Evaluation of Level crossing Safety Measures: Applicability of the Framework to Innovative and Low-cost Measures

Anne Silla

Evaluation of Level crossing Safety Measures: Applicability of the Framework to Innovative and Low-cost Measures

Anne Silla

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Abstract

This paper presents an assessment framework with 13 criteria to systematically evaluate measures for improving the safety of level crossings (LCs). The criteria were first applied in the Finnish context, where eight safety measures were estimated to reduce LC accidents by more than 20%. Next, the estimates from the Finnish study were used as a starting point for evaluating innovative and cost-effective LC safety measures piloted during an EU project, SAFER-LC. One such measure was estimated to potentially reduce LC accidents by more than 20%. The proposed assessment framework is a good way to assess and categorise LC safety measures. The summary of the assessment criteria is further intended for decision-makers looking to implement effective measures in a specific situation or at a particular LC.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Transportation Research Board 100th Annual Meeting
Publisher	Transportation Research Board
Number of pages	12
Publication status	Published - 2021
MoE publication type	A4 Article in a conference publication
Event	100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) : Online - Virtual, Washington DC, United States Duration: 5 Jan 2021 → 29 Jan 2021

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Conference	100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB)
Country/Territory	United States
City	Washington DC
Period	5/01/21 → 29/01/21

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Silla, A 2021, Evaluation of Level crossing Safety Measures: Applicability of the Framework to Innovative and Low-cost Measures. in Transportation Research Board 100th Annual Meeting., TRBAM-21-00043, Transportation Research Board, 100th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB)
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Evaluation of Level crossing Safety Measures: Applicability of the Framework to Innovative and Low-cost Measures

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