An automated enforcement systems in California decreased highway-rail grade crossing violations by up to 92 percent.
Date Posted
01/04/2001
Identifier
2007-B00340
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Overview of Automated Enforcement in Transportation

Summary Information

This is a synthesis report summarizing experiences with automated enforcement systems from locations in the United States and abroad. The report contains benefits data for systems enforcing red-light violations, speed limits, highway-rail grade crossing violations, and commercial vehicle safety violations.

FINDINGS

Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Enforcement

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority has implemented automated enforcement of several grade crossings along a light-rail transit line. Violation rates at the enforced locations have decreased significantly, including a 92 percent reduction at the Compton Boulevard crossing.
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