H.R. 3647 — SAFE CROSS Act

This section directs the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), acting through the Associate Administrator for Railroad Safety, to complete a study within one year of enactment on the potential benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled sensors at rail crossings to reduce pedestrian and traffic accidents. The study must (1) review existing pilot programs and deployments of such sensors; (2) conduct a cost-benefit analysis comparing AI sensors to other safety measures (e.g., grade separations); and (3) identify best practices for implementation. Within 30 days of completion, FRA must publish the study results, best practices, and recommendations on a publicly accessible Office of Railroad Safety website for use by federal, state, Tribal, and local governments regulating rail crossing safety, as well as private entities required to maintain such safety technology.