SAFETY IN URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION: THE STATE OF THE ART

This report is a survey of safety practices on various transit systems, including rail rapid transit systems. Safety rules, safety devices, warning devices, and accident prevention and accident reporting are covered.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Report prepared by Highway Research Board Task Force on Urban Mass Transportation Safety Standards.
• Corporate Authors:

  Highway Research Board

  2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC    20418
• Publication Date: 1973-4

Media Info

• Features: Appendices;
• Pagination: 177 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash reports; Crashes; Occupant protection devices; Passenger security; Rapid transit; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Passenger protection
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050337
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jan 11 1981 12:00AM