Railroad-highway Grade Crossing Surfaces
Railroad-highway Grade Crossing Surfaces

Author: William J. Hedley

Publisher:

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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This Technology Sharing Report sets forth pertinent information on currently available types of grade crossing surfaces as an aid in choosing physically and economically suitable surfaces for individual crossing or groups of crossing to be installed or improved. Trade names and manufacturers' identification are solely for convenience of the user and not endorsements by DOT. Crossing surface products from 22 suppliers and soil stabilization fabrics from 12 manufacturers are discussed.

Railroad - Highway Grade Crossing Handbook
Railroad - Highway Grade Crossing Handbook

Author: United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Engineering. Railroads and Utilities Branch

Publisher:

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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This handbook briefly describes how growth of railroads and highways resulted in a proliferation of grade crossings and then discusses the variety of methods developed to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trains. It is aimed primarily at providing railroad, state and municipal personnel with information which can help in cooperative efforts to improve grade crossing safety and efficiency. The book describes conditions and requirements at crossing; facilitates understanding of the elements of crossing systems; provides a compendium of existing grade crossing technology; serves as a guideline to aid in implementing improvements to grade crossings; aids in understanding and applying new technology; and serves as a basic text for training programs.

Light Rail Service
Light Rail Service

Author: Transit Cooperative Research Program

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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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.

Design, Operation, and Safety of At-grade Crossings of Exclusive Busways
Design, Operation, and Safety of At-grade Crossings of Exclusive Busways

Author: Kimberly A. Eccles

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 0309098882

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"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 117: Design, Operation, and Safety of At-Grade Crossings of Exclusive Busways explores planning, designing, and operating various kinds of busways through roadway intersections. The report examines at-grade intersections along busways within arterial street medians; physically separated, side-aligned busways; busways on separate rights-of-way; and bus-only ramps. The intersections highlighted include highway intersections, midblock pedestrian crossings, and bicycle crossings. Appendixes A through I of the contractor's final report were published as TCRP Web-Only Document 36"--Publisher's website