Report of an Investigation into the Subject of the Gradual Abolition of the Crossing of Highways by Railroads at Grade is a groundbreaking work of transportation policy. Written by the visionary engineer Augustus W. Locke, this report argues for the gradual elimination of railroad crossings at street level, citing the many dangers and inconveniences associated with this practice. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and development of transportation infrastructure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.