Journal of Public Transportation Article in Volume 17, Issue 4 (2014) by Jeffrey M. Casello, Geoffrey McD. Lewis, Kevin Yeung, Deborah Santiago-Rodriguez. This paper presents an easy-to-use model to assist in technology selection for transit planning. The model computes annual costs for two technologies—currently BRT and LRT—for a system with characteristics specified by the user.. read more →
This paper provides a rough design toolkit for improving the safety of LRT (Light Rail Transit) urban insertion. This toolkit has been prepared after the analysis of more than 130 examples of good and bad practices related to LRT urban insertion in 13 European countries, which have taken place during the first working phase of.. read more →
This report explores mitigation methods tested and used by transit agencies to reduce collisions between light rail vehicles (LRVs) and motor vehicles where light rail transit (LRT) runs through or adjacent to highway intersections controlled by conventional traffic signals. View Report read more →
This report explores mitigation methods tested and used by transit agencies to reduce collisions between light rail vehicles (LRVs) and motor vehicles where light rail transit (LRT) runs through or adjacent to highway intersections controlled by conventional traffic signals. View Report read more →
This report examines the application of audible signals for pedestrian safety in light rail transit (LRT) environments. The report includes descriptions of audible signal systems and associated operating procedures, their integration with other crossing measures, potential criteria for their use, and their likely effectiveness and limitations. Details of a survey that was used to help.. read more →
The purpose of this literature review is to summarize the relevant literature and research that has been conducted in the area of audible warnings for pedestrians at light rail transit (LRT) grade crossings. The numerous references outlined in this report provide research findings and recommendations for grade crossing treatments or for pedestrian audible warnings; however,.. read more →
This report addresses the safety and operating experience of light rail transit (LRT) systems with light rail vehicles (LRVs) operating on semi exclusive rights-of-way at speeds greater than 55 km/h (35 mph). The analysis presented in this report is based on interviews with LRT agency officials, field observations, and analysis of accident records and accident.. read more →