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30
Aug
2021
Technical Reports
Compilation of State Laws and Regulations Affecting Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, 7th Edition
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
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
Office
RRS
30
Jul
2021
Research Results
Rail Crossing Violation Warning Application – Phase II
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
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.
Report Number
RR 21-12
Office
RDI-23
16
Apr
2021
Research Results
Automated Video Inspection System for Grade Crossing Safety
Subject
Artificial Intelligence,
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, artificial intelligence, forward-facing video, grade crossing safety
Abstract: FRA sponsored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) task to help reduce incidents at highway-rail crossings and improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.
Report Number
RR 21-05
Office
RDI-21
26
Oct
2020
Research Results
Gate Skirts Research at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing in Ramsey, NJ
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Pedestrian gates, gate skirts, grade crossing, railroad safety
Abstract: Gate skirts installed at a grade crossing in New Jersey showed a positive pedestrian safety benefit.
Report Number
RR 20-20
Office
RDI-23
28
Jun
2019
Technical Reports
Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, railroads, safety, signage, LED-enhanced signs, violations, dynamic envelope
Abstract: This study examined whether LED-enhanced R8-8 ("Do Not Stop on Tracks") signs could significantly reduce the frequency of vehicles stopping on tracks.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/21
Office
RDI-23