The approved grants were awarded through a competitive process, based upon criteria such as key safety messages, target audiences, and evaluation methods.
The annual observance of Rail Safety Week throughout North America is led by OLI, Operation Lifesaver Canada, and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF).
OLI’s new rail safety materials for delivery drivers include “Hustle,” a PSA available in 50, 30, and 15-second versions for package delivery drivers.
The interactive, digital version of the 2021 Annual Report allows users to view videos and other materials.
Education, rather than punishment, is the primary purpose of the operation. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists must always be careful around trains and rail crossings.
The rule would require a minimum of two train crewmembers for over-the-road railroad operations, with some exceptions for certain low risk operations and circumstances where mitigating measures are in place to protect railroad employees, the public, and the environment.
The new Waze feature will automatically alert drivers while using the traffic navigation mobile app that they are nearing a railroad crossing.
The advertising is complemented with community outreach and direct intervention resources through a partnership with the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center.
Chief of Police Ed Alvarez shared promising new crime data showing his new strategies are already paying off (see video).
Includes $7.3 million for new tech/designs for rail transit safety; and $2 million for projects that redesign transit bus operator compartment.
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