The Secretary of Transportation shall make grants—
(1)
to a maximum of 3 States per year for development or continuance of enhanced public education and awareness activities, in combination with targeted law enforcement, to significantly reduce violations of traffic laws at highway-rail grade crossings and to help prevent and reduce injuries and fatalities along railroad rights-of-way; and
(2)
to provide for priority highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements, including the installation, repair, or improvement of—
(A)
railroad crossing signals, gates, and related technologies, including median barriers and four quadrant gates;
(B)
highway traffic signalization, including highway signals tied to railroad signal systems;
(C)
highway lighting and crossing approach signage;
(D)
roadway improvements, including railroad crossing panels and surfaces; and
(E)
related work to mitigate dangerous conditions.