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17
May
2019
Technical Reports
Effects of In-Pavement Lights on Driver Compliance with Grade Crossing Safety Equipment
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, trespass, enhancement, safety, in-pavement lights, violations
Abstract: This study examined whether in-pavement lights installed at a single grade crossing would increase the number of drivers who obey grade crossing safety signals.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/10
Office
RDI-23
16
Jul
2014
Research Results
Driver Performance on Approach to Crossbuck and STOP Sign Equipped Crossings
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, driver behavior, field operational test, safety
Abstract: Researchers compared driver behavior at grade crossings with and without stop signs.
Report Number
RR 14-20
Office
RDI-23
1
Dec
1995
Technical Reports
The Use of Illumination of Railroad Grade Crossings to Reduce Collision Risks
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Accident Reduction, Traffic Law, Vehicle Collision
Abstract: This report summarizes requirements and recommendations for lighting at grade crossings that enable drivers to recognize approaching trains.
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1995
Technical Reports
Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Use of Auxiliary External Alerting Devices to Improve Locomotive Conspicuity
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Highway/railroad grade crossings, locomotive alerting lights, alerting devices, conspicuity,
Abstract: Researchers evaluated several devices designed to increase visibility of locomotives and found that dedicated alert lights helped people recognize oncoming trains as a hazard...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/13
Office
RRD
1
May
1981
Technical Reports
Constant Warning Time Concept Development for Motorist Warning At Grade Crossings
Subject
Communications,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: CWT, Magnetic Transducers, Acoustic Transducers
Abstract: This report investigates multiple methods for providing consistent warning times of the arrival of trains. Magnetic and acoustic detection methods showed the most promise.
Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/07