Pedestrian/Bicyclist Warning Devices and Signs at Highway-Rail and Pathway-Rail Grade Crossings

Metaxatos, Paul; Sriraj, P.S.

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Title

Pedestrian/Bicyclist Warning Devices and Signs at Highway-Rail and Pathway-Rail Grade Crossings

Author(s)

• Metaxatos, Paul
• Sriraj, P.S.

Issue Date

2013-04

Keyword(s)

Pedestrian and bicyclist safety, pedestrian warning devices and signs at rail grade crossings

Abstract

Federal reporting shows a relatively constant number of pedestrian and bicycle fatalities at highway-rail and pathway-rail grade crossings over the past 10 years. This is in contrast to a marked decrease in train–vehicle collisions at highway-rail crossings. Although engineering solutions and education and enforcements initiatives have been proposed and implemented, little is known about their effectiveness to mitigate such incidents. This study reports on findings from the literature, discussions with professionals in the public and private sectors involved in safety at rail grade crossings, and pedestrian/non-motorized user behavior and attitudes toward safety at such crossings. The study highlights the multitude of factors related to pedestrian safety in this context and provides an informed discussion for stakeholders to advance safety initiatives.

Series/Report Name or Number

FHWA-ICT-13-013

ISSN

0197-9191

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

Illinois Department of Transportation R27-96

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No restrictions. This document is available to the public through the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia 22161

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