When train hits car, it’s no contest. See tracks? Think train!

From FRA Acting Administrator Sarah Feinberg, FHWA Acting Administrator Gregory Nadeau, and FTA Acting Administrator Therese McMillan:

A motorist is 20 times more likely to die in a crash involving a train than a collision involving another motor vehicle. And, more than half of all car-rail collisions occur at railroad crossings equipped with active warning devices such as flashing lights and gates.

That’s why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s railroad, transit and highway agencies are teaming up with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), to save lives by helping to fund OLI’s “See Tracks? Think Train!” public awareness campaign. 

OLI unveiled its latest video public service announcement today --International Level Crossing Awareness Day-- when more than 40 countries worldwide conduct public awareness efforts to promote safety at railroad crossings...

You can read more about rail crossing safety on our Fast Lane blog.