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Mar
2007
Technical Reports
Human Factors Guidelines for Intelligent Transportation Systems at the Highway-Rail Intersection: Technical Report
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: human factors; grade crossing; highway-rail inspection
Abstract: This report details the process of developing a set of human factors guidelines for the use of intelligent transportation systems at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/04
Office
RRD
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
Dec
2005
Technical Reports
Damage Assessment of Railroad Tank Cars Involved in Accidents: Phase I - Literature Search and Evaluation
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Tank cars, damage assessment, guidelines
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is conducting a research project titled, "Damage Assessment of Tank Cars Involved in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/12
Office
RRD
1
Sep
2002
Technical Reports
Locomotive Crashworthiness Impact Test No. 1: Test Procedures, Instrumentation and Data
Subject
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Hopper Cars, Impact Test, Angle of Attack
Abstract: A full-scale locomotive impact test was performed August 1, 2002. The test involved a SD-45 locomotive, modified to meet AAR Specification S-580, and three trailing loaded hopper...
Report Number
DTFR53-93-C-00001
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