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TitleReport NumberAuthor(s)Date
TxDOT Project 409148-0004, High Speed Rail Programmatic Support -- Provide HSR Outreach: Task Report #4, Passenger Rail Survey Results and FindingsTTI-2013-8T.S. Geiselbrecht, T.S. GeiselbrechtFebruary 2013
Intercity Passenger Rail: Implications for Urban, Regional, and National MobilityUTCM 11-10-75B.R. Sperry, B.R. Sperry, C.A. Morgan, C.A. MorganDecember 2011
How Fast is a Fast Train? Comparing Attitudes and Preferences for Improved Passenger Rail Service among Urban Areas in the South Central High-Speed Rail CorridorSWUTC/11/161003-1B.R. Sperry, B.R. Sperry, C.A. Morgan, C.A. MorganDecember 2011
Examining Long-Distance Express Buses as an Extension of and Feeder to Passenger Rail SystemsUTCM 10-44-53L.L. Higgins, J.E. Warner, C.A. Morgan, P.J. DunhamMarch 2011
Potential Development of an Intercity Passenger Transit System in Texas-Report on Tasks 1-50-5930-1C.A. Morgan, B.R. Sperry, J.E. Warner, A.A. Protopapas, J.D. Borowiec, L.L. Higgins, T.B. CarlsonNovember 2009
The TxDOT Public-Private Feasibility Analysis Model: Project Summary Report5-4565-01-SC.E. Roco, L.E. Olson, L.P. ChadyFebruary 2007
Rail Relocation Projects in the U.S.: Case Studies and Lessons for Texas Rail Planning0-5322-1C.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, C.E. Roco, G.C. Anderson, L.E. Olson, S.S. RoopMarch 2007
Non-Vital Advance Rail Preemption of Signalized Intersections near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings: Technical Report0-4746-3L. Ruback, K.N. Balke, R.J. EngelbrechtSeptember 2007
Non-Vital Advance Rail Preemption of Signalized Intersections Near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings0-4746-SL. Ruback, L. Ruback, R.J. Engelbrecht, R.J. Engelbrecht, K.N. Balke, K.N. BalkeAugust 2006
Investigation of Rail Facilities Relocation in the U.S. and Potential Lessons for Texas Rail Planning Initiatives0-5322-SC.A. Morgan, C.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, J.E. Warner, C.E. Roco, C.E. Roco, G.C. Anderson, G.C. Anderson, L.E. Olson, L.E. Olson, S.S. Roop, S.S. RoopAugust 2006
Importance of Short Line Railroads to TexasSWUTC/06/473700-00027-1J.E. Warner, J.M. SolariOctober 2006
Improving Safety and Operations of Traffic Signals Near Railroad Grade Crossings with Active Warning Devices0-4265-SK.N. Balke, K.N. Balke, K.N. Balke, R.J. Engelbrecht, R.J. Engelbrecht, R.J. Engelbrecht, S.R. Sunkari, S.R. Sunkari, S.R. Sunkari, S.P. Venglar, S.P. Venglar, S.P. VenglarDecember 2005
Draft Warranty Implementation Plan0-4498-P4S. Anderson, B.C. Blaschke, D. Trejo, O.C. ErbaturJanuary 2005
Funding Strategies and Project Costs for State-Supported Intercity Passenger Rail: Summary Report0-4723-SC.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, C.E. Roco, S.S. RoopJuly 2005
Funding Strategies and Project Costs for State-Supported Intercity Passenger Rail: Selected Case Studies and Cost Data0-4723-1C.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, C.E. Roco, S.S. RoopJune 2005
Engineering Solutions to Improving Operations and Safety at Signalized Intersections near Railroad Grade Crossings with Active Devices0-4265-1R.J. Engelbrecht, R.J. Engelbrecht, K.N. Balke, K.N. Balke, S.R. Sunkari, S.R. Sunkari, S.P. Venglar, S.P. VenglarSeptember 2005
Synthesis of Pavement Issues Related to High-Speed Corridors: Summary Report0-4756-SJ.W. Button, E.G. Fernando, D.R. MiddletonSeptember 2005
Enhancing Intermodal Service through Public-Private Partnerships in Texas: Summary Report0-4565-SS.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, C.E. Roco, C.A. Morgan, D.H. Bierling, J.C. Villa, S.P. Dhuru, C.J. ZornApril 2004
Enhanced Sign Systems at Passive Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings0-1881-SA.H. Parham, A.H. Parham, R.W. Carroll, R.W. Carroll, D.B. Fambro, D.B. FambroApril 2004
Policy and Financial Analysis of High-Speed Rail Ventures in the State of TexasSWUTC/04/167150-1C.E. Roco, C.E. Roco, L.E. Olson, L.E. OlsonSeptember 2004
Railroad Grade Crossing Monitoring SystemM.E. Goolsby, M.E. Goolsby, M.J. Vickich, M.J. Vickich, A.P. Voigt, A.P. VoigtAugust 2003
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: Summary Report0-4007-SC.A. Morgan, C.A. Morgan, S.S. Roop, S.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, J.E. Warner, L.E. Olson, L.E. Olson, L.L. Higgins, L.L. HigginsDecember 2003
