49 U.S.C. § 24906

Eliminating highway at-grade crossings

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(a)Plan.—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’s Share of Costs.—Amtrak shall pay 20 percent of the cost of eliminating each highway at-grade crossing under the plan.(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 936.)

Historical and Revision Notes
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).

Historical and Revision Notes

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).