The city of Birmingham is deploying electronic message boards at four rail crossings on the west side of The Magic City.
The new message boards, which were approved by the Council last year, will notify motorists when trains are approaching and how long they are expected to delay traffic.
Beginning this week, the boards will be installed at:
- Jefferson Ave and 40th St SW
- Jefferson Ave and 31st St SW
- Pearson Ave and 24th St SW
- Pearson Ave and 17th St SW
“It’s no secret that rail crossings pose a safety hazard for motorists, especially at these locations. Our community is still reeling from last week’s tragedy, and we hope this signage will help prevent such an incident in the future. The system will alert residents and first responders in these areas, allowing them to adjust their routes safely.”…