Author: Angelia H. ParhamPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad crossings
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Evaluation of Enhanced Traffic Control Devices at Highway-railroad Grade Crossings
Author: Angelia H. ParhamPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad crossings
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Enhanced Traffic Control Devices and Railroad Operations for Highway-railroad Grade Crossings
Author: Daniel B. FambroPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Automobile drivers
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This report summarizes four research reports completed as part of a study focusing on improving safety at highway railroad grade crossings. The objective of this research was to develop, test, evaluate, and recommend improved methods for communicating with drivers at both active and passive highway -railroad grade crossings. The reports included in this summary are identified below. Enhanced Traffic Control Devices and Railroad Operations for Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: First-Year Activities. Report FHWA/TX-98/1469-1. Enhanced Traffic Control Devices and Railroad Operations for Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Second-Year Activities. Report FHWA/TX-98/1469-2. Enhanced Traffic Control Devices and Railroad Operations for Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Third-Year Activities. Report FHWA/TX-98/1469-3. Enhanced Traffic Control Devices and Railroad Operations for Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Public Safety Education Materials. Report FHWA/TX-98/1469-4.
Manual of Traffic Engineering Studies
Author: Institute of Transportation EngineersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Motor vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
National Conference on Highway-rail Safety. 1985. Proceedings
Author: S. J. Richards (ed)Light Rail Service
Author: Transit Cooperative Research ProgramPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
This report provides documentation and presents the results of a study to improve the safety of light rail transit (LRT) in semiexclusive rights-of-way where light rail vehicles operate at speeds greater than 35 mph through crossings with streets and pedestrians pathways. This report also presents the results of field tests conducted to improve the safety of higher speed LRT systems through grade crossing design.
Transportation Research Record
Author: Implementation Report of the USDOT Grade Crossing Safety Task Force
Author: United States. Dept. of Transportation. Grade Crossing Safety Task ForcePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Highway-railroad grade crossings
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Traffic-control Devices for Passive Railroad-highway Grade Crossings
Author: Neil D. LernerPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309067510
Category : Highway capacity
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Traffic Signal Operations Near Highway-rail Grade Crossings
Author: Hans W. KorvePublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309068246
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Presents a review of the current practices associated with the operation of traffic signals at intersections located near highway-rail grade crossings.
Development and Evaluation of an Active Warning Device for School Bus Loading and Unloading Points in Areas of Limited Visibility
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : School buses
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The primary objectives of this research project were: (1) to develop an active advance warning device (AAWD) comprised of an actuated flashing beacon supplement to a conventional SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD sign (S3-1) and (2) to evaluate its effect on driver performance and safety through school bus loading and unloading zones. Secondary objectives were to summarize system components and costs, develop an activation strategy, review the liability risk, review national experience related to safety, and provide guidance regarding specifications and use in Texas. With respect to safety, 37 of 46 studies reported a positive effect resulting from AAWDs. Findings from field studies conducted in Texas also suggest favorable results with confirmed reductions in vehicle approach speeds when the flashing beacon was activated. Costs for the final AAWD are estimated to be 2,000 dollars for the S3-1 sign and flashing beacons and 2,600 dollars for the flashing beacon activation system, not including sign installation or ongoing maintenance and operations costs. A review of published literature and historic case law suggests minimal additional liability risk above what is already experienced by transportation departments. Unique areas of risk relate to "jurisdictional responsibility" for establishing, operating, and maintaining school bus loading and unloading zones and the hazard expectation tied to the flashing beacon activation (i.e., motorists may not exercise the same degree of caution when the bus is not present and the beacons are not flashing despite children being present at the bus stop). Given the favorable safety impacts, the low system cost, and the minimal additional liability risk incurred, the AA WD is recommended for further implementation.