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1 Dec 2011

Research Results

Public Education and Enforcement Research Study---Macomb, IL, Analysis

Author
Leonard W. Allen III

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: PEERS, education, enforcement, violations,

Abstract:

Researchers deployed grade crossing education and enforcement programs in two cities and assessed whether they had the same effect in different communities.

Report Number
RR11-29
Office
RDI-23

1 Dec 2011

Research Results

Evaluation of Education and Outreach Programs

Author
Suzanne Horton

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Education and outreach, highway-rail grade crossings, railroad safety, evaluation

Abstract:

Researchers identified strategies to improve rail safety based on successful education and outreach programs in other transportation modes, countries, and industries.

Report Number
RR11-25
Office
RDI-23

11 Oct 2011

Safety Advisories

Following Procedures When Going Between Rolling Equipment

Subject Operating Practices, Switching Operations

Keywords: locomotive; RCL; accident; fatality; RCO

Safety Advisory Number
2011-02

7 Apr 2011

Safety Advisories

Equipment Fouling Adjacent Tracks

Subject Operating Practices, Switching Operations

Keywords: HF; Human Factor; Part 218; shoving

Safety Advisory Number
2011-01

2 Apr 2011

Conference & Workshop

Findings and Advisories of the SOFA Working Group Volume II, 04/2011

Subject Operating Practices, Switching Operations

Keywords: SOFA advisories

Location

United States