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1 Apr 2009

Technical Reports

Success Factors in the Reduction of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incidents from 1994 to 2003

Author
Suzanne Horton, Anya Carroll, Mina Chaudhary, Tashi Ngamdung, Jonathan Mozenter, David Skinner

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: highway-rail intersections, safety

Abstract:

This study investigated 10 factors that improved grade crossing safety by 41% between 1994 and 2003.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/05
Office
RRD

1 May 1998

Technical Reports

Interim Report: Screening Tests of Alternative Grade Crossing Detection Technologies

Author
Richard P. Reiff

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: TTC, Transportation Test Center, Enhanced Track Circuits, Non-Contact Sensors

Abstract:

This report assesses grade crossing warning alternatives, such as enhanced circuits and non-contact sensors, that did not rely on track circuits to detect trains.

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1980

Technical Reports

Grade Crossing Accident Injury Minimization Study

Author
Elmer J. Frey; Charles E. Theobald Jr .

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Grade Crossings, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: crashworthiness

Abstract:

This study identified and evaluated concepts for reducing injuries in grade crossing collisions. Promising concepts involved impact absorption, deflection, and braking. ...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/87
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1978

Technical Reports

Summary Statistics of the National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory for Public At-Grade Crossings : Second Edition

Author
John S. Hitz

Subject Best Practices, Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

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.

Report Number
FRA-OPPD-78-20; DOT-TSC-FRA-78-19
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1977

Technical Reports

Summary Statistics of the National Railroad-Highway Crossing Inventory for Public At-Grade Crossings

Author
John S. Hitz

Subject Best Practices, Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail 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.

Report Number
FRA-OPPD-77-8; DOT-TSC-FRA-77-10
Office
RRD