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At the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting, staff presented the Railroad Crossing Safety Study. The study identified safety improvements that could be implemented at road crossings with the railroad. Three of the crossings (Dewey Hill, Valley Lane, and Hansen Rd) are separated far enough apart that if safety improvements are implemented, they could be considered for quiet zones independent of each other. The crossings in the Grandview Area and north into St. Louis Park would have to be coordinated together between both agencies. The study detailed estimated costs for the safety improvements at each crossing. Individual crossing improvements are estimated at $1.5 million with all the improvements estimated at over $7.0 million. Funding for the improvements have not been identified. The presentation and study is posted at this website. Thanks, Chad Millner Public Works Director / City Engineer.
At the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting, staff presented the Railroad Crossing Safety Study. The study identified safety improvements that could be implemented at road crossings with the railroad. Three of the crossings (Dewey Hill, Valley Lane, and Hansen Rd) are separated far enough apart that if safety improvements are implemented, they could be considered for quiet zones independent of each other. The crossings in the Grandview Area and north into St. Louis Park would have to be coordinated together between both agencies. The study detailed estimated costs for the safety improvements at each crossing. Individual crossing improvements are estimated at $1.5 million with all the improvements estimated at over $7.0 million. Funding for the improvements have not been identified. The presentation and study is posted at this website. Thanks, Chad Millner Public Works Director / City Engineer.
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The city issued s a request for proposals (RFP) for the preparation of a railroad crossing safety and quiet zone study. The City is seeking a firm or team of interdisciplinary planning and design professionals with experience in railroad crossing safety and quiet zone studies. The goal of this study is to evaluate existing railroad crossings within the city for potential safety improvements and assess the feasibility of establishing one or more Quiet Zones in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
Three firms responded. Staff will ask council to approve a contract with SRF at the October 22, City Council Meeting.
The city issued s a request for proposals (RFP) for the preparation of a railroad crossing safety and quiet zone study. The City is seeking a firm or team of interdisciplinary planning and design professionals with experience in railroad crossing safety and quiet zone studies. The goal of this study is to evaluate existing railroad crossings within the city for potential safety improvements and assess the feasibility of establishing one or more Quiet Zones in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
Three firms responded. Staff will ask council to approve a contract with SRF at the October 22, City Council Meeting.
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The City’s recent grant application through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination program was unsuccessful. This grant would have enabled the City to study existing at-grade crossings and determine the scope and cost of future improvements.
At this time, the City does not have funding allocated for further study of rail improvements. Staff will continue to monitor conditions along the CPKC railroad and look for further grant opportunities.
The City’s recent grant application through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination program was unsuccessful. This grant would have enabled the City to study existing at-grade crossings and determine the scope and cost of future improvements.
At this time, the City does not have funding allocated for further study of rail improvements. Staff will continue to monitor conditions along the CPKC railroad and look for further grant opportunities.
Safety along the railroad tracks is of utmost importance to the City of Edina. The City has received many comments and concerns about railroad safety over the years, especially at the seven at-grade crossings. In 2023, 2,192 roadway grade crossing collision occurred in the United States, resulting in 246 fatalities and 766 injuries. That same year in Minnesota, 35 collisions occurred, resulting in four fatalities and nine deaths. The last reported collision in Edina occurred in 2013 and resulted in no fatalities or injuries.
