49 U.S.C. § 24906

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Section 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.

49 U.S.C. § 24906

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

HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTE
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).