RAIL CROSSING PROGRAM ON TRACK TO GET SCHOOL BUSES ACROSS SAFELY

The article describes how technology, enforcement, and education are keys to cutting railroad grade crossing accidents, injuries and fatalities. Railroad grade crossing safety is noted as an issue of importance to both school bus operators and the federal government. The latter has authorized the expenditure of nearly $2 billion on grade crossing protection under Section 203 of the Highway Safety Act. The efforts and resources of those involved in the development and implementation of the grade crossing safety program have been concentrated in 3 areas: technology and engineering; enforcement; education and communication. Each of these areas is discussed. One public education program, 'Operation Lifesaver,' launched in Idaho in 1972 is noted.

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  Bobit Publishing Company

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  Torrance, CA  United States  90501-1711
• Publication Date: 1986-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 27-30
• Serial:
  • School Bus Fleet
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Bobit Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0036-6501
  • Serial URL: http://schoolbusfleet.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Communications; Federal aid; Highway safety; Railroad grade crossings; Safety education; School buses; Technology
• Uncontrolled Terms: Enforcement
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00496187
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 7
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM