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11
Jun
2019
Technical Reports
Long-Term Effect of Photo Enforcement-Based Education on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: FRA, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, photo enforcement, rail education
Abstract: This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of a photo enforcement-based driver education program in reducing grade crossing signal violations over 20 months.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/18
Office
RPD-33
10
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
A Radar Vehicle Detection System for Four-Quadrant Gate Warning Systems and Blocked Crossing Detection
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Microwave radar, vehicle detection, Wavetronix, four-quadrant gate, blocked railroad crossing, exit gates, obstacle detection, IODS, island radar,
Abstract: This report compares two vehicle detection technologies for grade crossings. Findings suggest radar detection is a cost-effective replacement for ground-based sensors.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/24
Office
RPD
1
Mar
1998
Technical Reports
Intelligent Transportation Systems and their Implications for Railroads-Proceedings of A Joint FRA-ITS America Technical Symposium- Washington, DC- June 4 and 5, 1997
Subject
Intelligent Railroad Systems
Keywords: Highway- rail grade corssing, Intelligent Transportation systems, ITS technology, ITS Architecture, Highway-rail Intersection, Positive Train control, Differential global positioning system
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) convened a joint Technical Symposium on June 4 and 5, 1997 on the subject "...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/11
Office
RPD