Safety IDEA Program Annual Report - January 2014

TRB’s Safety Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) program has released its annual report, which summarizes projects active or completed during the 2013 program year. The report also includes descriptions of projects completed before the 2013 program year.

The Safety IDEA program is sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration. The Safety IDEA program provides funding for projects that promote innovative approaches to improving railroad safety or performance. The program encompasses vehicle improvements, operator performance, and alertness improvements; operational practices; and hazard reduction, among other interest areas.