Citation

Kawamura K, Fazio J, Choobchian P. Transp. Res. Proc. 2024; 79: 44-51.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Elsevier Publications)

DOI

10.1016/j.trpro.2024.03.008

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The aims of this study are to analyze the extent of network-wide delays caused by at-grade highway-rail crossings that affect disadvantaged communities disproportionally in industrial cities such as Chicago, examine the effectiveness of mitigation measures that do not involve grade-separation, and monetize the benefits of delay reduction with respect to hazardous vehicle emissions, excessive fuel consumption, and waste of residents' time. The analysis of mitigation measures showed that providing up-to-date traffic information to the travelers, especially using mobile devices, to disseminate near real-time information frequently, can reduce the delay associated with rail crossings considerably as long as information is updated every 20 minutes or less.

Keywords

At-Grade rail crossing; delay; traveler information system;