The commission is accepting applications to fund projects that will eliminate or mitigate public safety hazards at railroad crossings and along railroad rights-of-way in Washington.

The commission administers the Grade Crossing Protective Fund (GCPF) to provide grants to railroad companies, local governments, and other entities that propose to make safety improvements at a railroad crossing or along a railroad right-of-way. Funding is also available for safety improvements at passive (no lights and gates) public railroad crossings and for implementing other safety projects.

The commission will consider and select projects for funding based on:

The relative severity of the hazard being addressed.
The safety benefits resulting from a project.
The costs of implementing a project.
Geographic diversity.
Public equity.
Available funds.
Railroad companies regulated by the commission must be in compliance with all state laws and rules in order to be considered for grant funding.