This is kinda strange, since there are several other grade crossings, where arterial roads cross tracks all around the Pasco/Kennewick/Richland area. People living in/around the Tri-Cities of Washington are used to trains switching, and moving in/out of towns around the main terminal, and Pasco Yard.

For the FEDS ta jump in at this point is a mystery; http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article103599957.html