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23
Jul
2018
Technical Reports
Characteristics of Trespassing Incidents in the United States (2012-2014)
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Suicide, trespass, railroad, countermeasure, fatalities, grade crossing
Abstract: This study examined rail trespass and suicide incidents from 2012 to 2014, including data on location, time, and characteristics of the individual.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/24
Office
RDI-24
15
Sep
2017
Reference Materials
Measuring Personal Travel and Goods Movement
Subject
Budget,
Evaluation
Keywords: Economics, Finance, personal travel, goods movement, statistics
Abstract: The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991 established the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) within the U.S. Department of Transportation. This...
11
May
2017
Technical Reports
In-Depth Data Analysis of Grade Crossing Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation
Keywords: : Grade crossing, warning device, average annual daily traffic, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, vehicle miles traveled, freight train miles, fatality analysis reporting system
Abstract: This project analyzed grade crossing incident and crossing inventory databases to identify factors contributing to highway-rail grade crossing accidents.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/04
Office
RDI-23
8
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Advanced Component Testing: Kaskasia Handbrake Test.
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Handbrake, installation, operation, impact testing
Abstract: The evaluation of a prototype remote operation handbrake showed that it can be installed on a car with only minor modifications to connect the air. This prototype did not set the...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/26
Office
RDI-22
11
May
2016
Research Results
Analysis of Grade Crossing Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, railroad, crossings, accidents, injuries, fatalities, predictions, predictive model, human factors
Abstract: This report describes trends and correlations from an analysis of highway-rail grade crossing accidents between 2005 and 2014, which can be used in future predictive modeling...
Report Number
RR 16-10
Office
RDI-23