2002 · 18 citations · 0 references
EngineeringCivil EngineeringRisk ManagementRisk AssessmentSafety EngineeringTransportationAccident PreventionRoad SafetySafety StandardsTraffic SafetyTransport SafetyTransportation SafetyAcceptable RiskAcceptable Risk ThresholdsAccident RecordsGrade Crossing ProtectionLevel CrossingsRisk Level AssessmentRoad Crossing SafetyTraffic Accident Risk
Road and railway speeds and traffic volumes have increased leading to a potential increase in the risk of an accident and an increase in the number of potential conflicts. However the level of risk has been mitigated by the development of numerous treatments to control the passage of road traffic, and sometimes trains, at these level crossings. This paper provides a comparison of the accident data for public level crossings in Australia. In particular the accident rates for the different types of level crossing protection are compared. Some recommendations are provided with respect to the reporting and recording of accident data. Also recommendations are provided with respect to the management of level crossing asset records and characteristics data. These include recommendations for a national uniform approach and standard for accident data, a national uniform approach and standard for the assessment of level crossing risk and acceptable risk level, and development of a code of practice and establishment of minimum requirements for the maintenance of asset records and characteristics data. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E207956.