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Posted on: September 19, 2019

Operation Clear-Track

PRESS RELEASE


City of Woodland Police Department
 
1000 Lincoln Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-661-7800
Fax: 530-662-5377



On Tuesday, September 24 during Rail Safety Week (RSW), September 22-28, the Woodland Police Department, the Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail safety education organization, will participate in “Operation Clear Track,” along with more than 600 law enforcement agencies nationwide. The goal is to raise awareness and enforce state railroad grade crossing and trespassing laws. The 3rd annual rail safety detail, carried out in 48 states, is the single largest rail safety law enforcement initiative in the U.S.

During “Operation Clear Track,” Woodland Police Department personnel will be stationed at targeted railroad grade crossing locations to issue citations or warnings to violators. Officials will also disseminate railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians. The goal of Rail Safety Week is to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks through increased public awareness and enforcement.

“Operation Clear Track” Police enforcement/education event will be held in 48 states at railroad grade crossings that have a high number of vehicle and/or trespasser incidents or near misses.

WHERE/WHEN:            Intersections of East St / Pioneer Ave and East St / Gibson Rd between 7 am and 5 pm.  

WHY:                            Federal statistics show that about every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. “Operation Clear Track” is an effort by law enforcement, Operation Lifesaver, Amtrak and rail safety partner organizations to raise awareness of the dangers around railroad tracks during Rail Safety Week, which is being observed in the U.S. September 22-28, 2019.

MORE INFO:                Visit Operation Lifesaver’s national website for safety tips and statistics oli.org or contact STAYOFFTHETRACKS.ORG for more information on “Operation Clear Track.”

CONTACT:                  Sgt. Tom Davis 530-661-7880.

 

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