Oak Avenue Railroad Crossing Engineering
Summary
The city is asking R.J. Corman Railroad Group to approve a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue as part of the 39 Depots project. This crossing is essential to realign Malfunction Junction and improve downtown pedestrian and vehicle safety.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves capital costs for constructing the crossing and installing safety fencing and gates along the railroad right-of-way.
Cookeville residents and downtown visitors benefiting from improved traffic flow, reduced congestion, and enhanced rail safety.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - May 21, 2026
Cookeville is taking the next step on the 39 Depot project by paying RJ Corman for preliminary engineering on a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 5, 2026
The city is asking R.J. Corman Railroad Group to approve a new railroad crossing at Oak Avenue as part of the 39 Depots project. This crossing is essential to realign Malfunction Junction and improve downtown pedestrian and vehicle safety.
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