Sentences with phrase «grade rail crossings»

Map indicating the location and type of facilities in the project.For projects involving freight rail, a map showing rail facilities, rail lines, and at - grade rail crossings.

The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would require the state Department of Transportation to undertake a safety study of level grade rail crossings in New York.

At 1 p.m., Sen. David Carlucci calls for a statewide study of level grade rail crossings in the wake of the deadly Metro - North crash in Valhalla, 11 Orchard St., Nanuet.

Two suburban lawmakers on Friday called on the GOP - led state Senate to pass a bill that would require a Department of Transportation study of level grade rail crossing safety statewide.

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There are about 5,304 rail grade crossings in New York.

Cuomo had previously called for a complete elimination of rail grade crossings in the state following the accident.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for a number of commuter rail safety changes, including an elimination to grade - level crossings.

After 70 years of stagnation, all 100 transformative LIRR capital projects are moving forward, including the Main Line Third Track, Double Track, Jamaica Station Reconstruction, 39 renovated Long Island Rail Road stations and grade crossing eliminations — modernizing transportation across the region to provide a state - of - the - art system for Long Island.

Cuomo implored local elected officials to support eliminating grade crossings on commuter rail lines.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for an overhaul of grade crossings on commuter rail lines, calling the street - level intersections «dangerous» and saying everybody should be «ashamed» that they still exist.

Cuomo is trying to earn support from several Nassau County incorporated villages for his plan to build a third track on the Long Island Rail Road's Main Line — even if it means tacking on the expense of eliminating seven grade crossings along the route.

Sound walls, rail vibration controls, road improvements, seven grade - crossing eliminations, six new parking garages and a new surface parking lot.

This project will not only build the track, but it will also modernize the Long Island Rail Road with a new signal system, remove dangerous grade crossings literally saving lives, accommodate positive train control, and bring additional commuter parking.»

The plan also calls for replacing 20 miles of track with new signals and switches; 20 new power or electric substations; widening or increasing the height of seven bridges; upgraded station platforms and eliminating seven rail grade crossings.

Public education campaigns on highway - rail grade crossing safety and the danger of trespassing on rail property are also administered by FRA.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it is accepting applications for $ 73 million in grant funding for projects that can strengthen intercity passenger rail, support capital projects and boost safety initiatives that may include the implementation of positive train control, improved highway - rail grade crossings, and congestion mitigation.

The new six - lane roadway underpass and double - decker railroad bridge will eliminate these sizeable traffic delays along with the potential for rail - grade crossing collisions.

Previously released funding will also pay for upgrades to tracks, bridges and safety improvements at highway - rail grade crossings, station enhancements, and construction of a $ 23 million maintenance facility in Charlotte.

This Web site provides a compendium of highway - rail grade crossing safety information for drivers, motor carriers, and users of commercial motor vehicles.

FMCSAhas launched a nationwide educational campaign to remind commercial motor vehicle drivers of the precautions they must take at highway - rail grade crossings.

It is a «one stop shop» for readers who want to learn more about the critical importance of rail grade crossing safety.

FRA enforce rail safety regulations and statutes through routine inspections (sample of track, locomotives, rail cars, operating practices, signals and train control systems, and hazardous material shipments for compliance with Federal safety standards at high risk areas) and broader assessments; investigate and analyze accidents; manage state involvement in rail safety programs; and implement highway - rail grade crossing programs.

This includes program areas such as: highway - rail grade crossing safety, pedestrian / bicycle safety, run - off - the - road crashes and guardrail safety, roadway hazard elimination, work zone safety, speed management, aggressive driving and red light running prevention, minimum drinking age, seat belt usage, drunk driving and standard blood alcohol levels enforcement, repeat offenders» penalties, open containers laws, and drug offender's license suspension.