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Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Proposed Key Elements of a Critical Incident Intervention Program for Reducing the Effects of Potentially Traumatic Exposure on Train Crews to Grade Crossing and Trespasser Incidents
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Critical incident, trauma, trespassing, grade crossing, train crews, critical incident stress plan
Abstract: Researchers recommended improvements to and support for rail carriers' critical incident response plans.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/06
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Education and Outreach Methods and Strategies: A Case Study of a Web-Based Rail Safety Education Initiative
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Program Evaluation
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing; education; outreach; program evaluation; safety; Evaluation of Education and Outreach Methods and Strategies: A Case Study of a Web-Based Rail Safety Education Initiative
Abstract: Researchers evaluated the impact of a web-based education program (ProDriver Challenge) on highway-rail grade crossing safety by examining user feedback.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/09
Office
RDI-23
21
Nov
2013
Other Reports
EVALUATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Office of Research & Development
Subject
Evaluation,
Program Evaluation,
Technology Transfer,
Knowledge diffusion
Keywords: Evaluation, program evaluation, technology transfer, knowledge diffusion, evaluation capacity building
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/47
Office
RRD
10
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
A Radar Vehicle Detection System for Four-Quadrant Gate Warning Systems and Blocked Crossing Detection
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Microwave radar, vehicle detection, Wavetronix, four-quadrant gate, blocked railroad crossing, exit gates, obstacle detection, IODS, island radar,
Abstract: This report compares two vehicle detection technologies for grade crossings. Findings suggest radar detection is a cost-effective replacement for ground-based sensors. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/24
Office
RRD
9
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
Understanding Driver Behavior at Grade Crossings through Signal Detection Theory
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, signal detection theory, grade crossing safety, driver compliance, safety factors
Abstract: Researchers modeled motorist decision-making strategies at grade crossings to compare the influence of warning devices and countermeasures in 1986 and 2007.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/01
Office
RRD