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Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing free public education programs to prevent collisions, injuries and fatalities on and around railroad tracks and highway-rail grade crossings. http://www.oli.org/

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“Online communication and social media have become vitally important outreach tools for Operation Lifesaver.
Joyce Rose, OLI President and CEo
“We’re delighted to welcome Gena to the Operation Lifesaver family.”
Joyce Rose, OLI
“Fortunately, there have been very few rail crossing collisions that involve school buses in the last century, and we have not had a fatal school bus rail crossing incident in the United States since 2000.
Joyce Rose, OLI
“The past year has been a season of exciting changes for Operation Lifesaver.” I’m excited to share all that’s been going on and get our messages in front of these critical stakeholders.”
Joyce Rose, OLI President & CEO
“These exciting initiatives help further Operation Lifesaver’s mission of eliminating collisions, injuries and deaths at crossings and along rail property.”
Joyce Rose, OLI President and CEO
“See tracks, think train. You cannot beat the train. We must drill this message home with many audiences — transit riders, pedestrians, teen drivers, school bus drivers and other professional drivers.”
Joyce Rose
“It’s our mission to make respecting trains an automatic driving habit.”
Joyce Rose, Operation Lifesaver
“DeQuendre's expertise will help Operation Lifesaver, Inc. make greater use of digital technology, social media, and e-Learning to differentiate the OLI brand, increase public awareness and deliver lifesaving education campaigns.”
Joyce Rose, Operation Lifesaver President
“In the face of growing demand for public transit, passenger and freight rail services, our mission of rail safety education is more relevant than ever.”
Joyce Rose
About every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train.
Joyce Rose, Operation Lifesaver Inc., President and CEO
“Joyce’s expertise in railroad, transit, highway and safety policy will be a tremendous asset to Operation Lifesaver as we continue our work educating drivers and pedestrians about safety around tracks and trains.
Reilly McCarren, Board Chair, Operation Lifesaver Inc.
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Operation Lifesaver issues pedestrian safety tips as the 2016-17 school year begins

These rail safety tips could save your child's lifeSee the release online: http://bit.ly/2bJrzte WASHINGTON, DC, August 31, 2016 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. , the national, nonprofit rail safety education organization, is sharing its safety tips for parents and caregivers to help keep kids safe as they head back to school. Trespassing on train tracks or property is the number one cause of rail-related casualties in the U.S., the group noted.   “Nearly 900 Americans were killed or injured in trespass incidents last year alone, so we want families to be aware of the

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. awards $175,000 for crossing safety campaigns in 11 states

View the release online: http://bit.ly/29ycGtr FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, 703-739-0308, news@oli.org          Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Awards $175,000 for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns WASHINGTON, DC, July 6, 2016 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration  (FHWA), announced $175,000 in grants to 11 State Operation Lifesaver programs for a variety of highway-rail grade crossing safety public education projects, in conjunction with the nonprofit

New Leadership Named for Operation Lifesaver Programs in Colorado, Massachusetts

View the release online: http://bit.ly/1YuLcIc For Immediate Release Contact: Libby Rector Snipe (lrectorsnipe@oli.org), 703-739-0284, or email news@oli.org WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2016 — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) President and CEO Bonnie Murphy announced two new state coordinators for the nonprofit rail safety education organization: LeeAnn Sterling will lead Colorado Operation Lifesaver as state coordinator, succeeding Interim State Coordinator Steve Jankowski, who is now grade crossing and trespass prevention regional manager with the Federal Railroad Administration in

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. offers safety tips during international railroad crossing awareness observance

View the release online: http://bit.ly/1UFIcGe  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, 703-739-0308, news@oli.org WASHINGTON, DC, June 9, 2016 – U.S. rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver , Inc. (OLI) will participate in the eighth annual observance of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD)   June 10-11 as one of 40 countries calling worldwide attention to the need for safe behavior near tracks and trains. “Operation Lifesaver USA is proud to observe

Operation Lifesaver releases VPSA on the dangers of train track selfies

See the release online: http://bit.ly/1TR9bA6 WASHINGTON, DC, April 13, 2016 – To warn smart phone users of the dangers and illegality of taking “selfies” while on train tracks, the national nonprofit rail safety education group Operation Lifesaver , Inc.(OLI) is releasing a new animated video public service announcement  (VPSA). The VPSA takes a humorous approach to raise awareness of the perils of this activity among the selfie-obsessed, especially younger social media fans and their parents, as well as risk-

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. hails drop in 2015 crossing collisions, notes increase in trespass deaths

