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11
Jun
2019
Technical Reports
Long-Term Effect of Photo Enforcement-Based Education on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: FRA, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, photo enforcement, rail education
Abstract: This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of a photo enforcement-based driver education program in reducing grade crossing signal violations over 20 months.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/18
Office
RDI-23
10
May
2019
Research Results
Determining Bond-Slip Characteristics of Prestressing Tendons with Varying Geometries in Two Concrete Mixtures
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Track, ties, concrete, bond-slip, prestressing tendons
Abstract: Untensioned pullout tests were conducted to obtain the bond-slip characteristics of two groups of prestressing tendons used in concrete railroad tie production. The purpose of...
Report Number
RR 19-13
Office
RDI-21
19
Apr
2019
Research Results
Impact of Water on Cracked Concrete Crosstie Service Life
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete crossties, water damage, center cracks, cyclic loading
Abstract: To investigate the impact of moisture on crack growth and other tie damage, UIUC researchers subjected pretensioned concrete crossties and small-scale beams to repeated loading...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/11
Office
RDI-21
29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention
Abstract: This report discusses 14 rail carriers' suicide prevention efforts. Partnership with suicide prevention group was one of the most common strategies.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/04
Office
RDI-24
19
Nov
2018
Research Results
2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Railroads, highway-rail, grade crossing, research needs, rail safety, rail research
Abstract: At this workshop, subject-matter experts shared best practices, identified research needs and discussed new strategies for reducing grade crossing incidents and fatalities.
Report Number
RR 18-16
Office
RDI-23