By City News Service Feb 27, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Grade crossings at four streets along a Metrolink line in Palmdale and Lancaster will be enhanced for safety using up to $13.6 million in funds awarded to the rail system through the Federal Highway Administration Section 130 Program. The safety improvements will take place at street crossings along its Antelope Valley Line, at avenues J and K in Lancaster, Avenue P in Palmdale and Avenue M, which encompasses both cities, Metrolink said. Enhancements include automatic pedestrian gates with emergency exit swing gates, changes to the crossing warning system for more advance warning time, median widening and extending and changes to traffic signals, according to Metrolink Board Chair Ara Najarian.