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✓ Gates with traffic channelization arrangements (i.e., non -mountable curb or mountable curb with delineators) at least 100 feet in length on each side the crossing (60 ft. where there is an intersecting roadway); ✓ One-way Street with gate across the roadway. Alternative safety measures may be applied such that the combination of measures at one or more highway -rail grade crossings reduces the average risk by the required amount across the quiet zone (so-called "corridor approach"). ✓ Any modified supplementary safety measure (e.g., barrier gate and median; shorter channelization); or ✓ Education and/or enforcement programs (including photo enforcement) with verification of effectiveness; or ✓ Engineering improvements, other than modified SSMs; or ✓ Combination of the above. • The rule provides that pre-existing SSMs and pre-existing modified SSMs will be counted towards risk reduction. 6. Recognition of the automated wayside horn: • The rule authorizes use of the automated wayside horn at any highway -rail grade crossing with flashing lights and gates (inside or outside a quiet zone) as a one-to-one substitute for the train horn. • Certain technical requirements apply, consistent with the successful demonstrations of this technology. • The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued an interim approval for the use of wayside horns as traffic control devices. Communities interested in employing this option should contact FHWA to ensure that they comply with the provisions of the interim approval. 7. Special circumstances: • A community or railroad that views the provisions of the rule inapplicable to local circumstances may request a waiver from the rule from FRA. • A railroad or community seeking a waiver must first consult with the other party and seek agreement on the form of relief. If agreement cannot be achieved the party may still request the relief by a waiver, provided the FRA Associate Administrator determines that a joint waiver petition would not be likely to contribute significantly to public safety. Disclaimer: This is a summary of the Final Rule for initial briefing purposes only. Entities subject to the rule should refer to the rule text as published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2005.