Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH (2012)

Chapter: Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road

Previous Chapter: Chapter 3: Assessment of the Operational and Safety Aspects of Existing, Alternative, and Possible Supplemental Traffic Control Devices
Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 4: Modeling/Simulation of Light Rail Operating Conditions: North First Street from East Brokaw Road to Trimble Road." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2012. Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22822.
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