More than a decade ago, Metrolink and other commuter rail services throughout California sought and received permission to bypass a federal requirement to install ...

The first safety precautions were simple signs. Today, the familiar design is an X-shaped sign reading “Railroad Crossing,” usually accompanied by flashing lights and alarms. Earlier signs ...

The rationale behind the corridors is simple: Raise public awareness of highway safety through signs and education, threaten additional fines (double the fees and points on drivers' licenses ...