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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPart 16 TransportationC Transportation PART 16 TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 1 RAILROADS Section 16 -101 Railroads to Improve Streets and Alleys Section 16 -102 Sidewalks to be Constructed by Railroads Section 16 -103 Climbing on Trains Section 16 -104 Penalty 0 c Transportation CHAPTER 1 RAILROADS Section 16 -101 Railroads to Improve Streets and Alleys Section 16 -102 Sidewalks to be Constructed by Railroads Section 16 -103 Climbing on Trains Section 16 - -104 Penalty SECTION 16 -101 RAILROADS TO IMPROVE STREETS AND ALLEYS When a railway occupies any portion of a street with its tracks running in a general direction of such street, either on or adjacent thereto, the railway company shall improve the space between its tracks and two (2) feet on either side thereof in the same manner that the remainder of the street is to be, or has been, improved, or with such other satisfactory material as the council by motion or resolution may approve. In case any railway company shall occupy an alley with its track or tracks, such company shall improve, gutter, drain, and grade such alley, and shall surface or pave it with the same material which is to be, or has been, used on the alley, or with such other satisfactory material as the council by motion or resolution may approve. When the tracks of any railroad company cross any street that is being or has been paved, the company shall pave as much of the street as is occupied by its track or tracks and two (2) feet on each side, using the same material as is to be, or has been, used on the street, or such other satisfactory material as the council by motion or resolution may approve. When more than one track crosses a street within a distance of one hundred (100) feet, measuring from inside rail to inside rail, the railroad company shall grade, gutter, drain, and curb the street area between its tracks, and surface or pave it with the same material which the city is to use or has used, on the street. Railroad companies shall keep all such improvements made by them in a good state of repair at all times. (Prior Code, 21 -1) SECTION 16 -102 SIDEWALKS TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY RAILROADS Railway companies shall construct sidewalks crossing their rights of way, using the same material as is used in adjacent sidewalks insofar as this is practicable under the circumstances. They shall construct sidewalks on both sides of the streets when both sides are used by pedestrians. The company shall keep such sidewalks in a good state of repair at all times. (Prior Code, 21 -2) SECTION 16 -103 CLIMBING ON TRAINS It is unlawful for any person to climb upon, hold to, or in any manner attach himself to, any railway train, locomotive, or railway car, while such is in motion within the city, unless such person is acting in line of duty, or to board any train or railroad car, including a passenger, freight, or other car, except with a proper ticket or the permission of the person in charge of the train or car or in line of duty. (Prior Code, 21 -3) SECTION 16 -104 PENALTY Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in Section 1 -108 of this code. (Prior Code, Sec. 21 -7)