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14 Dec 2012

Technical Reports

Driver Behavior Analysis at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings using Field Operational Test Data – Heavy Trucks

Author
Tashi Ngamdung and Marco daSilva

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Driver behavior, highway-rail intersection, grade crossing, accident reduction, video data, violation reduction

Abstract:

Researchers examined behaviors of heavy vehicle drivers at grade crossings, such as engaging in non-driving tasks and failing to look both ways before crossing.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/22
Office
RRD

26 Sep 2012

Other Reports

Collision Analysis Working Group (CAWG) Report

Subject Accident Reduction, Collision, Operating Practices

Keywords: Collision Analysis Working Group (CAWG) Report

1 Jul 2012

Technical Reports

North Carolina “Sealed Corridor” Phase IV Assessment – Private Crossings

Author
Patrick Bien-Aime, Anya A. Carroll, and Marco daSilva

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, High-Speed Passenger Rail, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction, risk assessment, private crossings

Abstract:

This report assesses Phase IV of North Carolina's Sealed Corridor program, which closed or added warning devices to 44 private crossings from 1990 to 2008.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/12
Office
RRD

4 Apr 2012

Other Reports

Railroad Safety Statistics 2010 Annual Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Accident Reduction

Abstract: The FRA Railroad Safety Statistics–Annual Report 2010 is intended as a resource for FRA’s safety partners. It is also intended as a general reference source for individuals and...

Office
RRS

1 Apr 2011

Other Reports

Railroad Safety Statistics 2009 Annual Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Accident Reduction

Abstract: The FRA Railroad Safety Statistics–Annual Report 2009 is intended as a resource for FRA’s safety partners. It is also intended as a general reference source for individuals and...

Office
RRS