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12
May
2015
Research Results
WISESight™: A Multispectral Smart Video-Track Intrusion Monitor
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: WISESight; Multispectral Smart Video-Track Intrusion Monitor; Smart video; grade crossing; infrared; multispectral; object tracking; safety
Abstract: Researchers examined a video-based monitoring system that used thermal infrared and visible near-infrared imaging to detect cars and people at highway-rail grade crossings.
Report Number
RR 15-11
Office
RDI-23
4
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Effect of Dynamic Envelope Pavement Markings on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, violations, enhancement, safety, signage, pavement markings, dynamic envelope
Abstract: This study evaluated new high-visibility markings and signage designed to deter drivers from stopping on or immediately next to the track at a grade crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/04
Office
RRD
4
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
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