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10 Oct 2024

Technical Reports

Highway-Rail Crossing Handbook, 3rd Edition

Author
Brent D. Ogden, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Chelsey Cooper, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Report Number
FRA-RRS-18-01
Office
RRS

19 Sep 2024

Technical Reports

Railroad Artificial Intelligence Intruder Learning System (RAIILS)

Author
Erick Vega, Pasi Lautala, David Nelson, Charlotte Weinstein, Colin Brooks, Richard Dobson

Subject Research, Communications, Train Control

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad, crossing, security, UAV, UAS, drone, automated

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/38
Office
RDI-23

19 Sep 2024

Technical Reports

LiDAR Grade Crossing Data Collection and Storage Services for High Profile Grade Crossings

Author
Sean Woods; Jeff Meunier

Subject Research, Communications, Train Control

Keywords: LIDAR; GRADE CROSSING; MOTORIST SAFETY; ATIP

Abstract:

This report summarizes work performed to improve identification of high-profile grade crossings throughout the nation’s railway network. In May 2019 two rail survey vehicles...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/40
Office
RDI-23

5 Sep 2024

Technical Reports

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Process Evaluation

Author
Gina Melnik, Hadar Safar, Jordan Multer

Subject Research, Human Factors

Keywords: Evaluation, Operation Lifesaver, Inc., process evaluation, program evaluation, grant management, education, highway-railroad grade crossings, trespassing, railroad right-of-way

Abstract:

The Federal Railroad Administration contracted Volpe National Transportation Systems Center to conduct a process evaluation of Operation Lifesaver, Inc.’s educational...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/34
Office
RDI-24

9 Aug 2024

Other Reports

Federal Railroad Administration Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Grade Crossings, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Abstract:

This Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms (Guide) is intended to provide guidance to operating railroads and States on completing the U.S. DOT Crossing...

Office
RRS-23