An automated enforcement systems in California decreased highway-rail grade crossing violations by up to 92 percent.
Date Posted
01/04/2001
California, United States
Los Angeles County:
California,
United States
Identifier
2007-B00340
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.
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.
Overview of Automated Enforcement in Transportation
Overview of Automated Enforcement in Transportation
Source Publication Date
06/02/1998
Publisher
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Other Reference Number
Overview of Automated Enforcement in Transportation
Goal Areas
Deployment Locations