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Jan
2014
Waiver Requests
Illinois DOT (IDOT) Buy America Waiver Request for SureClose Gate Hinge by D&D Technology
Subject
Buy America
Abstract: Illinois DOT (IDOT) Buy America Waiver Request for SureClose Gate Hinge by D&D Technology
30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Effect of Gate Skirts on Pedestrian Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Gate skirts, highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, pedestrian gates, violations, enhancement, safety, Train Activations
Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of gate skirts (barriers intended to block pedestrians from crossing under gates) in reducing the number of trespass violations.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/51
Office
RRD
16
Aug
2013
Research Results
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study (PEERS)
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, education, enforcement, violations, effectiveness, Public Education and Enforcement Research Study, PEERS
Abstract: Researchers examined the cost and effectiveness of education and enforcement techniques (such as citations, warnings, and outreach) at highway-rail grade crossings.
Report Number
RR 13-37
Office
RDI-23
20
May
2013
Technical Reports
Driver Behavior Analysis at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings using Field Operational Test Data—Light Vehicles
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Driver behavior, highway-rail intersection, grade crossing, accident reduction, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers examined driver behaviors when approaching grade crossings, such as engaging in non-driving tasks and failing to look both ways before crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/28
Office
RRD
23
Apr
2013
Waiver Requests
Amtrak No. 32.75 Special Turnouts Buy America Waiver Decision
Subject
Buy America
Keywords: Buy america, waiver requests
Abstract: Amtrak requested a waiver from FRA’s Buy America requirement to purchase four No. 32.75 Special Turnouts manufactured by Nortrak for use in the New York City to Trenton, NY, HSIPR...
Waiver Requestor
Amtrak
Office
RCC