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Technical Reports
The Effectiveness of Flashing Lights and Flashing Lights with Gates in Reducing Accident Frequency at Public Rail-Highway Crossings, 1975-1978
Abstract: This report describes the development of a resource allocation model based on the effectiveness of grade crossing warning devices in reducing accident potential.
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Hazard Prediction Research Results
Keywords: hazard index; nonlinear regression
Abstract: This document presents techniques for making and using railroad grade crossing hazard indexes (formulas used to compare or rank crossings by level of hazard).
Technical Reports
Summary Statistics of the National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory for Public At-Grade Crossings : Second Edition
Abstract: This report presents statistical summaries of characteristics for public grade crossings as of May 1978 to aid in funding allocation for future crossing improvements.
Technical Reports
Summary Statistics of the National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory for Public At-Grade Crossings
Abstract: This report presents statistical summaries of characteristics for public grade crossings as of August 1976 to aid in funding allocation for future crossing improvements.
Technical Reports
A Methodology for Determination of Grade Crossing Resource - Allocation Guidelines
Keywords: Rail Safety, Motorist Warning Systems, Transportation Safety Resource Allocation
Abstract: This report describes an analytical approach to estimating the benefits, costs, and implementation implications associated with allocating grade crossing safety resources.