CHICAGO — Commuter rail operator Metra announced it will hold Operation Lifesaver “Safety Blitzes” at 51 of its stations during 2022 as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about safe behavior around trains and tracks.
Each blitz will see Metra employees visit a station during the morning rush hour to distribute educational materials about train and grade crossing safety, as well as answering questions and listening to commuters’ safety concerns. A short safety video will also be available for passengers to watch while they wait for their train.
“As customers return to their commuting routines,” Metra CEO Jim Derwinski said in a press release, “these safety blitzes allow us to reach them directly to ensure that they understand the need to stay vigilant about safety anytime they’re around the railroad.”
The safety blitzes will begin March 10 and run through Dec. 9. A complete schedule is available here.
Along with the safety blitzes, Metra police conduct enforcement blitzes throughout Metra’s 242-station system where citations or warnings are issued to pedestrians who ignore crossing gates or other warning devices.
Mark:
Exactly what evidence do you have to back up your remarks?
Mark has no evidence. None. The same mentality that believes Joe Biden has actually enacted sanctions against Russia when all he has done is talk.
Good idea however are many accidents vehicles? It would seem that most persons will ignore the paper if not 1 week but by 1 month all will be forgotten by potential victims?
Something Brightline needs to take to the next level.
Was just going to say that. I would say they could introduce Operation Lifesaver to the schools down here too but our Governor would put the kibosh on that and then sue the school districts.
Cynical response perhaps, but I don’t think Desantis would stop something that clearly promotes safety around railroads.
Brightline already spends marketing dollars on safety, not just promotion of service. But I agree it needs to be a little more targeted.
While schoolkids is a great start, it seems to be the 18-34 group that thinks the signals don’t apply to them. Need some better ways to educate in this group.