Improving Safety and Operations of Traffic Signals Near Railroad Grade Crossings with Active Warning Devices (0-4265-S)
Author(s):
K.N. Balke, R.J. Engelbrecht, S.R. Sunkari, S.P. Venglar
Publication Date:
December 2005
Abstract:
While the number of collisions at railroad crossings declined between 2000 and 2004, the proportion of these collisions occurring at crossings protected by automotive gates has remained relatively constant. During 2000 alone, 93 incidents occurred at grade crossings protected by gates, resulting in 4 fatalities and 37 injuries. In 2004, these numbers had increased to 120 accidents, 9 fatalities, and 51 injuries. A significant portion of the collisions and fatalities occurred where a highway intersection was located within 150 feet of the crossing.
Report Number:
0-4265-S
Keywords:
Improved Traffic Signal Operations near Railroad Grade Crossings
Electronic Link(s):
Document/Product: http://tti.tamu.edu/documents/0-4265-S.pdf
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