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16
Jul
2014
Research Results
Driver Performance on Approach to Crossbuck and STOP Sign Equipped Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail grade crossings, driver behavior, field operational test, safety
Abstract: Researchers compared driver behavior at grade crossings with and without stop signs.
Report Number
RR 14-20
Office
RDI-23
24
Jun
2014
Technical Reports
Safety of Railroad Employees’ Use of Personal Electronic Devices
Subject
Cellular Telephones/Other Electronic Devices,
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: safety, personal electronic devices, distraction, electronic device distraction, cell phones, secondary task, railroad employees, safety-critical railroad employees
Abstract: This report describes two studies sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration that examined distraction from personal electronic device (PED) usage among safety-critical...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/16
Office
RRD
4
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Effect of Dynamic Envelope Pavement Markings on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, violations, enhancement, safety, signage, pavement markings, dynamic envelope
Abstract: This study evaluated new high-visibility markings and signage designed to deter drivers from stopping on or immediately next to the track at a grade crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/04
Office
RRD
30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Effect of Gate Skirts on Pedestrian Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Gate skirts, highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, pedestrian gates, violations, enhancement, safety, Train Activations
Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of gate skirts (barriers intended to block pedestrians from crossing under gates) in reducing the number of trespass violations.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/51
Office
RRD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
A Job Analysis Design for the Rail Industry: Description and Model Analysis of the Job of Freight Conductor
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.
Abstract: This document provides a step-by-step description of the design and execution of a strategic job analysis, using the position of Freight Conductor as an example. This document was...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/38
Office
RRD