ITS Applications at HRIs

This task will research current intelligent transportation systems (ITS) related projects to determine the capabilities of such systems to enhance highway-rail interfaces (HRI) safety. Staff will determine if a demonstration program could be adapted to include functions that would enhance HRI safety through additional warning systems such as in-vehcile warnings. Currently, there are three subtasks: Technical Evaluation of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) global positioning system (GPS) Navigation Systems; French and Finnish In-Vehicle System Review; and Conference Participation. This was an FY2008 project.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Grade Crossing & Trespass Safety

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $56214.00
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Railroad Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Allen, Len

• Performing Organizations:

  Federal Highway Administration

  ITS Joint Program Office
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142
• Start Date: 20071001
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• Source Data: RiP Project 30725

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Audible warning devices in vehicles; Global Positioning System; Grade crossing protection systems; Intelligent transportation systems; Railroad grade crossings; Warning systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01465242
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 3 2013 2:57PM