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1 Nov 2007

Technical Reports

Effects of Active Warning Reliability on Motorist Compliance at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings

Author
Monica Gil, Jordan Multer, and Michelle Yeh

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Warning reliability, highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, grade crossing safety, active crossings, motorist compliance

Abstract:

Researchers tested drivers’ perception of warning device reliability, finding that drivers were more likely to ignore warning signals that were perceived as unreliable.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/06
Office
RRD

1 Oct 2007

Other Reports

Collision Hazard Analysis Guide, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail Service

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Reduction, Best Practices, Risk Assessment

Keywords: mitigation strategies

Abstract:

The FRA develops programs that identify, monitor, and address safety issues on passenger and freight railroads. Over the past ten years, there have been a number of collisions...

8 Aug 2006

Other Reports

Introduction to Software Configuration Management

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: SCM

Abstract: This document provides an introductory overview of the topic of software configuration management (SCM). It is intended to provide FRA headquarters, field, and industry personnel...

Office
RRS

1 Nov 2005

Research Results

Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1922 : Safety

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: old drivers, traffic law enforcement, truck and bus, motorcycles, school transportation

1 Jun 2005

Other Reports

Safety of Remote Control Locomotive Operations - Final Report

Author
Federal Railraod Administration

Subject Remote Control Locomotive Operations, Best Practices

Abstract: FRA has completed the RCL safety assessment and has concluded that RCL operations are no less safe than conventional operations. Based on the data collected from December 2003...

Office
RRS