Traffic Signal Preemption at Intersections Near Highway–Rail Grade Crossings (2017) / Chapter Skim
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25 chapter six INSTITUTIONAL ASPECTS This chapter presents common regulatory and organizational issues related to preemption and information on traffic signal management. For more information, refer to the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook (Ogden 2007)
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26 In fact, the preferred method of testing highway traffic signal pre-emption is by observation of a train movement and the actual pre-emption function. Therefore, FRA recommends that railroads conduct comprehensive joint inspections of the highway traffic signal pre-emption interconnection with state and local highway authorities." FRA also suggests inspections be done whenever conditions change, but at least once per year.
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27 use contract maintenance, and 37% of those (seven of 19 responses) have specific procedures regarding coordination with the railway agency for contract maintenance staff.
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28 Seventy-five percent (75%) of agencies (24 of 32 responses)
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29 Five of 39 respondents (13%) indicated that they use advanced train detection or railway interconnection technology.
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30 inspection to coordinate with the railway agency's monthly inspection (three responses)
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