Current And Future Rail Access Needs of Western Gulf-Texas PortsSWUTC/03/473700-00011-1D.H. Bierling, D.H. Bierling, C.A. Morgan, C.A. Morgan, A.P. James, A.P. James, J.E. Warner, J.E. Warner, G.A. Chabot, G.A. Chabot, T.A. Sain, T.A. SainNovember 2003
Enhancing Intermodal Service through Public-Private Partnerships in Texas0-4565-1S.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, C.E. Roco, C.A. Morgan, D.H. Bierling, J.C. Villa, S.P. Dhuru, C.J. ZornOctober 2003
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: Characteristics and Case Studies0-4007-1S.S. Roop, S.S. Roop, C.A. Morgan, C.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, J.E. Warner, L.E. Olson, L.E. Olson, L.L. Higgins, L.L. HigginsJanuary 2002
The Preempt Trap: How to Make Sure You Do Not Have One0-1752-9R.J. Engelbrecht, R.J. Engelbrecht, R.J. Engelbrecht, S.R. Sunkari, S.R. Sunkari, S.R. Sunkari, T. Urbanik, T. Urbanik, T. Urbanik, S.P. Venglar, S.P. Venglar, S.P. Venglar, K.N. Balke, K.N. Balke, K.N. BalkeMarch 2002
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: New Roles and Relationships0-4007-2C.A. Morgan, C.A. Morgan, S.S. Roop, S.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, J.E. WarnerOctober 2002
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: GIS Information Manual0-4007-P2S.S. Roop, S.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, J.E. WarnerAugust 2001
Issues Related to Design of At-Grade Intersections Near Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings0-1845-SM.D. Wooldridge, D.B. Fambro, M.A. Brewer, R.J. Engelbrecht, S.R. Harry, H. ChoAugust 2001
Assessment of Impacts from Construction Equipment Restrictions in Select Texas Nonattainment Areas0-4190-6J.A. Crawford, D. Trejo, J.H. Overman, R.J. Benz, D.W. Fenno, S. Anderson, D.G. Perkinson, S. Knuennen, R.P. De Las Casas, R.K. DeshmukhAugust 2001
At-Grade Intersections Near Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings0-1845-2M.D. Wooldridge, D.B. Fambro, M.A. Brewer, R.J. Engelbrecht, S.R. Harry, H. ChoAugust 2001
The Impact of Mexican Rail Privatization on the Texas Transportation System0-2128-2S.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, F.J. Zambrano, R.M. Ismailova, D. KangFebruary 2001
Economic Evaluation of Transit Bus Design StandardsSWUTC/01/167407-1M.D. Hickman, R. JeongJune 2001
Integrating Train Information for Advanced Transportation Management0-1752-7L. Ruback, L. Ruback, K.N. Balke, K.N. BalkeMarch 2001
The Impact of Mexican Rail Privatization on the Texas Transportation System: Summary Report0-2128-SS.S. Roop, J.E. Warner, F.J. Zambrano, R.M. Ismailova, D. KangMay 2001
Texas Rural Rail Transportation Districts: Informational Guidebook for Formation and Evaluation0-4007-P1S.S. Roop, S.S. Roop, C.A. Morgan, C.A. Morgan, J.E. Warner, J.E. Warner, L.E. Olson, L.E. Olson, L.L. Higgins, L.L. HigginsSeptember 2001
A Safety Evaluation of the RCL Automated Horn SystemTTI-2000-14S.S. Roop, S.S. RoopMay 2000
Design Guidelines for At-Grade Intersections Near Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings0-1845-3M.D. Wooldridge, D.B. Fambro, M.A. Brewer, R.J. Engelbrecht, S.R. Harry, H. ChoNovember 2000
Guide for Traffic Signal Preemption Near Railroad Grade Crossing1439-9S.P. Venglar, M.S. Jacobson, S.R. Sunkari, R.J. Engelbrecht, T. UrbanikSeptember 2000
Evaluation of Enhanced Traffic Control Devices at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings0-1881-1A.H. Parham, R.W. Carroll, D.B. FambroSeptember 2000
The Rural Transportation Network in Texas1437-1K.F. Turnbull, G.B. Dresser, L.L. HigginsAugust 1999
Enhanced Traffic Control Devices and Railroad Operations for Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: First-Year Activities1469-1D.B. Fambro, D.B. Fambro, D.B. Fambro, S.A. Cooner, S.A. Cooner, S.A. Cooner, J. Messick, J. Messick, J. Messick, R.E. Bartoskewitz, R.E. Bartoskewitz, R.E. BartoskewitzDecember 1999
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings: Public Safety Education Materials - Look, Listen, and Live1469-4D.B. Fambro, D.B. Fambro, L.A. Shull, L.A. Shull, R.E. Bartoskewitz, R.E. Bartoskewitz, A.H. Frieslaar, A.H. FrieslaarAugust 1998
Enhanced Traffic Control Devices and Railroad Operations for Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Summary Report1469-SD.B. Fambro, D.B. Fambro, D.A. Noyce, D.A. NoyceNovember 1997
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