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9
Aug
2024
Other Reports
Federal Railroad Administration Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms
Subject
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: This Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms (Guide) is intended to provide guidance to operating railroads and States on completing the U.S. DOT Crossing...
Office
RRS-23
6
Jan
2015
Other Reports
Federal Railroad Administration Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms
Subject
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: This Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms (Guide) is intended to provide guidance to operating railroads and States on completing the U.S. DOT Crossing...
Office
RRS-23
1
Jan
2009
Other Reports
An Application of Signal Detection Theory for Understanding Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: An Application of Signal Detection Theory for Understanding Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: This study found that the effectiveness of warning devices comes primarily from encouraging drivers to stop, rather than from increased sensitivity to approaching trains.
Office
RRD
1
Jun
2002
Other Reports
The Effect of Installation Location on Railroad Horn Sound Levels
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Grade Crossings
Keywords: Railroad grade crossings; Sound level; Locomotives; Acoustic measurement; Noise measurement; Noise control ; Locomotive sounds; Audible warning devices; Horns; Railroad safety
Abstract: Following a proposed rule on locomotive horn use at grade crossings, this study evaluated horn types and placements to assess sound levels in and around the locomotive. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/02
19
Jul
1996
Other Reports
Highway-Rail Crossing Accident/Incident and Inventory Bulletin: No. 18 Calendar Year 1995
Subject
Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: The eighteenth annual report, issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Safety, combines Highway-Rail Crossing Accident/Incident statistics with the National...
Office
RRS