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Jan
2013
Technical Reports
A Radar Vehicle Detection System for Four-Quadrant Gate Warning Systems and Blocked Crossing Detection
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Microwave radar, vehicle detection, Wavetronix, four-quadrant gate, blocked railroad crossing, exit gates, obstacle detection, IODS, island radar,
Abstract: This report compares two vehicle detection technologies for grade crossings. Findings suggest radar detection is a cost-effective replacement for ground-based sensors. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/24
Office
RRD
9
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
Understanding Driver Behavior at Grade Crossings through Signal Detection Theory
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, signal detection theory, grade crossing safety, driver compliance, safety factors
Abstract: Researchers modeled motorist decision-making strategies at grade crossings to compare the influence of warning devices and countermeasures in 1986 and 2007.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/01
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
Research Results
2012 ROW Fatality & Trespass Prevention Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Right-of-Way,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespass, transit trespass, fatality, railroad safety
Abstract: This workshop allowed rail stakeholders to learn about and discuss advances, accomplishments, challenges and approaches for right-of-way fatality and trespass prevention.
Report Number
RR 12-14
Office
RDI-23
1
Dec
2011
Research Results
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study---Macomb, IL, Analysis
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: PEERS, education, enforcement, violations,
Abstract: Researchers deployed grade crossing education and enforcement programs in two cities and assessed whether they had the same effect in different communities.
Report Number
RR11-29
Office
RDI-23