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Appendix A - MBTA

The photographs included below show various active and passive crossings at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail stations.
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This image depicts an active crossing at Halifax station with railroad crossing signs and lights (off in the image) to warn pedestrians that a train is coming. There is also a “Look Before Crossing” sign visible.

Example of active crossing—Halifax Station

This image shows a passive crossing at Manchester stations with a yellow line and “Stand Back” written on the pavement at the track crossing.

Example of passive crossing—Manchester Station

This image shows worn, faded pavement markings at a train crossing at Ayer station.

Worn-out or faded pavement markings—Ayer Station

This image shows worn, faded pavement markings at a train crossing at Brandeis/Roberts station.

Worn-out or faded pavement markings—Brandeis/Roberts Station

This image shows worn, faded pavement markings at a train crossing at Wellesley Hills station.

Worn-out or faded pavement markings—Wellesley Hills Station

This image shows a “Look Before Crossing” sign at the far side of a train crossing at Manchester station. This image shows the far side of a train crossing with no crossing sign at Manchester station.
This image shows the far side of a train crossing with no crossing sign at Manchester station.

“Look before crossing” signage only on one side of the crossing—Manchester Station

This image shows an obstructed “Look Before Crossing” sign at a train crossing at Roslindale Village Station.

Obstructed signage—Roslindale Village Station

This image shows an obstructed “Look Before Crossing” sign at a train crossing at Walpole Station.

Obstructed signage—Walpole Station

Date published: March 10, 2025

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