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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
1
Aug
2002
Technical Reports
Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned Literature Review, Current Practices, Conclusions
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Rails with trails, RWT, Shared use paths, Trails, Crossings, Highway rail grade crossings, Safety
Abstract: This report examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with shared use paths and other trails within or adjacent to active rail and transit tracks.
Report Number
DOT/VNTSC/FTA-04/05
1
Jan
2001
Other Reports
FAST Heavy Axle Load Program Safety Compendium
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, HAL, Operational Safety
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) have jointly funded research activity at the Facility for...
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2000
Technical Reports
Economics of Heavy Axle Loads: Predicted and Actual Benefits of HAL Operations
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Cost/Benefit Analysis, TTC, Transportation Test Center
Abstract: Over the past 15 years, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (formerly Research and Test Department of the Association of American Railroads) has devoted a great deal of...
Report Number
R-943
Office
RRD
1
Oct
2000
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Alternative Detection Technologies for Trains and Highway Vehicles at Highway Rail Intersections
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Detection Systems, Loss of Shunt, Intelligent Traffic Systems
Abstract: This study evaluated the performance of 5 prototype technologies for detecting trains and other vehicles at grade crossings without the use of track circuits.
Office
RRD