Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 75

Vehicular Railroad Crossings

Maintaining and improving safety of
the roads is critical to the success of
the on-road freight system. Recently,
truck lane restrictions have been
implemented along portions of I-30
and I-20. By reducing the number of
trucks in certain lanes on these major
interstates, congestion and accidents
during peak hours are reduced, thus
improving mobility, safety, and air
quality for those who live and travel
in Arlington. It is obvious that freight
plays a significant role in supporting
Arlington’s economy, so maintaining
roadways while supporting the
efficient transport of goods through,
into, and out of Arlington is vital.

As Arlington continues to grow and
redevelop, increased safety around
at-grade crossings will also need to be
addressed to minimize the conflicts
that can exist between automobiles,
pedestrians, and cyclists, and trains. By
minimizing the potential for incidents,
the city’s overall transportation system
can become even safer and more
efficient. There are currently only five
grade-separated crossings along the
Union Pacific Railroad line:
• West Green Oaks Boulevard

(overpass)

• Forest Edge (underpass)
• Fielder Road (overpass)
• West Street (underpass)
• State Highway 360 interchange

(underpass)

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