SAFE CROSS Act

HR 3647, the SAFE CROSS Act, requires the Federal Railroad Administration to study AI-enabled sensors at rail crossings. The study, to be completed within one year of the bill's enactment, will examine existing pilot programs, compare costs and benefits against alternatives like grade separations, and identify best practices. Results must be published publicly within 30 days, including recommendations for federal, state, tribal, local governments, and private entities responsible for rail crossing safety. This bill does not implement sensors but directs a review of their potential safety benefits and challenges.