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Mar
2021
Reference Materials
National Grade Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention Infographic March 2021
Subject
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: grade crossing, trespassing, trespass prevention
25
Aug
2020
Technical Reports
Trespasser Detection on Railroad Property Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the applicability, limitation, and effectiveness of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or “drones”) for trespass remote detection systems...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/33
Office
RDI-23
25
Aug
2020
Technical Reports
Trespasser Detection Systems on Railroad Rights-of-Way
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of fixed ROW trespass remote detection systems and the integration of these systems with law enforcement dispatch...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/34
Office
RDI-23
12
Nov
2014
Technical Reports
Trespass Event Risk Factors
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Railroading, trespassing, risk factors, data collection
Abstract: This report investigated 4 common risk factors for rail trespassing incidents: ignoring warning signs, intoxication, electronic device use, and location-based factors. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/32
Office
RDI-23
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Enforcement,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/19
Office
RRD