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1 Jun 1977

Technical Reports

Summary Statistics of the National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory for Public At-Grade Crossings

Author
John S. Hitz

Subject Best Practices, Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Abstract:

This report presents statistical summaries of characteristics for public grade crossings as of August 1976 to aid in funding allocation for future crossing improvements.

Report Number
FRA-OPPD-77-8; DOT-TSC-FRA-77-10
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1976

Technical Reports

Special Bibliography: Railroad Safety Research

Author
Railroad Research Information Service

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing Technology, Hazardous Materials, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Railroad Safety, Track Design, Car Design, Locomotive Design, Control Systems, Inspections, Life Cycle

Report Number
FRA OR&D 76-280
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1976

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1975

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the forty-first annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents/incidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad...

Office
RRS

1 Jan 1976

Other Reports

National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory : Update Manual

Author
U.S. Department of Transportation

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Abstract: The purpose of this manual is to establish a set of procedures that will provide an- up.to-date and accurate database for: 1. A National Railroad-Highway Crossing Information...

1 Aug 1975

Technical Reports

A Methodology for Determination of Grade Crossing Resource - Allocation Guidelines

Author
John B. Hopkins, Morrin E. Hazel

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Rail Safety, Motorist Warning Systems, Transportation Safety Resource Allocation

Abstract:

This report describes an analytical approach to estimating the benefits, costs, and implementation implications associated with allocating grade crossing safety resources.

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-76-04
Office
RRD