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1
May
2008
Technical Reports
Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Research and Inquiry
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: rail safety
Abstract: This report documents an FRA safety inquiry that included public meetings, electronic comment submissions, and panel discussions regarding safety of private grade crossings....
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2007
Technical Reports
Effects of Active Warning Reliability on Motorist Compliance at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Warning reliability, highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, grade crossing safety, active crossings, motorist compliance
Abstract: Researchers tested drivers’ perception of warning device reliability, finding that drivers were more likely to ignore warning signals that were perceived as unreliable.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/06
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2007
Technical Reports
Evaluation of the School Street Four-Quadrant Gate/In-Cab Signaling Grade Crossing System
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Four-quadrant gates, highway-railroad grade crossings, high-speed rail, railroad,
Abstract: This study evaluated the safety benefits and performance of a four-quadrant gate and obstruction detection system at a grade crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/09
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2007
Technical Reports
Human Factors Guidelines for Intelligent Transportation Systems at the Highway-Rail Intersection: Technical Report
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: human factors; grade crossing; highway-rail inspection
Abstract: This report details the process of developing a set of human factors guidelines for the use of intelligent transportation systems at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/04
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2006
Technical Reports
Human Factors Guidance for Intelligent Transportation Systems at the Highway-Rail Intersection
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Human factors, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), highway-rail intersection (HRI), grade crossing
Abstract: This document provides recommendations for implementing intelligent transportation systems at grade crossings, focused on the needs of drivers and road users.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/26
Office
RRD