Kalamazoo could close 3 downtown railroad crossings

Kalamazoo could close 3 downtown railroad crossings

The streets in question could either become dead-ends, pedestrian walkways or cease to exist.

Kalamazoo begins process with MDOT to close train crossings

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kalamazoo City Commission has voted to enter negotiations with the Michigan Department of Transportation to get safety incentives to close three railroad crossings. MDOT said it's not a negotiation, but rather an application process as part of their Local Grade Crossing program. After an evaluation of the crossing, MDOT provides cash incentives ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 for local road authorities to permanent…