grade crossing
noun
: a crossing of highways, railroad tracks, or pedestrian walks or combinations of these on the same level
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The project would improve five highway-rail grade crossings of roadways to connect the historically Black neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale with the wealthier areas in the eastern part of the city.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
And a number of people have been struck by trains downtown, where there are many grade crossings, in recent years.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2024
Driving the news: Freight train and commuter rail operators will now sound off their horns throughout the day at all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo — even areas that have been designated as quiet zones, the Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific announced in a joint statement this week.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
Also taking place will be the installation of new interlockings and maintenance of existing grade crossings with additional safety features.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2024
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
And a number of people have been struck by trains downtown, where there are many grade crossings, in recent years.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Jan. 2024
Driving the news: Freight train and commuter rail operators will now sound off their horns throughout the day at all grade crossings from Ogden to Provo — even areas that have been designated as quiet zones, the Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific announced in a joint statement this week.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
Also taking place will be the installation of new interlockings and maintenance of existing grade crossings with additional safety features.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2024
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“Grade crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20crossing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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