01365081

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/166697.aspx

This document presents the findings and results of the investigation conducted in support of TCRP Project A-32, “Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH.” In addition, this report presents the findings of the micro-simulation modeling conducted as an alternative to an evaluation of the impacts of higher light rail vehicle speeds on selected locations in San Jose. The report is presented in five chapters and five appendices. Chapter 1 provides an introduction. Chapter 2 provides a summary of interviews conducted with four transit agencies operating light rail transit, lists the primary criteria used to select a corridor with crossings suitable for study under the TCRP A-32 project, presents characteristics of the candidate study corridor resulting from the interviews, and recommends three crossings along the North First St. corridor in San Jose, CA, as test sites for the demonstration project. Chapter 3 provides an in-depth look at the recommended test sites along North First St. in San Jose. Chapter 4 describes the methodology and results of the micro-simulation study. Chapter 5 presents the risk analysis conducted for the TCRP A-32 project. The appendices contain supporting documentation for the project.

TCRP Project A-32

English

124p

2012

TCRP Web Document

9780309435192

Contractor Final Report

Web

Appendices; Figures; Photos; Tables

Light rail transit; Light rail transit grade crossings; Microsimulation; Risk analysis; Speed; Traffic control devices; Traffic safety

San Jose (California)

Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control; I80: Accident Studies

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Mar 16 2012 2:46PM