Message From Our Director

Is your life going in the direction you want it to be go? Make sure it's not headed down the wrong track, or any track for that matter!

Trespassing on railroad property will lead to injury and death. If you get caught, you get a a fine (or maybe go to jail!) If you avoid the law, you may not be able to avoid the train!

North Carolina incidents of trespass grew this year, and with the economy in a crunch, more people will be looking for ways to save: Taking the short cut, saving gas by walking and biking, and using paths that they normally would not. We at NCOL want to encourage you to be safe and enjoy your life and family. It's a fine line between making the right choice and making the wrong one. Don't cross that line.

During this year, we have aired Public Safety announcements about rail safety, including Spanish and English versions of "The Shark" and "Don't Walk that Line." We hope to have these available on line for you to view shortly. We have shared the Look Listen and Live message across the state with the North Carolina Railroad Company, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railroad, and Amtrak. Working with NCDOT and Governors Highway Safety Program, we have touched law enforcement and citizens of all ages statewide.

Please join us this year in practicing safety in every aspect of your lives, especially around trains.

Please feel free to join us at one of our council meetings or for any event you are interested in.

REMEMBER: Trains have the right of Way. If it's a tie, YOU lose!

Sincerely,


Vivian Speight-Bridges

Operation Lifesaver

North Carolina State Coordinator