Operation Lifesaver

OLI Urges People to Add Safety Near Tracks and Trains to Their Holiday and Winter Travel Plans

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) urges everyone to know the facts, recognize the signs and always make safe choices around tracks and trains.

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  • Rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) urges everyone to know the facts, recognize the signs and always make safe choices around tracks and trains.
  • Recognize the importance of making safe choices and what those choices should look like before you head out,” she continued.
  • OLI shares these facts for drivers and pedestrians:
    Every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train.
  • Maleh continued, “Holiday and winter travels are great opportunities to talk about being safe around trains.

Norfolk Southern announces new approach to engaging communities

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a new role focused solely on collaborating with the communities it serves. Norfolk Southern's Director Public Engagement will help marshal resources to improve railroad infrastructure and engagement with local leaders and their citizens.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday a new role focused solely on collaborating with the communities it serves.
  • Norfolk Southern's Director Public Engagement will help marshal resources to improve railroad infrastructure and engagement with local leaders and their citizens.
  • Norfolk Southern has a responsibility to be a good corporate citizen, and this new role will help deliver on that commitment," said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw.
  • "This is an opportunity for Norfolk Southern to take an industry-leading role and be a champion for local leaders."

Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Mobilize “Operation Clear Track” to Reduce Deaths and Injuries Near Railroad Tracks and Crossings

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Operation Clear Track and Rail Safety Week raise awareness about the importance of making safe choices near railroad tracks and crossings.

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  • Operation Clear Track and Rail Safety Week raise awareness about the importance of making safe choices near railroad tracks and crossings.
  • According to the Federal Railroad Administration, nine out of 10 rail-related fatalities result from crossing collisions and trespass incidents.
  • Trespassing on train tracks is not only dangerous but is illegal in all 50 states,” said Amtrak Chief of Police D. Samuel Dotson.
  • “Our mission at Operation Lifesaver is to save lives by helping people make safe choices around railroad tracks and trains.

CSX Promotes Rail Safety Week, Encourages Public to #STOPTrackTragedies

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The annual campaign promotes public safety near railroad tracks and serves as a nationwide platform to educate communities about safe behaviors that help prevent crossing collisions and trespass incidents.

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  • The annual campaign promotes public safety near railroad tracks and serves as a nationwide platform to educate communities about safe behaviors that help prevent crossing collisions and trespass incidents.
  • By engaging with communities and fostering a culture of awareness, we can make substantial progress toward reducing these incidents,” said Sean Douris, chief of police, public safety and infrastructure protection at CSX.
  • Through safety blitzes, outdoor billboards and social media messages, CSX will bring awareness to the critical issue of crossing collisions and trespass incidents, which pose significant threats to public safety.
  • Individuals and public safety agencies can help spread the lifesaving safety messages by visiting www.oli.org and sharing Rail Safety Week information with others.

Raising Awareness to Save Lives: Rail Safety Week, September 18-24, Seeks to Prevent Railroad Crossing and Trespass Incidents Across North America

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) are once again joining forces to help prevent tragedies around railroad tracks and trains by observing Rail Safety Week (RSW) across North America, this year September 18-24.

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  • Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) are once again joining forces to help prevent tragedies around railroad tracks and trains by observing Rail Safety Week (RSW) across North America, this year September 18-24.
  • This annual week-long event concentrates public attention on the need for rail safety education and saves lives by educating and empowering the public to make safe decisions around tracks and trains.
  • “Rail Safety Week focuses awareness and education activities around the country into seven exciting days.
  • “Operation Lifesaver Canada is delighted to be marking the 20th anniversary of Rail Safety Week this year.

CPKC recognizes Rail Safety Week Sept. 18 to 24

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Monday, September 18, 2023

"Rail Safety Week is an important reminder to everyone that rail safety must be an ongoing priority each and every minute of every day."

