§ 24906. Eliminating highway at-grade crossings

• (a) 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 shall pay 20 percent of the cost of eliminating each highway at-grade crossing under the plan.