LIRR Partners With Waze And Google To Increase Safety For Grade Crossings

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) President Phil Eng and officials of the LIRR were recently on hand at the Willis Avenue grade crossing in Mineola to show the improving safety features provided by the transportation system. Between June 2017 and May 2018, there were 21 car-on-the-track incidents at LIRR grade crossings.

“Unauthorized rail crossing is a serious safety concern,” State Senator Kevin Thomas, who represents the Sixth District, said. “With the rise of the GPS, many drivers were inadvertently driving onto the railroad tracks after misunderstanding their GPS directions, causing delays and risking lives. I commend the LIRR for quickly identifying the issue and working to implement effective solutions.”

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