Operation Lifesaver is a nationwide, non-profit education and awareness program that is dedicated to ending collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on railroad rights-of-way. We do presentations across the state speaking to all ages, from pre-schoolers to retired railroad "buffs". Our goal is to create awareness of the dangers of the railroads and to get ND citizens to Look, Listen and Live!

History:
In 1972, a concerned railroad employee, working with the support of many Idaho communities, established a statewide Operation Lifesaver program. During the first year of this program, fatalities were considerably reduced. Encouraged by these results, Nebraska started a statewide program. Again, there were significant reductions. Now Operation Lifesaver is an international program and is supported by national and state organizations, as well as the railroads.

Contact people:

Serena Schmit, Program Coordinator, (701) 223-6372, (email) Tanya Wisnewski, Marketing Director, (701) 223-6372, (email)

Office fax number: (701) 223-0087

Address:

1640 Burnt Boat Drive Bismarck, ND 58503 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.oli.org

Directions:

Take exit 157 off of I-94. Turn right on to Divide. Take a Left on to Burnt Boat Drive.