§ 24906 - Eliminating highway at-grade crossings

CHAPTER 249— NORTHEAST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

(a) In consultation with the States on the main line of the Northeast Corridor, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop a plan not later than September 30, 1993, to eliminate all highway at-grade crossings of the main line by not later than December 31, 1997. The plan may provide that eliminating a crossing is not required if—

(a)(1) impracticable or unnecessary; and

(a)(2) using the crossing is consistent with conditions the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure safety.

(b) Amtrak shall pay 20 percent of the cost of eliminating each highway at-grade crossing under the plan.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 24906(a)45:650(a), (b).Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–518, 84 Stat. 1327, § 811; added Oct. 27, 1992, Pub. L. 102–533, § 2, 106 Stat. 3515. 24906(b)45:650(c).