Evaluation of Selected Warning Signs at Skewed Railroad-highway Crossings

Report No: 86-R38

Published in 1986

About the report:

A 1984 study by the Research Council recommended that advance warning signs be placed in advance of skewed railroad-highway grade crossings. Several signs were suggested for use, and the study reported here was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of two of these signs. The study focused upon how well cyclists observed and understood the signs. Questionnaires were distributed to motorcyclists in the Harrisonburg area, and interviews were conducted with bicyclists encountered on the campus of James Madison University. Both of the suggested signs were found to be effective, but one was superior and its use is recommended.

Documents

86-R38

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Authors

Todd Collier

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