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16
Apr
2021
Research Results
Automated Video Inspection System for Grade Crossing Safety
Subject
Artificial Intelligence,
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, artificial intelligence, forward-facing video, grade crossing safety
Abstract: FRA sponsored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) task to help reduce incidents at highway-rail crossings and improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.
Report Number
RR 21-05
Office
RPD-31
4
Nov
2020
Research Results
Railroad Industry Workforce Development Survey
Subject
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Technology adoption and impact, rail safety training, rail industry survey, rail education, rail industry diversity, workforce, workforce development
Report Number
RR 20-19
Office
RPD-32
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
RPD-33
1
Oct
2018
Reports to Congress
National Strategy to Prevent Trespassing on Railroad Property
Subject
Trespasser Programs,
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossings
Abstract: Trespassing on railroad property is the leading cause of all rail-related deaths in the United States. More people are struck and killed by trains each year while trespassing –...
23
Apr
2018
Conference & Workshop
Regulatory Educational Outreach Seminars
Subject
Drug and Alcohol Program,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Technical Training Standards, Rail Safety Improvement Act, RSIA
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is announcing a series of three, free to the public educational seminars held at various locations around the United States in 2018. The...
Location
Scranton, PA
United States
Conference Name
Regulatory Educational Outreach Seminar