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2017 was filled with rail safety awareness endeavors across the state. The year teemed with a variety of methods and efforts to educate California communities about avoiding dangerous behaviors near railroad tracks. Our efforts steadfastly demonstrated the importance of making … Continue reading →

September 1, 2017-  Eight years ago, in August 2009, the California State Legislature proclaimed September as Rail Safety Month. Presenting California Operation Lifesaver and their rail partners with this proclamation the Legislature recognized the need for rail safety education. California … Continue reading →

The First Half of 2017 has flown by… WOW! It is hard to believe that we are half way through 2017! California Operation Lifesaver (CAOL) was off and running at the beginning of the year. Our team of amazing volunteers lost no … Continue reading →

May 24, 2017 – California Operation Lifesaver has been awarded a grant from                Operation Lifesaver, Inc., (OLI) in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for rail crossing safety public education efforts in conjunction with                      U.S. Rail Safety Week (RSW), … Continue reading →

Preliminary Rail Crossing and Trespass Statistics, 2016 vs. 2015 Source: FRA Office of Safety Analysis Graeagle CA March 17, 2017 – Collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in California rose by 11.3 percent in 2016 and rail trespass casualties (deaths plus … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that we are already at the end of this year, a year filled with challenges to meet and goals to achieve. 2016 has been a busy year for California Operation Lifesaver. The number and variety of … Continue reading →

Raising Rail Safety Awareness to Save Lives! California Operation Lifesaver (CAOL) and our Rail Safety Partners across the state participated in events statewide to raise rail safety awareness. While CAOL works all year growing rail safety education throughout the state, … Continue reading →

California Operation Lifesaver is promoting rail safety awareness and asking the public to help save lives by sharing the safety message. Tell 5 and ask those 5 to tell 5 then post it on your social meda; #SeeTracksThinkTrain #ITOLD5 Learn … Continue reading →

September Rail Safety Month – California Operation Lifesaver Promotes Rail Safety Awareness Sacramento, CA., August 31, 2016 – The California State Legislature proclaimed September as Rail Safety Month in August 2009. Ranking number one in trespass casualties and number two … Continue reading →