TM13-Standard Railroad Grade Crossing

Status: Existing

Description

This service package manages highway traffic at highway–rail intersections (HRIs) where operational requirements do not dictate more advanced features (e.g., where rail operational speeds are less than 80 miles per hour). Both passive (e.g., the crossbuck sign) and active warning systems (e.g., flashing lights and gates) are supported. (Note that passive systems exercise only the single interface between the ITS Roadway Equipment and the Driver in the physical view.) These traditional HRI warning systems may also be augmented with other standard traffic management devices. The warning systems are activated on notification of an approaching train by interfaced wayside equipment. The equipment at the HRI may also be interconnected with adjacent signalized intersections so that local control can be adapted to highway–rail intersection activities. Health monitoring of the HRI equipment and interfaces is performed; detected abnormalities are reported to both highway and railroad officials through wayside interfaces and interfaces to the Traffic Management Center.

Diagram

TM13-Standard Railroad Grade Crossing

Includes Elements

City of Akron Traffic Operations Center
City of Akron Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment
City of Cuyahoga Falls Traffic Operations Center
City of Cuyahoga Falls Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment
City of Kent Traffic Operations Center
City of Kent Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment
ODOT District 4 Office
ODOT District 4 Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment
ODOT Traffic Signal Control System
Private Rail Operations Center
Private Rail Operations Wayside Equipment
Drivers
Cyclists
Pedestrians
City of Barberton Traffic Operations Center
City of Barberton Traffic Signal Roadway Equipment