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Safety Improvements at Rail Crossings
Despite the dangers of crossing in front of oncoming trains, drivers continue to risk lives by driving around lowered crossing gates. At many crossings a driver is able to cross the center line pavement marking and drive around a lowered gate with little difficulty. Median separators like our FG 300 Curb System have been shown to provide a significant reduction in the number of gate violations at rail crossings.
Safety Improvements in Quiet Zones with Whistle Ban
The recent "Train Horn" Rule now requires "Supplemental safety measures" at grade crossings to prevent motorists from driving around gates. Supplementary safety measures are engineering improvements that compensate for the absence of the train horn. If employed at every crossing in the Quiet Zone, they can automatically qualify the Quiet Zone (detailed instructions for establishing or requesting recognition of a Quiet Zone is provided in regulations available from the FRA at http://www.fra.dot.gov/us/content/1475).
A mountable curb system is an effective and relatively low cost choice for supplementary safety measure. Mountable curbs with delineators provide both a physical and visual barrier for motorists to deter gate violations at grade crossings.
FG 300 Mountable Raised Curb System
The FG 300 Curb System is a Median Separation system that permits safe and efficient operation of rail and highway traffic over at-grade rail crossings. This curb system is a passive traffic control device consisting of curbing and channelizer posts, mountable by emergency vehicles, that can provide for a significant improvement in safety at rail crossings in your community. The FG 300 Curb System is built tough with engineering thermoplastic resins to endure multiple high-speed impacts and the rigors of years of installed service. We use the best quality lenses and retro-reflective tapes for superior visibility at night. This system is designed for rapid installation and easy maintenance.
Why Specify the FG 300 Curb System for your crossings?
The FG 300 System offers substantially better performance than other systems by incorporating the FG 300 Model UR post into a unique, picket fence structure that is quicker to install and easier to maintain. Why you should specify this Curb System:
- Reduces gate violations at highway-grade rail crossings
- Easily installed in just a few hours using innovative anchor bolt system
- Creates a dramatic picket fence effect, increases the visual barrier
- Modular construction allows for easy replacement of worn parts
- Low maintenance with our super-tough urethane upright post
- Unique structure allows for circular or curved installations
- Built with solid color throughout, no painting required
- Superior performance over the life of the installation
- Low installed cost due to the simplicity of design
- NCHRP 350 Approved! FHWA Letter WZ-189
Availability
Filtrona Extrusion maintains the most extensive inventory of traffic reflectors and delineators in the industry. With distribution throughout North America and in many countries overseas, our products are available when and where you need them. Please contact us directly for more information or the name of the supplier in your area.
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NTPEP National Test Deck Tested & Approved! (FG 300 Curb Upright Posts)
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NCHRP 350 Tested & Approved! (Complete Curb System tested at 61 MPH)
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Stands up to repeated vehicle impacts at over 60mph!
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Factory installed road studs for superb nighttime visibility
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Quick and simple installation of upright, tubular posts
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No special tools or soapy water required!
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No restrictions on stacking or storage!
| Build Safer Rail Crossings In a Matter of Hours! |
| Easily Installed By Road Crews With Standard Equipment |
| 1. Layout Curb Sections and Channelizer Posts for drilling holes |
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| 2. Drill holes and screw in anchor bolts |
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| 3. FG 300 Curb System is ready for traffic! |
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