2017 US Code
Title 49 - Transportation
Subtitle V - Rail Programs
Part C - Passenger Transportation
Chapter 249 - Northeast Corridor Improvement Program
Sec. 24906 - Eliminating highway at-grade crossings

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Citation 49 U.S.C. § 24906 (2017)
Section Name §24906. Eliminating highway at-grade crossings
Section Text

(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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 936.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (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).
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 49 - TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE V - RAIL PROGRAMS
PART C - PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 249 - NORTHEAST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 24906 - Eliminating highway at-grade crossings
Contains section 24906
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 84 Stat. 1327
106 Stat. 3515
108 Stat. 936
Public Law References Public Law 91-518, Public Law 102-533, Public Law 103-272
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