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Dec
2012
Technical Reports
Driver Behavior Analysis at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings using Field Operational Test Data – Heavy Trucks
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Driver behavior, highway-rail intersection, grade crossing, accident reduction, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers examined behaviors of heavy vehicle drivers at grade crossings, such as engaging in non-driving tasks and failing to look both ways before crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/22
Office
RRD
4
Feb
2011
Environmental Review Documents
Virginia Arkendale to Powell's Creek Third Track: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Intercity Passenger Rail Investment
Keywords: Virginia, Arkendale, Powell's Creek, FONSI
1
Jan
2011
Technical Reports
Railroad Infrastructure Trespass Detection Performance Guidelines
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Obstacle detection; obstacle intrusion systems; intrusion detection; alternative detection technology systems; Right-of-way; trespass detection; deterrent system; railroad; railroad bridge; security; security system; motion detectors.
Abstract: This report discusses whether a video-based trespass monitoring and deterrent system for railroads may be useful in areas where trespassing is likely.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/01
Office
RRD
15
Dec
2010
Environmental Review Documents
Virginia Arkendale to Powell's Creek Third Track: Environmental Assessment (EA)
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Intercity Passenger Rail Investment
Keywords: Virginia, Arkendale, Powell's Creek, EA
1
Nov
2009
Research Results
North Carolina Department of Transportation's "Sealed Corridor" Assessment - Phase IV
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Sealed Corridor, private grade crossing, grade crossing improvements, safety benefits
Abstract: This report assesses Phase IV of North Carolina's Sealed Corridor program, which closed or added warning devices to 44 private crossings from 1990 to 2008.
Report Number
RR09-21
Office
RDI-21