Low-Cost Ways to Improve the Visibility of Night Trains at Crossings


Author:  Greg Schertz

Sponsoring Agency:  US DOT

Date of Publication:  1989

Abstract:

The Federal Highway Administration has completed a research activity directed at enhancing the safety of rural railroad grade crossings.  This research involved the use of existing low-cost retro-reflective devices to focus the driver's attention at a non-signalized crossing when a train is present.

 

No. of Pages:  2
 
 

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