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Amtrak Accident - Non-Working Crossing Signals

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[quote user="Paul_D_North_Jr"] Maybe one additional ''Maintenance and Protection of Traffic'' = ''MPT''  measure that could be taken whenever the crossing signals are being worked on -''deranged'', per the term of art from Falcon48 (thank you, sir) - would be to equip the signal crew with a couple of highway ''Yield'' signs that they could temporarily hang on or over the flashers and crossbucks.  That would be to supersede those devices to notify and emphasize the motorists that the signals might not be working properly or otherwise can't be relied upon, until they have been fully tested and found to be operating correctly. Or an additional person could just be assigned by the railroad - and paid, of course - to flag the crossing and provide more affirmative indications of when it's safe to cross, and when it's not, until the signal work is done . . . <IMG alt=Whistling src="http://cs.trains.com/trccs/emoticons/icon_smile_whistling.gif">  - Paul North.  [/quote] Why not just add permanent YIELD signs to signalized crossings?  It would protect the crossing if the signals fail to activate, or if they are disabled for repair work.  A fixed YIELD sign at a signalized crossing would not conflict with any other laws pertaining to the crossing.
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