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Technical Reports
Compilation of State Laws and Regulations Affecting Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, 7th Edition
Keywords: grade crossings; crossing consolidation; crossing closure; warning devices; passive; active; driver; trespassing; vandalism
Abstract: Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Trespasser Programs Keywords
Research Results
Rail Crossing Violation Warning Application – Phase II
Keywords: Grade crossing, Connected Vehicles, CV, Dedicated Short-Range Communications, DSRC, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, GNSS, real-time kinematic, RTK, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE 1570, Rail Crossing Violation Warning, RCVW, t
Abstract: Using Connected Vehicle ideas, the Rail Crossing Violation Warning system design can potentially enhance and transform rail crossing safety.
Technical Reports
High Speed Rail Noise Standards and Regulations
Keywords: European Union, EU, standards, regulations, codes, recommended practices, rolling stock, high speed rail
Press Releases
FRA Launches Risk Reduction Safety Program
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule, launching the Risk Reduction Program (RRP) to support an increasing...
Environmental Review Documents
State of California approved NEPA Assignment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Keywords: National Environmental Policy Act, NEPA, California High-Speed Rail
Abstract: NEPA Assignment for California High Speed Rail Authority was approved on July 23,2019California is the only state to have executed NEPA Assignment Memorandum of Understanding (...