Rail Safety Improvement Program

From: Transport Canada

General information

Name of transfer payment program Rail Safety Improvement Program
Start date April 1, 2016
End date Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2016-2017
Strategic Outcome A safe and secure transportation system
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture Program 3.3: Rail Safety
Sub-program 3.3.3: Rail Safety Awareness and Grade Crossing Improvement
Description The Rail Safety Improvement Program (RSIP) provides grant and contribution funding to improve rail safety and reduce injuries and fatalities related to rail transportation. The program funds:
  • Safety improvements to existing rail lines;
  • Closures of grade crossings; and
  • Initiatives to raise awareness about rail safety issues across Canada.

The RSIP consists of two key components:
  • Infrastructure, Technology and Research (ITR); and
  • Public Education and Awareness (E&A).

This new Program includes Transport Canada's Grade Crossing Improvement, Grade Crossing Closure, and Operation Lifesaver Programs.
Expected results
  • Increased awareness of grade crossing and trespassing hazards;
  • Adoption of new technology to improve rail safety;
  • Adoption of safe practices at road/railway grade crossings and on railway property; and
  • Safer railway grade crossings, rail lines and rail property
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not Applicable – New Program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not Applicable – New Program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019–20
General targeted recipient groups Eligible recipients for both components of this program include:
  • Provinces, territories, municipalities, and local governments;
  • Road/transit authorities and Crown corporations;
  • For-profit and not-for-profit organizations;
  • Indigenous groups, communities, and organizations; and
  • Individuals.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients These include:
  • Quarterly conference calls with key recipients, Transport Canada’s website and Rail Safety Program outreach activities; and
  • Community outreach through electronic communications, social media and targeted presentations (i.e. the Railway Association of Canada).

Planning Information (dollars)

    Planned spending
Type of transfer payment Forecast spending 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20
Total grants 625,000 800,000 800,000 300,000
Total contributions 11,755,000 20,725,000 21,075,000 11,245,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 12,380,0001 21,525,000 21,875,000 11,545,000

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