WHEREAS the Province has not provided clear guidance on the apportionment of costs for surface crossing maintenance.

WHEREAS many municipalities and rail lines have agreements for a 50/50 cost share for these expenses.

WHEREAS rail line operators have no incentive to maintain these crossings economically if they are not required to share in a portion of the repairs.

BE IT RESOLVED that SARM lobby the provincial government to update Provincial Railway Guides, 2007 with clear direction that a 50/50 cost share between municipalities and rail line operators be the apportionment of costs for surface crossing maintenance.