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Highway & Railway Crossings <br /> <br />(-a rousing roads and rails is <br />argual, l? flae most important <br />~..J safeiv detail in a trail system. <br />,-\.KSIITO standards should be <br />zo;tsultcc, iii Ihese instances. <br /> <br />Thfi' roadwqy ~rosdng incorporates visible <br />signage that protects and informs trail <br />,sen' without detractingJbm the natural <br />beaut), of the/anc/rcape. <br /> <br />Crossing Detail Minimums <br />for New Construction <br /> <br />° A stop sign located a safe distance back from the crossing but still allowing <br />the trail user enough visibility to see both directions for traffic. <br /> <br />· A warning sign indicating that there is a crossing ahead, and that the trail <br />i user will be required to stop. <br /> <br />· A ~tdped crossing painted on the Surface of the roadxvay. In the case of a <br />!rail crossing, a rail "infill" that has been reviexved and approved by the <br />owner of the rail line. Ifa timber infill is used, it is critical that it is correctly <br />i~ m/l led to reduce tripping, especially by skaters. <br /> <br />i ® A sign along the roadway or rail line that notifies the vehicle driver or train <br />!engineer that there is an upcoming trail crossing. The rail line owner may <br />i have company standards for these types of warning signs and must be <br />i .c.onsulmd <br /> <br /> ! <br /> <br />This rail ,tossing employs ?he use of sign age, guard railings and tactile paving to protect <br />trail users. <br /> <br /> <br />