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13 May 2016

Other Reports

SOFA 2016 1st. Quarter Update

Author
SOFA Working Group

Subject Switching Operations

Keywords: SOFA

Abstract: Switching Fatality and Severe Injury Update

Office
RRS-11

15 Apr 2016

Technical Reports

Evaluation of LED Sign Technology at a Passive Highway-Rail Grade Crossing

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology

Keywords: Light-emitting diode, Crossbuck, Advance Warning, highway-rail, grade crossing, passive warning devices, motor vehicle speed profiles

Abstract:

This study evaluated the effectiveness of LED signs at passive grade crossings using both daytime and night-time data. Results showed a reduction in vehicle speeds.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/01
Office
RDI-23

3 Dec 2015

Other Reports

SOFA 2015 4th. Quarter Update

Author
SOFA Working Group

Subject Switching Operations

Keywords: SOFA

Office
RRS-11

2 Jun 2015

Research Results

Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology

Keywords: Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning; Ground Clearance Vehicle; Grade Crossing; Hang Up; Sensing; Interference Boundary; Active Detection; Advance Warning

Abstract:

This study assessed the practicality of a system that would measure road surface levels at grade crossings to identify areas where lower-riding vehicles could get stuck....

Report Number
RR 15-18
Office
RDI-23

21 May 2015

Technical Reports

Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research; highway-rail intersection; HRI; highway-rail grade crossing; grade crossing; taxonomy; connected vehicle; vehicle-to-infrastructure; vehicle-to-vehicle

Abstract:

Researchers examined the frequency, severity, and costs of grade crossing accidents from 2008-2012 and determined that connected vehicle technology may help prevent crashes....

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/14
Office
RDI-23