The City of Kalamazoo has taken a major step toward addressing the downtown rail crossing issues that have frustrated commuters for years.
According to a report from local News Channel 3 (WWMT), the City of Kalamazoo has officially entered a funded planning phase that will determine the future of Kalamazoo’s rail crossings. Here’s what we know so far:
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Which Downtown Kalamazoo Rail Crossings Will Change First?
After accepting and approving millions in both state and federal funding, the City of Kalamazoo can now begin planning how to redesign the way trains travel through the city.
The Kalamazoo City Commission accepted a $2.575 million federal grant and $650,000 from the state to begin redesigning how trains cross through Kalamazoo during their Monday night meeting, which would include closing the Amtrak crossing at Elm Street, the Elm Street Crossover at the Amtrak crossing and the Water Street at Grand Elk Railroad, according to city meeting documents. – –WWMT…