The Be Rail Smart Campaign is a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) initiative to increase rail crossing safety.
The Campaign promotes rail crossing safety awareness throughout all counties within District Four (Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River). The campaign runs annually with a special focus during the month of September, with special outreach activities taking place during Rail Safety Week, which takes place this year on September 23-29, 2024.
Campaign Goals
- Reduce the number of incidents on or around the tracks.
- Create campaign champions.
- Establish campaign partners.
Campaign Initiatives
Throughout the year, the campaign promotes public education and awareness of rail safety through community outreach, agency partnerships and print and digital media advertising.Get Involved
We encourage all members of the public, agencies and transportation partners to help spread the word.
For more information on how to become a partner, contact Yanique Kelly at yanique.kelly@dot.state.fl.us or via phone at (954) 777-4561
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Campaign Tool Kit
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