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Dec
2012
Technical Reports
Highway-Rail Intersection GPS-Based In-Vehicle Warning Systems—Literature Review and Recommendations
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossings, in-vehicle warning, Finland, France, Finnish, French, level crossing, railroad safety, GPS, global positioning system, navigation system, intelligent transportation systems, advanced technology, multimodal integration
Abstract: This review examined international progress in developing GPS-based, in-vehicle warning systems for grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/23
Office
RRD
14
Dec
2012
Technical Reports
Driver Behavior Analysis at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings using Field Operational Test Data – Heavy Trucks
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Driver behavior, highway-rail intersection, grade crossing, accident reduction, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers examined behaviors of heavy vehicle drivers at grade crossings, such as engaging in non-driving tasks and failing to look both ways before crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/22
Office
RRD
1
Aug
2012
Technical Reports
Use of Traffic Channelization Devices at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: traffic channelization devices, median barriers, safety
Abstract: Researchers detailed the use of barriers that physically separate lanes and median barriers to improve safety at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/11
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2011
Technical Reports
Railroad Infrastructure Trespass Detection Performance Guidelines
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Obstacle detection; obstacle intrusion systems; intrusion detection; alternative detection technology systems; Right-of-way; trespass detection; deterrent system; railroad; railroad bridge; security; security system; motion detectors.
Abstract: This report discusses whether a video-based trespass monitoring and deterrent system for railroads may be useful in areas where trespassing is likely.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/01
Office
RRD
1
Jul
2010
Technical Reports
Low-Cost Warning Device Industry Assessment
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing; low cost warning device; railroad safety
Abstract: Researchers assessed available low-cost warning devices for passive rail grade crossings and proposed recommendations for use in the U.S.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/06
Office
RRD