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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
RDI-21
26
Oct
2020
Research Results
Gate Skirts Research at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing in Ramsey, NJ
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Pedestrian gates, gate skirts, grade crossing, railroad safety
Abstract: Gate skirts installed at a grade crossing in New Jersey showed a positive pedestrian safety benefit.
Report Number
RR 20-20
Office
RDI-23
8
Mar
2019
Technical Bulletins
Application of the Hours of Service Laws to Positive Train Control Systems
Subject
Hours of Service
Bulletin Number
S-19-01
Discipline
Signal and Train Control
5
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Engineering Design for Pedestrian Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, pedestrian safety, trespass, railroad safety, grade crossing treatments
Abstract: Researchers conducted a literature review and sought input from railroads to compile a list of methods currently used to increase pedestrian safety at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/24
Office
RDI-23
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Effect of an Active Another Train Coming Warning System on Pedestrian Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior; second train, violations, enhancement, safety, Train Activations
Abstract: This study evaluated a technology that alerts pedestrians to the presence of a second train at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/21
Office
RRD
9
May
2014
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Passenger Operations
Subject
Hours of Service,
Operating Practices,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Hours of Service
Abstract: This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found at 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service interpretations and...
Discipline
Operating Practices
30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Effect of Gate Skirts on Pedestrian Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Gate skirts, highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, pedestrian gates, violations, enhancement, safety, Train Activations
Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of gate skirts (barriers intended to block pedestrians from crossing under gates) in reducing the number of trespass violations.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/51
Office
RRD
6
Dec
2013
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Freight Operations
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hours of Service,
Operating Practices
Keywords: Hours of Service
Abstract: This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found in the HSL, Title 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service...
Discipline
Operating Practices
21
Nov
2013
Other Reports
EVALUATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Office of Research & Development
Subject
Evaluation,
Program Evaluation,
Technology Transfer,
Knowledge diffusion
Keywords: Evaluation, program evaluation, technology transfer, knowledge diffusion, evaluation capacity building
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/47
Office
RRD
24
Sep
2013
Policy and Guidance
Second Interim Statement of Agency Policy and Interpretation on the Hours of Service Laws as Amended in 2008
Subject
Hours of Service
Keywords: Hours of Service, Interim Interpretations, Signal Employee Exclusivity, Consecutive Days Provision, Commingled Service
Abstract: Hours of Service; Operating Practices; Signal and Train Control