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1
May
2010
Technical Reports
The Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Master Plan
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Infrastructure Master Plan, Trip-Time Improvements, Expanded Service, Freight Service Plans
Abstract: The Northeast Corridor (NEC) Infrastructure Master Plan is the result of a precedent-setting region-wide collaboration among 12 Northeast states and the District of Columbia,...
Office
RRD
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
31
Oct
2009
Technical Reports
Compilation of State Laws and Regulations Affecting Highway-Rail Grade Crossings 5th Edition
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: crossing consolidation; crossing closure; warning devices; passive; active; driver; trespassing; vandalism
Abstract: This Compilation of State Laws and Regulations on Matters Affecting Highway-Rail Crossings, Fifth Edition is intended to provide an up-to-date and more expansive look at the...
Office
RRS
1
Apr
2009
Technical Reports
Quasi-Static Test on a State-of-the-Art Collision Post and End Post Assembly
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Quasi-Static Test, Collision Post, End Post
Abstract: This test evaluated the quasi-static method for demonstrating energy absorption and graceful deformation as outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking for front-end strength of...
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2009
Other Reports
An Application of Signal Detection Theory for Understanding Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: An Application of Signal Detection Theory for Understanding Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: This study found that the effectiveness of warning devices comes primarily from encouraging drivers to stop, rather than from increased sensitivity to approaching trains.
Office
RRD