(Operation Lifesaver issued the following on July 8, 2010.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deborah Hersman, Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, will be the keynote speaker on Monday, August 30 at the 16th International Operation Lifesaver International Symposium & Training Seminars. This year’s Symposium theme is Navigating Rail Safety – It’s Common Sense!
The symposium, a biennial leadership conference, will be held August 30-September 1, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. Information on how to register, hotel details, and the latest version of the symposium agenda are available at http://bit.ly/a2U2ao.
“We are honored to have NTSB Chairman Hersman, a dedicated advocate for transportation safety, as the keynote speaker at this year’s symposium,” said Helen Sramek, president of Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
The symposium will feature helpful information, inspiring speakers, and refresher training for key highway-rail safety and trespass prevention officials. Distracted driving, pedestrian safety, and other current topics will be covered in general sessions and breakouts. An exhitbit area will showcase transportation technologies, systems, and resources to enhance safety. Federal, state and local highway safety officials, Operation Lifesaver state program coordinators and trainers, and international railway safety advocates will benefit from attending.
The early registration rate for attendees who register on or before July 27 is $275; after July 27 the registration fee is $375. Spouse and guest registration fees are $75 on or before July 27, $100 after. To register online, visit www.oli.org and click on the 2010 Symposium Registration link.
The Operation Lifesaver conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, which is in walking distance of the city’s best attractions, entertainment venues and the waterfront. Sramek noted that the hotel room block is 90 percent full, and suggested that potential attendees book their room reservations as soon as possible. For room reservations, call 410-528-1234 or 1-800-233-1234. The Operation Lifesaver group room rate is $139/night single or double occupancy, $189 triple, $214 quadruple, plus tax. The cutoff date for room reservations is July 27, 2010.
About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver’s mission is to end collisions, deaths and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings and on rail property through a nationwide network of volunteers who work to educate people about rail safety. For more information and safety tips for motorists and pedestrians, visit www.oli.org.