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20
May
2019
Technical Reports
Effect of Grade Separation on Pedestrian Railroad Trespass Activity at Shuttlesworth Drive in Collegeville, AL
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: trespass, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, railroad overpass bridge
Abstract: The Volpe Center, under the direction of FRA’s Office of Research, Development, and Technology, conducted a research study to evaluate the effects of closing and replacing the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/11
Office
RDI-23
17
May
2019
Technical Reports
Effects of In-Pavement Lights on Driver Compliance with Grade Crossing Safety Equipment
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, trespass, enhancement, safety, in-pavement lights, violations
Abstract: This study examined whether in-pavement lights installed at a single grade crossing would increase the number of drivers who obey grade crossing safety signals.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/10
Office
RDI-23
6
May
2019
Accident Investigations
HQ-2019-1336 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Abstract: On May 6, 2019, at 10:18 a.m., MDT, Regional Transportation District-Commuter (RTDC) passenger train 4056 (Train 1), struck a semi-tractor trailer (Vehicle 1) at Milepost (MP)...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incident (HRX)
Railroad Name
Regional Transportation District-Commuter (RTDC)
Location
Aurora, CO
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2019-1336
Investigation Status
Finalized
29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention
Abstract: This report discusses 14 rail carriers' suicide prevention efforts. Partnership with suicide prevention group was one of the most common strategies.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/04
Office
RDI-24
29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Railroads, highway railroad grade crossing, research needs, workshop
Abstract: In August of 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) held the fourth Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Workshop in St. Louis, MO. The workshop brought together national...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/05
Office
RDI-23