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Grade Separation

Intersections that must serve vehicles, pedestrians, and possibly railroad traffic limit the capacity of a road. Providing overpasses or underpasses—known as grade separation—at these crossing points allows traffic to flow freely. This in turn makes conditions safer for vehicles, pedestrians, and trains. Removing road–railroad intersections can increase speeds for both road and rail traffic.

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