Traffic Signal Preemption at Intersections Near Highway–Rail Grade Crossings (2017) / Chapter Skim
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3 BACKGROUND Highway–rail grade crossings near signalized intersections came to the public's attention on October 25, 1995, when a school bus transporting high school students was hit by a METRA commuter train traveling inbound to Chicago. The 1995 Fox River Grove crash, in which seven students were killed, continues to be cited by the NTSB when investigating subsequent crashes.
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4 between the railway and highway systems, and the design, operation, and maintenance of the traffic signal system. Ogden (2007)
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5 The synthesis is organized into the following chapters: Chapter one: Introduction provides some historical context for the synthesis and an overview of the literature review performed. Chapter two: Overview of the Highway–Rail Grade Crossing System describes current practices and types of railway-grade crossing management, including the concept of preemption; and explains the ways different railway-grade crossing systems can operate.
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