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1 Dec 2006

Technical Reports

Human Factors Guidance for Intelligent Transportation Systems at the Highway-Rail Intersection

Author
James W. Jenness, Neil D. Lerner, Robert E. Llaneras, Jeremiah P. Singer, and Richard W. Huey

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 Sep 2005

Reports to Congress

Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev, Evaluation, Analysis

Keywords: Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation

Abstract: response to a Congressional request to compare the costs and benefits of magnetic levitation (Maglev) with those of other modes, this report provides technical background on this...

1 Aug 2002

Technical Reports

Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned Literature Review, Current Practices, Conclusions

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Mia L. Birk; Andrea Ferster; Michael G. Jones; Phillip K. Miller; George M. Hudson; Joshua Abrams; Daniel Lerch

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

1 Oct 2000

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Alternative Detection Technologies for Trains and Highway Vehicles at Highway Rail Intersections

Author
Richard P. Reiff, Scott E. Gage

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Keywords: Detection Systems, Loss of Shunt, Intelligent Traffic Systems

Abstract:

This study evaluated the performance of 5 prototype technologies for detecting trains and other vehicles at grade crossings without the use of track circuits. 

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1999

Technical Reports

Railroad Horn Systems Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration, Amanda S. Rapoza, Thomas G. Raslear,* and Edward J. Rickley

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: audible warning devices; community noise; highway-rail grade crossings; horns signal

Abstract:

Researchers addressed the effectiveness of railroad horn systems in reducing grade crossing accidents and discussed their impact on community noise.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/10
Office
RRD