Volpe Center Highlights - March/April 2002
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Papers and Presentations
Photo enforcement has been in use internationally for over 20 years. |
"The Use of Photo Enforcement at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings in the United States," a paper written by Ms. Anya Carroll of the Railroad Systems Division and Ms. Judith Warren of the Information Integration Division, was recently selected for publication in the Transportation Research Record. This paper addresses the effectiveness of photo enforcement in use at public highway-rail grade crossings; nationwide institutional issues; judicial concerns; and public perceptions.
The Volpe Center is supporting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in implementing the requirements of the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act. The TREAD Act requires vehicle and equipment manufacturers to report periodically to NHTSA on a wide variety of information that could indicate the existence of potential safety defects. NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) requested the Volpe Center's assistance in identifying components and systems to be included in early warning reporting categories, based on historic safety-related recall data. On Monday, December 17, 2001, Ms. Sari Radin of the Economic and Industry Analysis Division delivered a final report to ODI titled "Early Warning Reporting Categories Analysis of Recall and Complaints Data." The report was entered into the docket on December 20, 2001 in support of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
On February 18 and 19, 2002, Mr. Michael Dyer of the Technology Applications and Deployment Division participated in the Annual Meeting of the Passenger Vessel Association in Biloxi, Mississippi, which focused on the growing demand in the ferry market and on ferries as a vital transportation solution. Mr. Dyer delivered the keynote address, titled "Industry Traffic Patterns and Growth Trends." The address focused on the growth of ferries as a public transport option and the need for cooperation among private and public entities to ensure the "smart" allocation of resources and well-placed ferry services to contribute to the total U.S. transportation system.
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