Operation Lifesaver Sponsoring Teams at Teen Distracted Driving Summit
WASHINGTON, DC, November 21, 2012 – Rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI, www.oli.org) is sponsoring three youth teams at the December 2-3, 2012 Teen Distracted Driving Prevention Summit hosted by the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS, www.noys.org). The Summit, which will be held in Washington, DC, offers teens and adults across the nation the opportunity to take the lead in creating solutions to end distracted driving. The event’s Twitter hashtag is #TDDSummit2012.
“Operation Lifesaver is proud to empower these six young people from high schools in Sherman Oaks, California; Baltimore, Maryland; and New York, New York to attend the conference and help address the issue of distraction around train tracks,” said Operation Lifesaver President Helen M. Sramek. “Our sponsored teams will develop tools for a national youth education campaign to showcase the importance of staying focused around railroad tracks. Studies have shown that distraction around tracks can be deadly. These teens will make an impact in their communities by raising awareness of the dangers at highway-rail crossings and railroad property.”
OLI recently released a video, (www.oli.org/newdriver) with important safety information and tips to help new drivers safely navigate all highway-rail grade crossings. Operation Lifesaver’s award-winning Distracted Driver and Distracted Pedestrian public service announcements (http://bit.ly/T3eSvl) also illustrate the importance of staying focused around tracks and trains.
About NOYS
NOYS is a collaboration of over 60 national, youth-serving organizations, including non-profit organizations, business and industry leaders, and government agencies, with the common goal of promoting safe and healthy behaviors among our nation's youth. The coalition meets in a round table forum approximately 2-3 times per year. Learn more at www.noys.org.
About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is a national, non-profit safety education group whose goal is to eliminate deaths and injuries at railroad crossings and along railroad rights of way. Operation Lifesaver has programs in all 50 states, with trained volunteers who provide free safety talks to community groups, school bus drivers, truck drivers and student drivers to raise awareness of the dangers around railroad tracks and trains. For more information, or to request a free safety presentation, visit www.oli.org.
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