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Jan
2013
Technical Reports
A Radar Vehicle Detection System for Four-Quadrant Gate Warning Systems and Blocked Crossing Detection
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Microwave radar, vehicle detection, Wavetronix, four-quadrant gate, blocked railroad crossing, exit gates, obstacle detection, IODS, island radar,
Abstract: This report compares two vehicle detection technologies for grade crossings. Findings suggest radar detection is a cost-effective replacement for ground-based sensors. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/24
Office
RRD
9
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
Understanding Driver Behavior at Grade Crossings through Signal Detection Theory
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, signal detection theory, grade crossing safety, driver compliance, safety factors
Abstract: Researchers modeled motorist decision-making strategies at grade crossings to compare the influence of warning devices and countermeasures in 1986 and 2007.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/01
Office
RRD
31
Dec
2012
Technical Reports
Highway-Rail Intersection GPS-Based In-Vehicle Warning Systems—Literature Review and Recommendations
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossings, in-vehicle warning, Finland, France, Finnish, French, level crossing, railroad safety, GPS, global positioning system, navigation system, intelligent transportation systems, advanced technology, multimodal integration
Abstract: This review examined international progress in developing GPS-based, in-vehicle warning systems for grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/23
Office
RRD
1
Oct
2012
Technical Reports
Grade Crossing Evaluation Tools and Risk Assessment
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Office
RRS
1
Aug
2012
Technical Reports
Use of Traffic Channelization Devices at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: traffic channelization devices, median barriers, safety
Abstract: Researchers detailed the use of barriers that physically separate lanes and median barriers to improve safety at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/11
Office
RRD