Railroads; creating the Railroad Crossing Transparency and Safety Accountability Act. Effective date.

SB 1311 creates Oklahoma's "Railroad Crossing Transparency and Safety Accountability Act," requiring the Department of Transportation's Rail Programs Division to annually analyze statewide railroad crossing safety data. This includes collision history, train/traffic patterns, sight distances, and risk assessments. The Division must submit a detailed public report by February 1 each year to legislative leaders and committees, listing priority improvement projects, high-risk crossings, funding sources, and expenditures. The report must be publicly accessible online within 30 days, and the Division must present findings to transportation committees during legislative sessions. This bill directly affects state DOT operations and ensures transparency for the public and local governments regarding railroad safety efforts.