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14 Dec 2012

Technical Reports

Driver Behavior Analysis at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings using Field Operational Test Data – Heavy Trucks

Author
Tashi Ngamdung and Marco daSilva

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Driver behavior, highway-rail intersection, grade crossing, accident reduction, video data, violation reduction

Abstract:

Researchers examined behaviors of heavy vehicle drivers at grade crossings, such as engaging in non-driving tasks and failing to look both ways before crossing.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/22
Office
RRD

20 Nov 2012

Technical Reports

Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research in Pittsford, New York

Author
Marco P. daSilva, William Baron, and Anya A. Carroll

Keywords: Right-of-way, trespass detection, deterrent system, railroad, railroad bridge, security, security system, motion detectors, infrared illuminators, central processing units.

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, under the direction of the Federal Railroad Administration, conducted a 3-year demonstration...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/03-1
Office
RRD

19 Nov 2012

Policy and Guidance

45 USC § 822

Author
FRA

Keywords: 45 USC § 822

1 Nov 2012

Compliance Manuals

Operating Practices Compliance Manual

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Operating Practices

Keywords: Compliance Manual

Abstract: The goal of the Operating Practices Division in FRA’s Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance is to promote safety in railroad operations by reducing accidents, deaths, and...

Discipline
Operating Practices

18 Oct 2012

Technical Reports

PTC 220 MHz Radio: Integration Testing Best Practices Guide

Author
Meteorcomm LLC

Subject Positive Train Control, Signal and Train Control, Grants & Financial Assistance

Keywords: Railroad Safety Technology Grants

Report Number
00002483-A
Office
RRS