Traffic Safety Improvements at Low Water Crossings—Summary Webinar

Details

• Creators:
  Dobrovolny, Chiara S ; Glancy, Chris
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas A&M Transportation Institute
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Floods
  • Highway safety
  • Mobile communication systems
  • Road markings
  • Storm surges
  • Warning devices
  • Water table
  • Visual presentations
• Publication/ Report Number:
  0-6992-P1
• Resource Type:
  Presentations
• Geographical Coverage:
  Texas ; United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas A&M Transportation Institute
• Description:
  The research explored strategies and techniques designed to discourage motorists from entering flooded grade crossings resulting in lives saved • Increased the level of knowledge of TxDOT personnel related to the issues and potential solutions for improving safety at LWCs on TxDOT highways. • The research has the potential to improve the quality of life for Texas motor vehicle operators. The public benefits from more precise and accurate information about the status of the hazards associated with flooded crossings. • The project also demonstrated how TxDOT could integrate advanced technologies for disseminating warnings and alerts to drivers directly in their vehicle.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64278/dot_64278_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.95 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:b1573cfa965131d99d40a401795148303c5806f63af28a78b2b4db8e16aff72d