Joe Chacon, switchman, emphasizes the importance of grade crossing safety to 180 drivers and staff at Sunrise Bus Company.

The BRC Operation Lifesaver team strives to reach 10,000 people this year.

“We will achieve it, no matter what,” said Officer Jerry Conoboy.

Volunteers keep the community around them aware of rail safety through presentations and literature. Each year, their challenge is to reach out to different places and never go to the same place two years in a row.