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Urban rail transit system planning and research. Regional rail and rail rapid transit systems. New commuter rail service development. Light rail transit systems. Planning, management, design, finance, construction, technology, safety, performance measures, and intermodal improvement.
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ADA and Rapid Rail Systems [34040] 
FAQs for basic information for the transportation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
FAQs for basic information for the transportation provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Audible Signals for Pedestrian Safety in LRT Environments ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Guidelines for audible signals for pedestrian safety with light rail transit.
[31228] Guidelines for audible signals for pedestrian safety with light rail transit.
Audible Signals for Pedestrian Safety in LRT Environments Appendix [31229]
Details of a survey that was used to produce "Audible Signals for Pedestrian Safety in LRT Environments."
[31229] Details of a survey that was used to produce "Audible Signals for Pedestrian Safety in LRT Environments."
Center Truck Performance [33122]
Low floor light rail vehicle center truck performance on wheel wear, noise and derailments.
[33122] Low floor light rail vehicle center truck performance on wheel wear, noise and derailments.
Communication Technologies for Rail Transit [32764]
Fact sheets on communication technology for rail transit systems.
Fact sheets on communication technology for rail transit systems.
Cost-Allocation Methods Rail Operations on Shared-Use Rail Systems and Corridors [30579]
Cost-Allocation Methods for Commuter, Intercity, and Freight Rail Operations on Shared-Use Rail Systems and Corridors.
[30579] Cost-Allocation Methods for Commuter, Intercity, and Freight Rail Operations on Shared-Use Rail Systems and Corridors.
Crash Energy Management Performance Requirements for Light-Rail Vehicles [34509]
To develop crash energy management guidelines.
[34509] To develop crash energy management guidelines.
Integration of Light Rail Transit into City Streets [32886]
To improve safety for LRT passengers, motorists, and pedestrians.
To improve safety for LRT passengers, motorists, and pedestrians.
Light Rail Service: Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety [31332]
Results of study to improve safety of LRT with streets and pedestrian paths.
[31332] Results of study to improve safety of LRT with streets and pedestrian paths.
Light Rail Service: Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety [32891]
Safety issues for higher speed LRT systems with pedestrians, bicycles and motorists.
[32891] Safety issues for higher speed LRT systems with pedestrians, bicycles and motorists.
Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide [33230]
Guidance on how to address safety issues posed by the gap between railcars and high level station platforms.
[33230] Guidance on how to address safety issues posed by the gap between railcars and high level station platforms.
Rail Transit In America [31845]
Study on correlation between rail systems and traffic congestion in cities.
[31845] Study on correlation between rail systems and traffic congestion in cities.
Rail Transit Technology Overview [32751]
Fact sheets on rail transit technology and technology costs.
Fact sheets on rail transit technology and technology costs.
Recommended Practice for Rail Transit System Station Procedures [32780]
Duties and responsibilities of rail transit system station personnel.
[32780] Duties and responsibilities of rail transit system station personnel.
Security Cameras/Systems for Rail Transit [32765]
Fact sheets on security camera technology for rail transit systems.
Fact sheets on security camera technology for rail transit systems.
Transit Ridership, Reliability, and Retention [35233] How travel time reliability and rider retention affect transit ridership.
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Planning and implementation of intercity rail passenger systems.
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Regional and local rail freight transport.
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