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18
Feb
2020
Environmental Review Documents
Port Bienville Railroad Project: Combined FEIS and ROD Appendix A – Public Hearing/DEIS Distribution List
Subject
Enforcement
Keywords: Port Bienville Railroad Project; FEIS; ROD; Public Hearing
31
May
2016
Reports to Congress
Industry Response to Safety Advisories
Subject
Safety Advisories
Keywords: Safety, Safety Advisories, Infrastructure
Abstract: On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114-94). The FAST Act in section 11406(e), “Speed Limit...
25
Jul
2014
Reports to Congress
2013 FRA Report to Congress: Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates
Subject
Enforcement
Keywords: unment statutory mandates; ntsb; inspector general
Abstract: 2013 FRA Report to Congress on Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates and Address Open Recommendations by the NTSB and DOT's Inspector General Regarding Railroad...
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Enforcement,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/19
Office
RRD
1
Sep
2006
Technical Reports
Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Performance Measures,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Right of way, Trespass detection, deterrent system, Railroad bridge, Security system, Motion detectors, Infrared illuminators, central processing units
Abstract: Researchers evaluated a prototype video-based trespassing prevention system that used an attendant to warn trespassers in real time and to contact police if necessary.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/03
Office
RDI-21