关闭铁路道口的利弊:来自路易斯安那州的案例研究

IF 1 Q3 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Public Works Management & Policy Pub Date : 2022-06-21 DOI:10.1177/1087724X221110230

Guang Tian

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摘要

公路和铁路交叉路口是不同运输方式交汇的地方，这带来了安全问题，并有可能阻碍运输效率和产生其他问题。通过对路易斯安那州的专业人士进行调查和访谈，本研究旨在调查激励计划及其在政策实施中减少平行线数量的有效性。结果显示，路易斯安那州的大多数机构都担心铁路道口的安全，三分之一的机构支持关闭道口以减轻他们的担忧。此外，利益相关者还关注交叉路口的状况和维护、交通管理以及主动交通的可及性。在五个确定的项目中，道路改善被列为最有效的项目，多个项目的组合可能比任何一个单独的项目更有效。本研究建议，环境敏感、无障碍和透明的政策、公众教育和利益相关者参与可能有助于提高公路-铁路交叉路口的整体安全性和效率。

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Closing Rail Crossings: A Case Study From Louisiana

Road-railroad crossings are where different modes of transportation meet, which brings safety concerns and the potential for hampering transportation efficiency and creating other issues. By surveying and interviewing professionals in Louisiana, this study aims to investigate incentive programs and their effectiveness in reducing the number of at-grade crossings for policy implementation. The results show that most agencies in Louisiana were concerned about safety at railroad crossings with one third supporting closing crossings to alleviate their concerns. In addition, stakeholders were also concerned about the condition and maintenance of crossings, traffic management, and access for active transportation. Among five identified programs, road improvement was ranked as the most effective program, and the combination of multiple programs may be more effective than any individual program. This study recommends that context-sensitive, accessible, and transparent policies, public education, and stakeholder engagement may help to improve safety and efficiency at road-railroad crossings overall.

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Public Works Management & Policy PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION-

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2.00

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7.10%

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期刊介绍： PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT & POLICY: RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT is a peer-reviewed journal for academics and practitioners in public works and the public and private infrastructure industries. This journal addresses the planning, financing, development, and operations of civil infrastructure systems at all levels of society— from federal policy to the demand for, and delivery of, state and local public works services. PWMP solicits manuscripts that convey research results, evaluate management innovations, suggest methods of analysis and evaluation, and examine policy issues.