Author: Federal Railroad Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration

Sponsoring Agency:  U.S. Department of Transportation

Date of Publication:  1994

Abstract:

This Action Plan presents a multi-faceted, multi-modal approach for improving safety at our Nation's highway-rail crossings and for the prevention of trespassing on the rights-of-way of our Nation's railroads. It is multi-faceted in that it presents enforcement, engineering, education, research, promotional and legislative initiatives addressing crossings of both light and conventional rail rights-of-way by public and private streets and highways. It is multi-modal in that contributions to its preparation have been made by four U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) administrations, i.e., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), working together with the same interest, safety at crossings. We have also received, considered and often incorporated or adapted, in whole or in part, ideas from many outside sources, individuals, railroads and States.

No. of Pages:  62