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1
Jan
2008
Other Reports
Compilation of Pedestrian Safety Devices In Use at Grade Crossings
Keywords: Collision; Education; Outreach
Abstract: As part of the US DOT Grade Crossing Safety Action Plan issued in June of 2004, FRA's Office of Safety has been charged with developing an inventory of pedestrian warning devices...
Office
RRS
7
Dec
2007
Other Reports
FRA Approach to Managing Gap Safety
Subject
Best Practices,
Safety Culture
Keywords: Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for promoting the safety of the Nation’s passenger and freight railroads. To address this responsibility, FRA develops...
Office
RRS
1
Dec
2007
Technical Reports
An Analysis of the Opportunities for Wireless Technologies in Passenger and Freight Rail Operations
Keywords: Freight Rail Operations
Abstract: This document provides the findings of a study commissioned by the Federal Railroad Administration under the terms of the Broad Agency Agreement. The study was awarded to and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-08/02
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2007
Technical Reports
Human Factors in Railroad Operations: Communication and Coordination Demands of Railroad Roadway Worker Activities and Implications for New Technology
Keywords: Cognitive task analysis, communications, decisionmaking, human factors, positive train control
Abstract: This report documents the results of a cognitive task analysis (CTA) that examined the cognitive and collaborative demands and activities of railroad roadway workers. The purpose...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/28
Office
RRD
1
Oct
2007
Other Reports
Collision Hazard Analysis Guide, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail Service
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...