§24906. Eliminating highway at-grade crossings

(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

Revised Section	Source (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).