Rule 18.6.306 - SIGNAL UPGRADE(1) On a schedule determined by the MDT, all railroad companies will be requested to submit information to MDT concerning existing public at-grade signals which need to be upgraded including the following information: (a) age of the signal circuitry and other signal equipment and availability of parts;(b) condition of the system; and(c) proposed scope of work.(2) MDT will compile a list of circuitry upgrade projects for all railroads using the following criteria: (a) available federal funding; and(b) the recommendation of the railroad companies.(3) A diagnostic review will be made of each public railroad at-grade crossing considered for circuitry upgrade to determine a scope of work which may include: (a) improving the road geometric design;(b) upgrading the existing signal circuitry or other equipment;(c) installing new signals, gate arms, or cantilevers;(d) improving sight distance;(e) removing the signals; and(f) recommending other safety improvements deemed necessary by a diagnostic review team.NEW, 1997 MAR p. 642, Eff. 4/8/97.60-2-121 and 2-3-103, MCA; IMP, 60-2-121 and 60-2-201, MCA;