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  • "Rail Safety Week is an important reminder to everyone that rail safety must be an ongoing priority each and every minute of every day."
  • CPKC will also support Operation Lifesaver initiatives throughout the week, including the unveiling of rail safety decals that say "Look.
  • We are thankful for CPKC's commitment to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. during Rail Safety Week and throughout the year, as well as their commitment to rail safety each and every day.
  • Visit Operation Lifesaver (Canada), Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (U.S.) and AMF to learn more about Rail Safety Week and how to become a rail safety ambassador.

Be track aware this Rail Safety Week

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Monday, September 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is joining with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. to recognize Rail Safety Week. The annual event aims to raise public awareness about the importance of safety around railroad tracks and rail crossings.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is joining with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. to recognize Rail Safety Week.
  • The annual event aims to raise public awareness about the importance of safety around railroad tracks and rail crossings.
  • In recognition of Rail Safety Week, Norfolk Southern offers the following four tips to help the public stay safe:
    Avoid stopping on railroad tracks.
  • Visit Operation Lifesaver to learn more about Rail Safety Week.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Rail Safety Week, September 18-24, Seeks to Heighten Awareness, Prevent Railroad Crossing and Trespass Incidents Across North America

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

This observance will feature in-person events led by state Operation Lifesaver programs as well as virtual activities and social media efforts sharing lifesaving rail safety messages.

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  • This observance will feature in-person events led by state Operation Lifesaver programs as well as virtual activities and social media efforts sharing lifesaving rail safety messages.
  • In the U.S., trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths and railroad crossing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths.
  • You can help #STOPTrackTragedies by knowing the facts, making good decisions, taking the Rail Safety Pledge and sharing rail safety messages.
  • MORE INFO: Visit Operation Lifesaver’s website for safety tips and statistics, oli.org and visit the Rail Safety Week landing page .

Amtrak Leadership Signs Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Pledge

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All 11 members of Amtrak's executive leadership team signed the Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) Rail Safety Pledge. Recognizing we can save lives together and in honor of U.S. National Safety Month, Amtrak and OLI challenge others to take the pledge and commit to staying safe near railroad tracks and trains.

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  • In honor of National Safety Month, Amtrak challenges others to save lives
    WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All 11 members of Amtrak's executive leadership team signed the Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) Rail Safety Pledge .
  • Watch Amtrak's Executive Leadership Team commit to rail safety.
  • Those who take the rail safety pledge can use the share button to post on social media.
  • "We urge everyone – kids and adults – to take the rail safety pledge, know the facts, make safe choices and share the rail safety message," said OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh, "Take the pledge, challenge others to take the pledge, join us in raising rail safety awareness in your community and request a FREE rail safety presentation at oli.org.

StreetLight Releases Critical 2022 U.S. AADT Traffic Counts Just in Time for SS4A and HPMS Deadlines

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StreetLight Data, Inc. (StreetLight) the leading Big Data company providing insights into how people, goods, and services move, today made its sixth annual, 2022 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) counts available to U.S. transportation planners and other industry professionals to better inform infrastructure investment decisions. Traffic counts remain an essential metric for federal reporting, supporting Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant applications, and achieving Bipartisan Infrastructure Law emissions goals. With deadlines for FHWA's Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) reporting and SS4A grants around the corner, transportation professionals can now get the most recent AADT counts to help advance their applications and create more efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation systems for all.

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  • Traffic counts remain an essential metric for federal reporting, supporting Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant applications, and achieving Bipartisan Infrastructure Law emissions goals.
  • With StreetLight, organizations can now quickly analyze traffic trends by comparing the new 2022 AADT counts to historic AADT counts (for 2019, 2020 and 2021) and consider the impact of changing traffic patterns from before the pandemic all the way through the "new normal" of 2022.
  • In contrast, StreetLight makes validated AADT counts readily available on a web browser via the StreetLight InSight® application.
  • "The 2022 AADT counts are the data-driven bookend to a tumultuous time that saw traffic patterns change in ways the world has never seen.