New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
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
Section 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.