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Apr
2021
Research Results
Trespass Prevention Research Study – Worcester, MA
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespassing, trespass prevention, right-of-way trespass, railroad safety, stakeholder engagement
Abstract: This report shows the benefits of, document the lessons learned from, and provide recommendations for the implementation and evaluation of trespass prevention strategies.
Report Number
RR 21-08
Office
RDI-23
4
Sep
2020
Technical Reports
Trespass Risk in Quiet Zones
Subject
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: FRA, railroads, light rail, transit, trespass, right-of-way, quiet zone
Abstract: FRA sponsored a before-and-after research project looking at the risk of trespassing in quiet zones.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/37
Office
RDI-23
25
Aug
2020
Technical Reports
Trespasser Detection on Railroad Property Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the applicability, limitation, and effectiveness of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or “drones”) for trespass remote detection systems...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/33
Office
RDI-23
25
Aug
2020
Technical Reports
Trespasser Detection Systems on Railroad Rights-of-Way
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of fixed ROW trespass remote detection systems and the integration of these systems with law enforcement dispatch...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/34
Office
RDI-23
24
Nov
2014
Technical Reports
Countermeasures to Mitigate Intentional Deaths on Railroad Rights-of-Way: Lessons Learned and Next Steps
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, intentional fatality, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention, high speed rail
Abstract: Researchers summarized and compared existing strategies for preventing suicides on railroad tracks, including discussion of different points of intervention.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/36
Office
RDI-24