Sec. 3.4. If the Indiana department of transportation, upon receiving a petition to open a crossing, finds:
(1) that the proposed crossing meets the criteria required to open a new grade crossing adopted by the department under section 3.1 of this chapter; or
(2) that a compelling reason has been shown for the crossing to exist;
the department shall issue an order approving the petition.
As added by P.L.81-1996, SEC.9.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Chapter 7.7. Railroad Grade Crossings Fund
8-6-7.7-2. Automatic Train-Activated Warning Signal
8-6-7.7-3. Closing or Abolishing Grade Crossing
8-6-7.7-3.1. Duty of Department to Specify Criteria; Considerations in Applying Criteria
8-6-7.7-3.2. Petition for Closure; Public Hearing; Determination and Findings by Unit
8-6-7.7-3.4. Order Approving Petition to Open Crossing
8-6-7.7-4. Warning Signals; Costs; Installation; Time; Civil Penalties
8-6-7.7-5. Orders and Procedures of Department; Federal Funds; Contracts for Work