I am skeptical that this would actually save lives, given that most people going around the barriers are fully aware that they are there, and those that aren't aware probably shouldn't be driving anyway and will take no notice of any GPS they might have. But hey, if it saves one life then it's worth it.
-------------------- Geoff M. Posts: 2426 | From: Apple Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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"An at-grade intersection is a junction at which two or more transport axes cross at the same level (or grade)." - Wikipedia. Were they originally called "at-grade crossings"?
Obviously I "translated" from British English for the thread title. Sat[ellite]Nav[igation] being something that tells you where to go; GPS being something that tells you where you are and have been. Level crossing = grade crossing.
-------------------- Geoff M. Posts: 2426 | From: Apple Valley, CA | Registered: Sep 2000
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I say let's do it........ anything to help protect us from ourselves I suppose.
-------------------- David Pressley
Advocating for passenger trains since 1973!
Climbing toward 5,000 posts like the Southwest Chief ascending Raton Pass. Cautiously, not nearly as fast as in the old days, and hoping to avoid premature reroutes. Posts: 4203 | From: Western North Carolina | Registered: Feb 2004
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At this time, the GPS I use (Waze) is not prepared to denote railroad grade crossings. It's in future plans, but not present plans.
-------------------- The City of Saint Louis (UP, 1967) is still my standard for passenger operations Posts: 1404 | Registered: Oct 2001
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