PRIVATE HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS.

SEC. 11402. PRIVATE HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS. (a) In general.—The Secretary, in consultation with railroad carriers, shall conduct a study to— (1) determine whether limitations or weaknesses exist regarding the availability and usefulness for safety purposes of data on private highway-rail grade crossings; and (2) evaluate existing engineering practices on private highway-rail grade crossings. (b) Contents.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make recommendations as necessary to improve— (1) the utility of the data on private highway-rail grade crossings; and (2) the implementation of private highway-rail crossing safety measures, including signage and warning systems. (c) Report.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report of the findings of the study and any recommendations for further action.