Strategies for Deterring Trespassing on Rail Transit and Commuter Rail Rights-of-Way, Volume 1: Guidebook (2022) / Chapter Skim
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1 A great risk facing the rail transit and commuter rail industries is the continuing problem with trespassing incidents occurring on systems throughout the United States. Trespassers are at great risk of being struck and fatally injured or severely hurt while on the rightsof-way.
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2 Strategies for Deterring Trespassing on Rail Transit and Commuter Rail Rights-of-Way Decision-Making Guidance This guidebook gathers existing guidance associated with determining hazards and implementation strategies. Several FTA regulations and guides detail managing systemwide risks, including regulations requiring operators to develop agency safety plans that address safety hazard identification, safety risk assessment, and safety risk mitigation.
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Summary 3 – Platform screen doors (PSDs) – Surveillance and detection – Lighting – Approaching train alerts – Track retrieval device • Education and Engagement – Signage – Community-based collaboration – Public and industry events and campaigns – Employee intervention training – Hope Poles • Enforcement – Law enforcement and patrol Within the discussion of each trespass mitigation countermeasure, the following sections are used: • Description provides a brief overview of the countermeasure.
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4 Strategies for Deterring Trespassing on Rail Transit and Commuter Rail Rights-of-Way should not be overlooked despite potentially requiring more partner cooperation, longer lead times, and higher costs than other strategies.
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Summary 5 – Equipment and maintenance yards. Trespassing into or along restricted yard areas – Stations and platforms.
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