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2 Feb 2015

Technical Reports

Using Signal Detection Theory to Understand Grade Crossing Warning Time and Motorist Stopping Behavior

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing; grade crossing safety; motorist behavior; motorist compliance; active crossings; signal detection theory; Using Signal Detection Theory to Understand Grade Crossing Warning Time and Motorist Stopping Behavior

Abstract:

Researchers used signal detection theory to model how factors such as varied warning time durations may impact drivers' stopping behavior at grade crossings.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/02
Office
RDI-24

26 Mar 2013

Policy and Guidance

ADA & Level Boarding – Accessibility Standards Applying to Passenger Rail Cars

Subject Civil Rights

Keywords: ADA, ADA compliance, accessibility standards, passenger rail cars

26 Mar 2013

Policy and Guidance

ADA and Level Boarding - Q&A on Wheelchairs and Bus and Rail Service

Subject Civil Rights

Keywords: Wheelchair, ADA compliance, ADA

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

24 May 2012

Policy and Guidance

ADA & Level Boarding - Public Obligations

Author
Office of the Secretary, General Counsel

Subject Civil Rights

Keywords: ADA, Level Platform, public entity