eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
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- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Technical Reports
2015 Right-of-Way Fatality and Trespass Prevention Workshop
Keywords: FRA, railroads, light rail, transit, trespass, right-of-way
Abstract: Attendees developed recommendations to address pedestrian safety; outreach and education; technology and infrastructure; enforcement; and intentional deaths.
Technical Reports
Law Enforcement Strategies for Preventing Rail Trespassing
Keywords: Railroading, trespassing, law enforcement strategies
Abstract: Researchers reviewed law enforcement methods that successfully prevent trespassing, including best practices, strategies, and data findings.
Research Results
2015 ROW Fatality & Trespass Prevention Workshop
Keywords: Right of Way Fatalities, Right of Way Trespass, Workshop, Charlotte, North Carolina
Abstract: Workshop participants highlighted best practices, technical developments, law enforcement, and public education and outreach strategies for reducing tresspassing.
Research Results
FRA Funded Grade Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention Research (June 2007 – Present)
Keywords: FRA Funded Grade Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention Research; Grade Crossing; Trespass Prevention
Abstract: A list of highway-rail grade crossing safety and trespass prevention research from 2007-2015 focused on technology and behavior at grade crossings.
Research Results
Driver Performance on Approach to Crossbuck and STOP Sign Equipped Crossings
Keywords: highway-rail grade crossings, driver behavior, field operational test, safety
Abstract: Researchers compared driver behavior at grade crossings with and without stop signs.