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Other Reports
Highway-Rail At Grade Crossing Incidents Per Year 2003 - 2010
Keywords: FTA; Incidents
Technical Reports
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study—Macomb, Illinois, Analysis
Keywords: alternative safety measures; education and enforcement
Abstract: The Public Education and Enforcement Research Study (PEERS) was a collaborative effort between the Federal Railroad Administration, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and local...
Other Reports
Model State Legislation on Sight Distance at Passive Crossings
Keywords: Passive Crossings, Model Legislation, Model State Legislation, Model Law, Sight Distance, Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), together with states, developed model state legislation for use in developing bills to improve safety at highway-rail grade crossings...
Technical Reports
Railroad Infrastructure Trespass Detection Performance Guidelines
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.
Policy and Guidance
Railroad Trespassing, Vandalism, and Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Keywords: Trespassing, Vandalism, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing, Prevention