17 CRR-NY 8C.02NY-CRR
STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 17. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER V. NEW YORK STATE SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS—2009 EDITION
PART 8. TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR RAILROAD AND LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT GRADE CROSSINGS
CHAPTER 8C. FLASHING-LIGHT SIGNALS, GATES, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
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8C.02 Flashing-Light Signals
DELETE paragraph 09.
INSERT the following paragraphs:
Standard:
07A When the rail traffic clears the grade crossing, and if no other rail traffic is detected, the gate arm shall ascend to its upright position, following which the flashing-light signals and the lights on the gate arm shall cease operation.
Guidance:
07B If used, flashing-light signals should be located longitudinally to meet minimum clearances indicated in Figures 8C-2 and 8C-101 except where such location would adversely affect signal visibility.
Standard:
08A Stand-by power shall consist of sufficient capacity to provide normal operation of the system for 48 hours following primary power failure.
Option:
08B Standby power may consist of sources other than batteries.
Guidance:
14A When conditions require, such as on multi-lane approaches or where limited signal visibility exists, supplemental overhead installations or additional pole-mounted flashing-light signals installed on the left side of an approach roadway, on the near or far side of the crossings, should be used.
17 CRR-NY 8C.02
Current through December 15, 2022
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