SAFE CROSS Act

The SAFE CROSS Act, introduced by Representative Mullin on May 29, 2025, would require the head of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct a one-year study on the potential benefits and challenges of using sensors enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) at rail crossings as a safety measure to reduce pedestrian and vehicle accidents. The study must review any existing pilots or deployments of AI-enabled sensors, perform a cost-benefit analysis comparing AI sensors with other safety measures (such as grade separations), and identify best practices for implementation and use. After completion, the FRA must publish the study results and recommended best practices on the FRA’s public website within 30 days, for use by federal, state, tribal, and local governments and by private entities responsible for maintaining safety technology at crossings.