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20
May
2019
Technical Reports
Effect of Grade Separation on Pedestrian Railroad Trespass Activity at Shuttlesworth Drive in Collegeville, AL
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: trespass, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, railroad overpass bridge
Abstract: The Volpe Center, under the direction of FRA’s Office of Research, Development, and Technology, conducted a research study to evaluate the effects of closing and replacing the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/11
Office
RDI-23
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
1
Mar
2019
Research Results
Development of Railroad Trespass and Grade Crossing Training Aids Research
Subject
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Trespassing, grade crossing, mobile app, railroad safety, education, outreach, training
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) sponsored the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe...
Report Number
RR 19-05
Office
RDI-23
1
Oct
2018
Reports to Congress
National Strategy to Prevent Trespassing on Railroad Property
Subject
Trespasser Programs,
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossings
Abstract: Trespassing on railroad property is the leading cause of all rail-related deaths in the United States. More people are struck and killed by trains each year while trespassing –...
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Enforcement,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/19
Office
RRD