ยง 53-f. Joint inspection of traffic-control signals interconnected
with highway-rail at-grade crossing warning systems. 1. Notwithstanding
the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the commissioner is
authorized to establish, implement, and exercise oversight over a
program to coordinate the inspection of traffic-control signals
interconnected with highway-rail at-grade crossing warning systems.
2. Pursuant to the program established under subdivision one of this
section, the department of transportation shall establish a procedure
applicable to every railroad corporation and each municipality having
jurisdiction of a highway on which there is an at-grade rail crossing
warning system interconnected with a traffic-control signal for the
coordinated operation and biennial inspection of any traffic-control
signal interconnected with a highway-rail at-grade crossing warning
system. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to alter or impair such
railroad corporation's existing responsibility for maintenance of, and
access to, the highway-rail at-grade crossing warning system.
3. For the purposes of this section, the term "traffic-control signal"
shall have the same meaning as such term is defined by section one
hundred fifty-four of the vehicle and traffic law.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Construction, Operation and Management
50 - Liability of Corporation to Employees of Contractor.
52 - Fences, Farm Crossings and Cattle-Guards.
52-A - Fences Along Road Operated by Electric Third Rail.
52-B - Fences Along Right of Way.
52-C - Fences in Queens County.
52-E - Penalties for Littering.
53 - Sign Boards, Flagmen and Gates at Crossings.
53-B - Ringing Bells and Blowing Whistles at Crossings.
53-C - Obstructing Farm and Highway Crossings.
53-D - Unlawful Propulsion of a Missile at Railroad Trains.
53-E - Unlawful Interference With a Railroad Train.
54 - Notice of Starting Trains; No Preferences.
55 - Accommodation of Connecting Roads.
56 - Locomotives Must Stop at Grade Crossings.
58 - Excess Charge When Fare Paid on Cars.
59 - Penalty for Excessive Fare.
60 - Issue and Use of Mileage Books.
61 - Passenger Refusing to Pay Fare May Be Ejected.
61-A - Sounding of Certain Signals on Railroad Cars by Unauthorized Persons.
62 - Sleeping and Parlor Cars.
63 - Persons Employed as Drivers, Conductors, Motormen or Gripmen.
65 - Conductors and Employees Must Wear Badges.
67 - Penalties for Injuries to Baggage.
68 - Unclaimed Freight and Baggage.
69 - Minimum Standards for Track Inspection and Maintenance.
70 - Rights and Liabilities as Common Carriers.
71-A - Reflective Whistle Signs.
72 - Inspection of Locomotives.
73 - Inspectors of Locomotives.
74 - Care of Steam Locomotives; Steam and Water Cocks; Penalty.
75 - Commissioner of Transportation May Approve Other Safeguards.
76 - Use of Stoves or Furnaces Prohibited; Exceptions.
76-A - Motor Cars and Equipment.
76-B - Equipment Required on Motor Vehicles Transporting Railroad Employees; Penalty.
77-A - First-Aid Equipment on Locomotives.
77-B - Speedometers on Certain Locomotives.
78 - Coal Jimmies and Caboose Cars.
78-A - Electric or Battery-Powered Markers.
81 - Violation of Sections Seventy-Seven, Seventy-Seven-C, Seventy-Eight, Seventy-Nine, and Eighty.
82 - Canada Thistles to Be Cut.
83 - Riding on Platform; Walking Along Track.
83-B - Trespass Upon Railroad Premises.
84 - Corporations May Establish Ferries.
85 - Certain Railroads May Cease Operation in Winter.
86 - Certain Railroads Need Not Be Operated Beyond June, July, August and September.
88 - When Railroads May Designate Police Officers.
89 - New Railroads Across Streets.
90 - New Streets Across Railroads.
91 - Alteration or Rehabilitation of Existing Crossing.
92 - Acquisition of Land, Right or Easement in Crossing.
93 - Repair of Bridges and Subways at Crossings.
93-A - Maintenance and Removal of Highway-Railroad Crossing at Grade.
93-B - Maintenance and Removal of Highway-Railroad Separation Structures.
94 - Performance of Work; Division of Expenses; Accounting; Claims for Damages; Valuation.
95 - Proceedings by Commissioner of Transportation for Alteration of Existing Crossings.
96 - Proceedings to Enforce Orders of Commissioner of Transportation.
97 - Intercity Rail Passenger Service.
98 - Intersection of Railroads.
99 - Application of Foregoing Section.
100 - Temporary Leave Granted by Court to a Street Surface Railroad; Bond.
101 - Consent of Commissioner of Transportation in Certain Cases.
104 - Compliance With Orders of Commissioner of Transportation.
108 - Approval of Appliances in Cities Having a Population of One Million Inhabitants or Over.