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Prototype Rail Crossing Violation Warning (RCVW) Phase II – Advancing the Use of Connected Vehicle Technologies to Reduce Crashes at Grade Crossings by Warning Vehicle Drivers of Predicted Violations (Room 205 B)

24 Sep 19
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: AREMA Technical Sessions By Date- Communications & Signals, AREMA Technical Sessions By Functional Group- Communications & Signals, Technical Sessions By Day- Tuesday

Highway-rail grade crossing incidents continue to represent a significant safety concern for the transportation industry. Recently, connected vehicle (CV) technologies have matured and represent a potentially viable, widely applicable, and readily implementable approach to warning drivers of a predicted collision with an approaching train. The RCVW system leverages CV technologies to realize safety improvements at highway-rail grade crossings. This presentation describes an ongoing FRA-funded research project that builds upon prior proof-of-concept prototype work. Phase II of the project addresses findings from the initial effort and aims to refine RCVW software and hardware to achieve improved performance and enhanced functionality. The revised design is informed by performance standards that envision RCVW as a safety system. Improved maturity will be confirmed via rigorous controlled conditions field testing. Major revisions of the RCVW design discussed will include: • Utilizing closed-loop communication protocols between RCVW and roadside rail interface. • Integrating with the vehicle CAN bus for more reliable and frequent vehicle status. • Augmenting on-board vehicle-based position solutions. • Updates to meet current CV standards. • Re-designing the driver-vehicle interface based on human factors study. Session attendees will learn about FRA’s research agenda, how the Phase II RCVW system works, and key project findings and plans. *Missed this Session or want to view it again? Stop by the VirtualAREMA kiosk located in the Registration area to purchase this product today!