See the release online: http://bit.ly/1pIW5bY For Immediate Release Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, 703-739-0284 or email news@oli.org WASHINGTON, DC, March 15, 2016 – Vehicle-train collisions and deaths at highway-rail grade crossings fell in 2015, along with injuries to pedestrians trespassing on train tracks, Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  (OLI) President and CEO Bonnie Murphy said today. In contrast, the number of people killed while trespassing on train tracks rose compared to 2014, as did the number injured as a result of crossing collisions. The national

Barney retires, Franklin named as Vermont Operation Lifesaver State Coordinator

See the release online: http://bit.ly/23Vo5Jn WASHINGTON, DC, February 9, 2018 — Nancee Barney, a longtime railroad safety advocate who has led the Vermont Operation Lifesaver program for 12 years, is retiring from the position, Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  President and CEO Bonnie Murphy announced. State of Vermont Grant Programs Manager Alan C. Franklin will succeed Barney as state coordinator. Barney began her career with Operation Lifesaver as a volunteer in 1990, became co-state coordinator in 2003 and was named Vermont state coordinator/executive director in

Rail industry veteran Bonnie Murphy named president, CEO of Operation Lifesaver, Inc.

See the release online: http://bit.ly/1RpaUue For Immediate Release Contact: Libby Rector Snipe (lrectorsnipe@oli.org), 703-739-0284 or email news@oli.org WASHINGTON, DC, January 5, 2016 – Bonnie Murphy, a former commuter rail executive and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) official, will become President and CEO of Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI)  in late January, OLI Board Chair Bill Barringer announced today. “Bonnie’s expertise in the rail industry, her deep understanding of safety issues and track record of accomplishing organizational goals will

To curb tragedies, Operation Lifesaver releases VPSA addressing train track photography

See the release online: http://bit.ly/1PrZGWM For Immediate Release Contact: Libby Rector Snipe (lrectorsnipe@oli.org), 703-739-0284 or email news@oli.org WASHINGTON, DC, December 1, 2015 – Alarmed by an increase in deadly incidents involving photography and railroad tracks, the national nonprofit rail safety education group Operation Lifesaver , Inc. (OLI) is releasing a new animated video public service announcement  (VPSA) to raise awareness among professional photographers of the dangers of this trend.

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Awards $204,000 for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns

See the release online: http://t.co/aquKJEqmk0 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, 703-739-0308, news@oli.org          Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Awards $204,000 for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns WASHINGTON, DC, August 11, 2015 – Today, Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration  (FHWA), announced more than $200,000 in grants to 13 State Operation Lifesaver programs for a variety of highway-rail grade crossing safety public education projects, in conjunction

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. opens applications for 2015 Rail Transit Safety Education Grants

See the release online: http://bit.ly/1gfFJmi FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, 703-739-0308, news@oli.org          Operation Lifesaver, Inc. opens applications for 2015 Rail Transit Safety Education Grants WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2015 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc. , (OLI) today announced that the application period is open for its Rail Transit Safety Education Grants , which offer a total of $150,000 in funding for transit agencies and other local governmental entities

Statement from Operation Lifesaver, Inc. President Joyce Rose on MTA Safety Partnership

View the statement online: http://bit.ly/1GZAByP “Operation Lifesaver  values its safety partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority  and other transit agencies across the country. We look forward to working with the MTA to raise awareness about rail and transit safety among motorists, pedestrians, and transit riders. Effective public rail safety education can help prevent railroad crossing collisions, as well as trespassing- and train platform-related injuries and fatalities. We are pleased to have the opportunity to help the MTA

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. awards $205,000 for rail safety public awareness campaigns in 13 states

View the release online: http://bit.ly/1fcP3XS  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, news@oli.org           Operation Lifesaver, Inc. awards $205,000 for rail safety public awareness campaigns in 13 states WASHINGTON, DC, June 15, 2015 – Today, Operation Lifesaver , Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration  (FRA), announced that $205,000 in grants will be awarded to 13 state Operation Lifesaver programs for a variety of rail crossing safety and anti-trespassing public education

Operation Lifesaver Releases New VPSA Targeting Risky Driver Behavior Near Rail Crossings

“See Tracks? Think Train!” Campaign PSA Launches on International Crossing Awareness DayWASHINGTON, DC, June 3, 2015 – Operation Lifesaver , the national nonprofit rail safety education organization, launches a new video public service announcement  (VPSA) to combat dangerous driver behavior at railroad crossings, according to President and CEO Joyce Rose. “As more than 40 countries worldwide work together to promote safety at all railroad crossings on June 3, International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD), Operation Lifesaver is

MEDIA ADVISORY: Operation Lifesaver to Unveil Video PSA on International Crossing Awareness Day

