TM13-Standard Railroad Grade Crossing (Clark County)

Status: Existing

Description

––Instance of TM13–– 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 (Clark County)

Includes Elements

Rail Operators
Railroad Wayside Equipment
Clark County Traffic Operations Center
Clark County Field Equipment
Cyclist
Pedestrian
Driver