Bells, lights and cross bars are safety measures on railroad crossings.
stop line school crossings railroad crossings pedestrian crossings
Trains
As of recent estimates, there are approximately 130,000 public and private railroad crossings in the United States. This number can vary slightly due to changes in infrastructure and safety regulations. The Federal Railroad Administration monitors these crossings to enhance safety and reduce accidents.
Railroad crossings
Railroad crossings
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Yes it is.
Bus
Yes they do. Uncontrolled has no gates, and only a X sign for RR crossing. It may (or may not) have lights on a side pole.
Cost. They only use the barriers at high-traffic crossings to save money.
No!