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Editorial
July 3, 1923
Perth Amboy Evening News
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Editorial urges elimination or protection of all grade crossings to prevent fatalities, citing a recent train accident near Glassboro, New Jersey, and calls for gates, lights, or gongs on highways while long-term elimination proceeds.
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UNPROTECTED GRADE CROSSINGS
There should be no such thing as an unprotected grade crossing. Two more persons met their death on Sunday when a train struck them at an unprotected grade crossing near Glassboro, in New Jersey. Every day or two the deadly grade crossings claim victims.
While it may not be possible to eliminate the grade crossings at once, it is possible to see that every one is protected in some way. There is no excuse for an unprotected grade crossing in these days. On all the main arteries of travel, particularly on the highways, there ought to be safety gates, even in the country. At least to be expected elsewhere is a gong and red light.
Slowly but surely the most dangerous crossings at grade are being eliminated, but it will take a long time to complete this work which means an expenditure of many millions of dollars. In the meantime every precaution should be taken to safeguard human life.
In sections of the state there are hundreds of unprotected crossings; the motorist comes upon them most unexpectedly when traveling in the southern part of the state.
There should be no such thing as an unprotected grade crossing. Two more persons met their death on Sunday when a train struck them at an unprotected grade crossing near Glassboro, in New Jersey. Every day or two the deadly grade crossings claim victims.
While it may not be possible to eliminate the grade crossings at once, it is possible to see that every one is protected in some way. There is no excuse for an unprotected grade crossing in these days. On all the main arteries of travel, particularly on the highways, there ought to be safety gates, even in the country. At least to be expected elsewhere is a gong and red light.
Slowly but surely the most dangerous crossings at grade are being eliminated, but it will take a long time to complete this work which means an expenditure of many millions of dollars. In the meantime every precaution should be taken to safeguard human life.
In sections of the state there are hundreds of unprotected crossings; the motorist comes upon them most unexpectedly when traveling in the southern part of the state.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Grade Crossings
Railroad Safety
Public Protection
Unprotected Crossings
New Jersey Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Glassboro, New Jersey
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Safety At Unprotected Grade Crossings
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Immediate Protections And Elimination
Key Figures
Glassboro, New Jersey
Key Arguments
No Such Thing As Unprotected Grade Crossing Should Exist
Recent Deaths At Crossing Near Glassboro Highlight Danger
Every Crossing Must Be Protected With Gates, Gongs, Or Lights
Elimination Of Dangerous Crossings Is Progressing But Slow And Costly
Interim Precautions Essential To Safeguard Lives
Hundreds Of Unprotected Crossings In Southern State Sections Surprise Motorists