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Operation Lifesaver reminds photographers to stay safe, stay away from train tracks
By Operation Lifesaver 5-17-2012
Operation Lifesaver (OLI, www.oli.org), the rail safety education nonprofit organization, urges professional photographers to be aware of the risk to life and limb in the current trend of taking photos of high school seniors and wedding parties on train tracks or trestles.
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For Bike Month, Operation Lifesaver and League of American Bicyclists Offer Six Tips for Safe Biking
By Operation Lifesaver 5-01-2012
May is National Bike Month, and Operation Lifesaver, Inc., (http://www.oli.org), is sharing tips for safe biking near train tracks. This year Operation Lifesaver is partnering with the League of American Bicyclists to urge bicyclists to use these safety reminders.
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Operation Lifesaver leaders, safety partners to gather June 26-28 for Leadership Workshop in Denver
By Operation Lifesaver 4-24-2012
The Operation Lifesaver Leadership Workshop (formerly called the International Symposium and Training Seminars) will be held at the Embassy Suites Downtown/Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, June 26-28, 2012. (Photo credit: VISIT DENVER)
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Operation Lifesaver notes reductions in 2011 U.S. crossing collisions, pedestrian-train casualties
By Operation Lifesaver 3-07-2012
Sustained public education efforts, engineering improvements and law enforcement programs have contributed to a nationwide reduction in vehicle-train collisions and pedestrian-train deaths and injuries in 2011.
Older News
- Operation Lifesaver 2011 Annual Report Highlights Rail Safety Education Efforts
- Safety Group Says Headphone Study Underscores need for Caution near Train Tracks, offers Tips
- As Winter Storms Hit, Operation Lifesaver Shares 5 Travel Safety Tips
- With more holiday driving expected, rail safety group shares top three tips for travelers
- Operation Lifesaver offers Polar Express ™ holiday safety lesson
- Operation Lifesaver announces winner of “Bad Move” PSA write your own ending contest
- WMATA partners with Operation Lifesaver on “Bad Move” pedestrian safety campaign
- Operation Lifesaver announces safety education grants to four transit systems
- Teen tragedy in Utah highlights need for Operation Lifesaver’s “Bad Move” PSA
- Operation Lifesaver launches “Bad Move” pedestrian safety PSA with online contest
- As school year begins, Operation Lifesaver issues school bus Safety Route Reminder
- Operation Lifesaver, Sound Transit share secrets for success in passenger rail safety
- USA Today article touts Operation Lifesaver ProDriver Challenge
- Operation Lifesaver Shares its Top 10 Safety Tips for RV Drivers
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Operation Lifesaver Leadership Workshop, Denver, CO, June 26-28, 2012
Join Operation Lifesaver and rail safety education leaders from North America and around the world June 26-28 in Denver for the 2012 Leadership Workshop (formerly called the Operation Lifesaver Symposium and Training Seminars). We'll explore the latest information and innovations on improving safety at level crossings and along railroad rights-of-way. Topics to be covered at the meeting include new tools for public rail safety education, transit safety, and international issues.
Media Contacts
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. understands the importance of the news media’s role in helping the public make safe decisions around tracks and trains.
To request further information about Operation Lifesaver’s activities, or for additional safety information, please contact our national headquarters office at 703-739-0308 or 800-537-6224 or contact:
- Marmie T. Edwards, APR, Vice President, Communications - Phone 703-739-0284 , or email medwards@oli.org
- Carol P. Steckbeck, Media Consultant - Phone 919-303-5140, or email csteckbeck@oli.org
About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver’s mission is to end collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on rail property through a nationwide network of volunteers who work to educate people about rail safety. Our national office in Alexandria, VA, supports state programs, developing videos, educational brochures, instructional information and other materials for audiences of all ages. Our state coordinators are located in all 50 states.
National Office
Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
1420 King Street, Suite 401
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-537-6224
703-739-0308
Fax: 703-519-8267
Email : general@oli.org