U.S. Code > Title 49 Transportation > SUBTITLE V—RAIL PROGRAMS (§§ 20101—28505) > PART B—ASSISTANCE (§§ 22101—22706) > CHAPTER 225—FEDERAL GRANTS TO STATES FOR HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETY (§§ 22501—22505) > § 22501. Financial assistance to States for certain projects

§ 22501. Financial assistance to States for certain projects

The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants—
(1) to a maximum of 3 States per year for development or continuance of enhanced public education and awareness activities, in combination with targeted law enforcement, to significantly reduce violations of traffic laws at highway-rail grade crossings and to help prevent and reduce injuries and fatalities along railroad rights-of-way; and
(2) to provide for priority highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements, including the installation, repair, or improvement of—
(A) railroad crossing signals, gates, and related technologies, including median barriers and four quadrant gates;
(B) highway traffic signalization, including highway signals tied to railroad signal systems;
(C) highway lighting and crossing approach signage;
(D) roadway improvements, including railroad crossing panels and surfaces; and
(E) related work to mitigate dangerous conditions.