Operation Lifesaver, Inc. News & Videos

Operation Lifesaver reminds photographers to stay safe, stay away from train tracks

2012-05-17T14:07:15+00:00

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.

Video: Driver safety tips - crossings with lights and gates

2012-05-14T16:37:33+00:00

Operation Lifesaver's simple steps for safely navigating railroad crossings equipped with lights and gates. From our safety partners at the Utah Transit Authority.

For Bike Month, Operation Lifesaver and League of American Bicyclists Offer Six Tips for Safe Biking

2012-05-01T13:45:19+00:00

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.

Video: Bike safety tips around tracks and trains

2012-04-30T14:26:48+00:00

Bicyclists - follow these tips to stay safe when near train tracks or accessing passenger rail systems. From Operation Lifesaver's safety partners at the Utah Transit Authority.

Operation Lifesaver leaders, safety partners to gather June 26-28 for Leadership Workshop in Denver

2012-04-24T17:15:01+00:00

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)

Video: Distracted?

2012-04-12T14:00:03+00:00

Distraction near trains and tracks can be deadly - these tips can keep you safe.

Video: Train Station Platform Safety for Passengers

2012-04-12T13:41:30+00:00

How to stay safe as you're waiting for a train.

Video: Walking on the tracks

2012-04-04T17:02:23+00:00

Following these simple tips about railroad tracks can save your life. From Operation Lifesaver's safety partners at Utah Transit Authority.

Video: Stalled on the tracks? Get out, get away.

2012-03-26T20:08:20+00:00

This short video shows what to do if your vehicle stalls on the tracks: get out immediately and find the 800 emergency number near the crossing, or dial 911 and give your exact location.

Operation Lifesaver notes reductions in 2011 U.S. crossing collisions, pedestrian-train casualties

2012-03-07T17:33:48+00:00

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.

Operation Lifesaver 2011 Annual Report Highlights Rail Safety Education Efforts

2012-03-01T21:05:51+00:00

ProDriver Challenge, Bad Move PSA, State Coordinator Summit Top List of Accomplishments

Video: If it won’t fit, don’t commit!

2012-02-27T17:15:24+00:00

Getting stuck in a line of cars at a crossing can lead to disaster if you get caught on the tracks. If there's a chance traffic will trap you on the crossing, stop before the tracks and wait for the train to pass.

Video: Where do you stop at the crossing?

2012-02-27T13:58:01+00:00

Here's a good question: Where exactly are you supposed to stop at a railroad crossing? Watch this 20-second video and find out!

Safety Group Says Headphone Study Underscores need for Caution near Train Tracks, offers Tips

2012-01-18T11:24:00+00:00

A rise in headphone-related pedestrian incidents points to the need for increased awareness of the dangers of walking on or near train tracks, according to Helen Sramek, President, Operation Lifesaver (www.oli.org), the rail safety education nonprofit organization.

As Winter Storms Hit, Operation Lifesaver Shares 5 Travel Safety Tips

2012-01-13T20:51:11+00:00

Operation Lifesaver (www.oli.org), the rail safety education nonprofit organization, is offering motorists five winter safety tips to help people avoid traffic trouble near train tracks.

With more holiday driving expected, rail safety group shares top three tips for travelers

2011-12-21T15:32:28+00:00

More Americans are predicted to travel by car this holiday season, and rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver (www.oli.org) is offering tips to stay safe at highway-rail grade crossings. (And a holiday poster!)

Video: You are Expected Home for Christmas

2011-12-19T03:29:59+00:00

Operation Lifesaver Estonia's railway safety campaign public service announcement features the slogan “Let the Train Pass! You are Expected Home for Christmas.” Used with permission of Operation Lifesaver Estonia. Visit their website: http://bit.ly/sQtqeL

Video: Take a ride on the Polar Express™!

2011-12-08T13:45:32+00:00

Video courtesy of Operation Lifesaver Inc.'s safety partner, Rail Events, Inc. View/download our free "Polar Express" holiday safety lesson for kids: bit.ly/u48sk3. For more info on the train rides, visit polarexpressride.com/about.html

Operation Lifesaver offers Polar Express ™ holiday safety lesson

2011-12-02T18:03:02+00:00

During the holiday season, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (www.oli.org) offers parents and teachers a free, fun activity that uses the Polar Express ™ story to teach kids about rail safety.

Operation Lifesaver announces winner of “Bad Move” PSA write your own ending contest

2011-11-21T20:23:32+00:00

Operation Lifesaver, Inc.,(OLI, www.oli.org) the national, nonprofit rail safety education organization, today announced the winner of its write your own ending contest for the Bad Move pedestrian safety public service announcement.