Abstract
This report will be of interest to traffic, utility, and design engineers, and public officials responsible for the design and operation of safe highway-rail grade crossings. The research presents a method of forecasting the likelihood of accidents at highway-rail grade crossings and includes recommended warrants for the improvement of crossings based on the predicted accident savings. An extensive review of human factor considerations has been conducted to develop improved protection devices. Experimental signs have been studied and specific recommendations are made for improved crossing protection.