@article{ref1,
title="Potential issues and challenges in implementing the Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008 based on a national survey",
journal="Journal of transportation safety and security",
year="2011",
author="Liu, Rongfang   (Rachel) and Huang, Zhaodong and Hao, Wei",
volume="3",
number="4",
pages="252-271",
abstract="Highway-rail crossing safety is a critical issue, highlighted by the recently enacted Rail Safety Improvement Act (by the U.S. Congress. This article documents a national survey of peer state agencies as part of the effort to better understand the current issues of highway-rail grade crossing inspection and best practices in vegetation blockage clearance in the visibility triangle. The authors conducted an extensive literature review, in-depth dialogs with a few selected agencies, and focused on case studies to obtain realistic assessments of current practices in highway-rail grade crossing inspections. Potential issues and concerns in the implementation of the Rail Safety Improvement Act are highlighted.<p />",
language="",
issn="1943-9962",
doi="10.1080/19439962.2011.607937",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19439962.2011.607937"
}