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1
Oct
2008
Research Results
North American Joint Positive Train Control System Four-Quadrant Gate Reliability Assessment
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Four-quadrant gate, reliability analysis, high-speed rail, mean time to failure, positive train control, vehicle detection
Abstract: This study assessed the reliability of four-quadrant gates and vehicle detection equipment for a future high-speed rail corridor between Chicago and St Louis.
Report Number
RR08-10
Office
RDI-23
1
May
2008
Technical Reports
Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Research and Inquiry
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: rail safety
Abstract: This report documents an FRA safety inquiry that included public meetings, electronic comment submissions, and panel discussions regarding safety of private grade crossings....
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2008
Other Reports
Rail Trespasser Fatalities - Developing Demographic Profiles, March 2008
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Demographic; public outreach; at risk; trespassing; trespasser; suicide
Abstract: goal of this study is to establish a foundation upon which to build an outreach or public education program and create law enforcement efforts focused on those most at risk.
Office
RRS
1
Nov
2007
Technical Reports
Effects of Active Warning Reliability on Motorist Compliance at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Warning reliability, highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, grade crossing safety, active crossings, motorist compliance
Abstract: Researchers tested drivers’ perception of warning device reliability, finding that drivers were more likely to ignore warning signals that were perceived as unreliable.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/06
Office
RRD
31
Aug
2007
Other Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Resource Allocation Procedure User's Guide Third Edition
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
USDOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory
Keywords: WBAPS
Office
RRS