Nebraska § 74-1314 - Political subdivision; determine need for railroad crossing safety measure; notice to railroad; priority.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 74-1314 — Political subdivision; determine need for railroad crossing safety measure; notice to railroad; priority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 74-1314. Political subdivision; determine need for railroad crossing safety measure; notice to railroad; priority.
When any political subdivision of this state determines that public safety will be improved by eliminating a crossing, by the installation, substantial modification, or improvement of automatic railroad grade crossing protection, or by construction of an overpass or underpass where a street, road, or highway intersects with a line of the railroad company within its jurisdiction, and demand is made upon the railroad company concerned, the political subdivision shall inform the department of such fact.
Upon receiving such notice, or upon its own determination, the department shall forthwith examine the crossing concerned, in conjunction with representatives of the political subdivision, to determine whether the position of such crossing on the priority list established under section 74-1312 should be adjusted.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 74-1314
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 74-1314 cover?
Section 74-1314 ("Political subdivision; determine need for railroad crossing safety measure; notice to railroad; priority.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 74-1314?
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