Statement by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Expressing Concern Over Subway Surfing
WASHINGTON, DC, Nov 8, 2024 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) released the following statement by Executive Director Rachel Maleh in response to increased subway surfing incidents across the U.S.:
“At Operation Lifesaver, Inc., we are deeply saddened and concerned by the rise in “subway surfing.” These dangerous activities not only put lives at risk but also impact families and communities in unimaginable ways. Tracks and trains demand respect and making safe choices around them can make the difference between life and loss.
We urge everyone to discuss the importance of safe decisions and actions around trains and tracks with loved ones. Your words can make a powerful difference.
OLI has resources for all age groups sharing the lifesaving rail safety education message and also offers free rail safety presentations to audiences across the U.S. including professional drivers, new drivers, school bus drivers, first responders, K-12 students and much more. Sign up for a free rail safety presentation, take the transit safety pledge and learn more about volunteering with OLI to make a difference in your community by visiting oli.org today. Together, we can stop track tragedies.”
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About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) is a national #RailSafetyEducation nonprofit dedicated to stopping track tragedies through public awareness and education campaigns as well as a national volunteer network that gives free presentations encouraging safe behavior near tracks and trains. OLI supports the efforts of 47 state programs and the District of Columbia in sharing the rail safety education message. Explore OLI's virtual library of rail safety materials on the oli.org website. Visit oli.org to learn more, take a rail safety pledge, request free presentations and volunteer. Follow OLI on social media via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, X and YouTube.
