EXTENT OF USE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF HIGHWAY-TYPE STOP SIGNS HIGHWAY-RAILWAY GRADE CROSSINGS

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING STOP CROSSINGS ARE ANALYZED WITH RESPECT TO THREE DIFFERENT CITY LOCATIONS. IN SOME AREAS A LACK OF RESPECT FOR ALL STOP SIGNS WAS EVIDENCED. IN ONE JURISDICTION SUPPLEMENTAL STOP SIGNS WERE PLACED AT ALL GRADE CROSSINGS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO GRADE CROSSING ACCIDENTS SINCE THE PLACEMENT OF THE SIGNS.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Bull 602, PROC VOL 68, PP 150-151
• Authors:
  • Wyckoff, K E
• Publication Date: 1966-11

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Am Railway Engineering Assoc Bulletin

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cities; Economic efficiency; Location; Prevention; Railroad grade crossings; Safety; Stop signs; Traffic signs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency
• Old TRIS Terms: Placement
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00225148
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 1994 12:00AM