Type(Required)

Request for Inquiry

Initial Project Submission

Supplemental Diagnostic Information

Applicant Info

Organization Name(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

First Last

Title(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Inquiry for DPU(Required)

When you're ready to submit, click or tap the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the page. Your inquiry will be transmitted to the Commonwealth for processing. A confirmation email will be sent to the contact person's email address with a reference number.

General Crossing Information

U.S. DOT Crossing Number(Required)

Street Name(Required)

City(Required)

County(Required)

Crossing Owner(Required)

Railroad Responsible for Maintenance of Crossing(Required)

Roadway Speed Limit(Required)

Average Daily Train Traffic and Speed from All Operating Railroads

Passenger: Train Volume(Required)

Passenger: Maximum Train Speed(Required)

Freight: Train Volume(Required)

Freight: Maximum Train Speed(Required)

Transit: Train Volume(Required)

Transit: Maximum Train Speed(Required)

Additional Information

Describe Proposed Alterations (including any temporary reduced clearance variance requests)(Required)

Describe the public benefits to be achieved by the proposed alterations(Required)

Explain why a separation of grades is not practicable(Required)

Describe current crossing warning devices(Required)

Describe proposed crossing warning devices(Required)

Temporary Traffic Controls - Include a statement of temporary traffic controls to be provided during construction(Required)

Attachments

Vicinity Map - Map of Immediate Vicinity on a scale of 50 to 200 ft/inch

One file up to 5 MB in size may be uploaded or add a file sharing link below.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.

Adjacent property delineation markings, a map indicating the adjacent parcels and ownership.

One file up to 5 MB in size may be uploaded or add a file sharing link below.

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Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.

Grade Lines - Plans showing the profile of the existing and proposed grade lines of the track and roadway

One file up to 5 MB in size may be uploaded or add a file sharing link below.

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Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.

Design documentation, such as civil and traffic signal plans, H- Plans, traffic study to the extent applicable.

One file up to 5 MB in size may be uploaded or add a file sharing link below.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.

Link to folder of attachments hosted elsewhere online, if applicable.

Authorization and Concurrence

Authorized Name(Required)

First Last

Authorized Title(Required)

Authorized Organization(Required)

Concurring Name(Required)

First Last

Concurring Title(Required)

Concurring Organization(Required)

When you're ready to submit, click or tap the 'Submit' button at the bottom of the page. Your submission will be transmitted to the Commonwealth for processing. A confirmation email will be sent to the applicant's contact email address with a reference number.