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1
Feb
2003
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Alternative Detection Technologies for Trains and Highway Vehicles at Highway Rail Intersections
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Grade crossing warning, Highway rail grade crossings, Highway rail intersection, Train detection, Highway vehicle detection, Loss of shunt, Intelligent traffic systems
Abstract: This study evaluated the performance of 5 prototype technologies for detecting trains and other vehicles at grade crossings without the use of track circuits.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/04
1
Oct
2002
Technical Reports
Determination of a Sound Level for Railroad Horn Regulatory Compliance
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
USDOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory
Keywords: Train Horn Rule and Quiet Zones
Abstract: This paper examines ways to determine the sound level required for drivers to detect a railroad horn to support rulemaking regarding the use of horns at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/28
1
Aug
2002
Technical Reports
Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned Literature Review, Current Practices, Conclusions
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Rails with trails, RWT, Shared use paths, Trails, Crossings, Highway rail grade crossings, Safety
Abstract: This report examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with shared use paths and other trails within or adjacent to active rail and transit tracks.
Report Number
DOT/VNTSC/FTA-04/05
1
Aug
2002
Compliance Manuals
Title 49 CFR Part 234 Grade Crossing Signal System Safety Technical Manual
Subject
Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Abstract: The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the safety of users of highway-rail grade crossings, including motor vehicle occupants, non-motorized vehicle users, and...
Discipline
Signal & Train Control
1
Jun
2002
Other Reports
The Effect of Installation Location on Railroad Horn Sound Levels
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Grade Crossings
Keywords: Railroad grade crossings; Sound level; Locomotives; Acoustic measurement; Noise measurement; Noise control ; Locomotive sounds; Audible warning devices; Horns; Railroad safety
Abstract: Following a proposed rule on locomotive horn use at grade crossings, this study evaluated horn types and placements to assess sound levels in and around the locomotive. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/02