U.S. railroad crossing collisions rose 8%, resulting deaths rose 16% in 2014FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 June 2, 2015                CONTACT:  Libby Rector Snipe/Carol Steckbeck, news@oli.org or 919-303-5343  MEDIA ADVISORY  June 3rd is International Level Crossing Awareness Day Operation Lifesaver Unveils New Video Public Service Announcement to Save Lives Around Railroad Tracks LIVE Satellite Interviews Available on Wednesday, June 3rd from 6am – Noon ET Interview panelists: · Joyce Rose, President of Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  (

New State Coordinators Named for Operation Lifesaver Programs in California, North Carolina

See the release online: bit.ly/1Kpnjc9 WASHINGTON, DC, May 27, 2015 — Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  President and CEO Joyce Rose announced new state program leaders for the nonprofit rail safety education organization. Nancy Sheehan-McCulloch now leads California Operation Lifesaver  as state coordinator, working with new California assistant state coordinator Sara Logan; Margaret Wood Cannell is the new North Carolina Operation Lifesaver  state coordinator. Sheehan-McCulloch, who has been with California Operation

2014 OLI annual report recaps "See Tracks? Think Train!" campaign, other activities

See the release online: bit.ly/1OY6cEF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe, (703) 739-0284, news@oli.org   WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 2015 – Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  (OLI), the rail safety education nonprofit, today released its 2014 annual report , which provides an update on the launch and progress of the See Tracks? Think Train! national safety education campaign and other accomplishments, according to President and CEO Joyce Rose. The activities detailed in

Increase in rail trespass deaths shows continued importance of safety education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe (lrectorsnipe@oli.org), (703) 739-0284 See the release online: http://bit.ly/1HxdMy1 WASHINGTON, DC, March 24, 2015 – An alarming increase in deaths to pedestrians trespassing on railroad tracks across the U.S. in 2014 shows the continued importance of safety education efforts, rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  (OLI) President and CEO Joyce Rose says today at a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) forum. “It is a privilege to be part of NTSB’s forum Trains and Trespassers: Ending Tragic

Operation Lifesaver notes increase in 2014 crossing and trespass fatalities

View the release online: http://bit.ly/1EAgJA8  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe (lrectorsnipe@oli.org), (703) 739-0284 WASHINGTON, DC, March 11, 2015 – Vehicle-train collisions and deaths at highway-rail grade crossings and from pedestrians trespassing on railroad tracks rose across the U.S. in 2014, while crossing-related injuries and rail trespass injuries were lower compared to 2013, Joyce Rose, the President and CEO of Operation Lifesaver, Inc.  (OLI) said today.  The national nonprofit rail safety

Denise Gauthier of BNSF Railway named to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Libby Rector Snipe (lrectorsnipe@oli.org), (703) 739-0284 See the release online: http://bit.ly/1DxXh1o Denise Gauthier of BNSF Railway named to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. board WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2, 2015 – Denise Gauthier, manager, field safety support for BNSF Railway, has been named to the board of directors  ofOperation Lifesaver, Inc.  (OLI), President and CEO Joyce Rose announced. As chair-elect of OLI’s National Advisory Council (NAC), Gauthier has a non-voting seat

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. offers safety tips, urges drivers to use caution at all highway-rail grade crossings

View the release online: http://bit.ly/1zJ1qOJ WASHINGTON, DC, February 25, 2015 — Recent high-profile grade crossing collisions in Oxnard, Calif. and Valhalla, N.Y. highlight the need for all drivers to use caution at every highway-rail grade crossing, a national nonprofit rail safety education group says. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. , which provides free safety presentations for motorists and pedestrians throughout the U.S., warns that rail safety is something everyone should take seriously.  “These tragic collisions illustrate the devastating effect that vehicle-

“See Tracks? Think Train!” Campaign Spokesman Kalina to participate in safety event

Train incident survivor will speak to Chicago-area high school students at Metra Commuter Rail’s live YouTube broadcastView the release online: ow.ly/HgWXX For Immediate Release Contact: Libby Rector Snipe (lrectorsnipe@oli.org), 703-739-0284, or email news@oli.org “See Tracks? Think Train!” Campaign Spokesman Kalina to participate in January 15 safety event Train incident survivor will speak to Chicago-area high school students at Metra Commuter Rail’s live YouTube broadcast WASHINGTON, DC, January 13, 2015 — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI, www.oli.org) “See Tracks? Think

New Operation Lifesaver State Coordinators Named in Idaho, South Dakota

View the release online: http://bit.ly/1KsK809 WASHINGTON, DC, January 8, 2015 — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (www.oli.org) President and CEO Joyce Rose announced two new state coordinators for the nonprofit rail safety education organization: Travis Campbell will lead Idaho Operation Lifesaver, succeeding Kim Davids, and Moira Beznoska will take over the South Dakota program from interim coordinator Connie Greguson. Campbell, a Nampa resident, has been a volunteer with Operation Lifesaver for three years and has been involved in public service for 16 years. Honorably discharged in 2004

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