Encinitas has just received a preliminary ruling from the California Public Utilities Commission that will allow it to build two, long-sought, at-grade crossings over the railroad tracks in Leucadia, the city manager announced. Encinitas began funding conceptual design work for the project during the city’s 2021-2022 fiscal year, the project web page states. Railroad officials typically oppose such projects on safety grounds, saying it’s best to keep trains and pedestrians separate. On the west side, there are more homes, plus the beach and many restaurants and shops, the project web page states. In order to have the two new crossing points, Encinitas will need to include special safety measures.