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Intelligent Crossing Assessment and Traffic Sharing System (i-CATSS)

Document Series
Technical Reports
Author
Federal Railroad Administration
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-22/15
Office
RDI-23
Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords
Crossing safety, crossing monitoring, first responders, delay time, train signal, artificial intelligence, train control
i-CATSS.pdf (6.31 MB)

Railroad crossings may cause unexpected blockages and considerable traffic delays, especially in urban areas. However, there is no practical system available to share potential crossing blockage information to the public. An unexpected blockage threatens first responders while they respond to emergencies. This research project has developed an Intelligent Crossing Assessment and Traffic Sharing System (i-CATSS) that can detect and predict highway-rail blockages at grade crossings and provide first responders with real-time information of traffic conditions at crossings.


Last updated: Tuesday, April 12, 2022