United States Code
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§ 24906.
Eliminating highway at-grade crossings
(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—
(1)
impracticable or unnecessary; and
(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.
cite as: 49 USC 24906
