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Technical Reports
Intelligent Crossing Assessment and Traffic Sharing System (i-CATSS)
Keywords: Crossing safety, crossing monitoring, first responders, delay time, train signal, artificial intelligence, train control
Abstract: Researchers developed i-CATSS to detect and predict highway-rail blockages and provide first responders with real-time information of traffic conditions at crossings.
Research Results
Railroad Trespass Detection Using Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision
Keywords: Automated railroad trespass detection, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad trespassing, grade crossing violations, railroad safety
Abstract: FRA has sponsored research to develop an AI software application for automating the detection of grade crossing violations and trespassing activities from static camera feeds...
Technical Reports
In-Vehicle Auditory Alerts Literature Review
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, HRGC, in-vehicle auditory alerts, IVAA, auditory alerts, spatial auditory displays, human factors
Abstract: This literature review covers over 70 standards, research, and use cases on the design of in-vehicle auditory alerts (IVAAs) for highway-rail grade crossings (HRGCs).
Technical Reports
Information and Communications Technology Survey of Class I Railroad Train, Yard, and Engine Workers
Keywords: Survey, questionnaire, needs assessment, Railroaders’ Guide to Healthy Sleep, train yard and engine, TY&E, demographics, human factors, Information and Communications Technology, ICT
Research Results
Evaluating Crowdsourced Data from Waze for Rail Safety
Keywords: Waze, crowdsourced data, railroad safety, grade crossing, blocked crossing
Abstract: FRA sponsored a research project to explore the potential uses of WAZE data to increase safety at grade crossings.