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Oct
2019
Technical Reports
Acoustical Warning Devices as Emergency Warning Systems, Phase 1
Subject
Emergency Notification Systems,
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Emergency warning, train horn, trespassers, music masking sounds, reaction time, acoustic warning device
Abstract: Acoustical warning devices are designed to warn trespassers of an approaching train. This study evaluated the urgency and detectibility of potential warning sounds.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/40
Office
RDI-23
28
Jun
2019
Technical Reports
Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, railroads, safety, signage, LED-enhanced signs, violations, dynamic envelope
Abstract: This study examined whether LED-enhanced R8-8 ("Do Not Stop on Tracks") signs could significantly reduce the frequency of vehicles stopping on tracks.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/21
Office
RDI-23
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
27
Mar
2019
Research Results
Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection System, LGCVDS, grade crossing, hang-up, sensing, interference boundary, active detection and warning
Abstract: Researchers developed and tested a sensor system to measure road surface levels at grade crossings and identify areas where lower-riding vehicles could get stuck.
Report Number
RR 19-07
Office
RDI-22
10
Dec
2018
Technical Reports
Automated Vehicles at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings: Final Report
Subject
Autonomous,
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, Automated Vehicle, AV, autonomous vehicle, Connected Vehicle, connected automated vehicles, CAVs, Concept of Operations, ConOps, requirements, stakeholder engagement
Abstract: This report discusses automated vehicle (AV) interactions with grade crossings and proposes requirements for future AVs that would enable them to respond to crossings safely....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/39
Office
RDI-23