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See Tracks? Think Train® Week

See Tracks, Think Trains Week (September 23 – 29, 2024), is an annual observance event spearheaded by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) and rail safety partners across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The goal is to raise awareness for multiple audiences on ways to Stop Track Tragedies. FTA has long supported OLI to spread this important safety message during Rail Safety Week and beyond.

• 2024 See Tracks? Think Train® Week videos
• RGX Fact Sheet

Spotlight on Rail Transit Safety Webinar

This webinar discussed the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near rail tracks and trains. FTA provided an overview and participants viewed a presentation from the New Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) at Rutgers University. The webinar also featured a guest speaker from Hampton Roads Transit who discussed their agency’s efforts to promote safe behaviors around their light rail system and the non-profit, Operation Lifesaver Inc., discussed safety education and outreach to transit riders and available transit agency resources.

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FTA-FMCSA Rail Grade Crossing Safety Campaign 

FTA is partnering with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to promote rail grade crossing safety. Our agencies developed a video to highlight best practices for motorists, transit riders and pedestrians to keep people safe where trains are present. #dontgetsideTRACKed 

Operation Lifesaver Transit Safety Pledge

• Join the nearly 900 adults and children who have signed the Transit Safety Pledge and affirm your commitment to safe practices around transit rail grade crossings today.

See Tracks, Think Trains Week 

See Tracks, Think Trains Week (September 23 – 29, 2024), is an annual observance event spearheaded by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) and rail safety partners across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The goal is to raise awareness for multiple audiences on ways to Stop Track Tragedies. FTA has long supported OLI to spread this important safety message during Rail Safety Week and beyond.

Overview

Rail transit grade crossing (RGX) events, fatalities and injuries remain a concern in the transit industry. FTA is raising awareness on this important safety concern and supporting the transit industry by providing data to analyze the current safety landscape and historical trends and resources to educate and inform the public. This webpage includes rail grade crossing safety resources to assist transit agencies in making transit safer for all.

Rail Safety and Resource Library

Click below to see list of resources