Transit Safety Inspection: Gated Grade Crossings Warning Devices

Gated grade crossings typically refer to railroad crossings where a track intersects with roads or pathways - these are typically noted with a gate, a traffic signal, and audible signals as well. Having a functional gate is critically important as motor vehicles, motor carriers, pedestrians, or other vehicle operators may be endangered if a gated grade crossing is not functioning correctly. Trains that are approaching a grade crossing are typically unable to stop quickly, and are given the right of way. Accordingly, notifying passing traffic of the incoming train is important, therefore having a functioning crossing gate is critical. This Transit Safety Inspection app serves as an audit checklist where auditors names can be noted, relevant persons who were contacted can be noted, the element and its characteristics and method of verification of said element can be noted, and results and findings can be noted. The user is able to add additional comments as well. This app is not only useful for passing automobiles and pedestrians, but also for rail safety as a collision with a motor vehicle can cause damage to a train, its contents and passengers, as well as the conductor and other railroad engineers.