Rail-highway Crossings Study
Rail-highway Crossings Study

Author: United States. Office of Highway Safety

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 172

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The last report to Congress on rail-highway crossing safety was in 1971-72. Since then, several actions and changes have occurred. These are discussed in the Executive Summary which is included in this report. This discussion is followed by 8 chapters. The final chapter summarizes the findings of this study on each of nine identified issues, as well as other issues identified during the course of the study.

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: 266

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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.