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1 Jul 1973

Technical Reports

Human Factors Countermeasures to Improve Highway-Railway Intersection Safety

Author
James H. Sanders, Jr.

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: driver behavior, driver attitudes

Abstract:

This report describes considerations and experimental design recommendations for evaluating the effectiveness of grade crossing accident prevention measures.

Report Number
DOT HS-800 888
Office
RDI-24

1 Jun 1973

Technical Reports

Rapid Transit Noise Abatement and Cost Requirements (MBTA Pilot Study)

Author
Athanasois C. Malliaris, E.G. Apgar, L.G. Kurzweil, R. Lotz

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Acoustic Noise Climate, Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, Cost Effectiveness

Abstract:

A methodology is described, based on a study conducted on the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Blue, Red and Orange Lines, to assess the acoustic noise climate of an urban...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-73-6
Office
RDI-22

1 Jun 1973

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1972

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the thirty-eighth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration...

Office
RRS

1 May 1973

Other Reports

Use of Automatically Acquired Track Geometry Data in Long-Range Maintenance Planning

Author
Robert A. Westin; Ensco, Inc

Subject Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)

Abstract: A review of the current status of the use of track geometry data in the preparation of track maintenance schedules. Current research being sponsored by the Federal Railroad...

Office
RRD

15 Apr 1973

Technical Reports

Anti-Derailment Sensor System Phase 1 Feasibility Study

Author
J.H. Armstrong; F.C. Kluge; F.H. Swaim; J.D. Terrell; W.W. Wassmann

Abstract: In the context of items of hardware which have been developed for military use, principal causes of derailments were studied to determine those amenable to anticipation detection...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-74/17
Office
RDI-20