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=7th Grade Pre-AP Community Project = =Dangerous Railroad Crossing =

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Mrs. Bland's seventh grade pre-ap students are working to make the enviroment surrounding the campus at North Oaks Middle more safe. After considering a number of issues affecting the area, students identified a possible safety issue involving the railroad crossing between the middle school campus and the public library. They decided to take action and try to improve this situation. Problem: Students often walk to and from school along Mc Lean Road (running East/West). In addition, walking students who want to visit the public library after school must cross the tracks. The potential danger for pedestrians at this crossing is increased by the fact that the train often stops on the track and blocks the street. Consequently, students have been known to crawl through the train cars rather than wait. ======



**__Fast Facts From S.H.A.C.__**


 * There are over 600 railroads and 200,000 miles of track in the United States.
 * In 2002, there were approximately 12,000 accidents caused by trains, and almost 1,000 people were killed.
 * Many of these accidents were due to the negligence of the railway company, but accidents can also be caused by the negligence of motor vehicle operators, who fail to yield at railway crossings.
 * Also, another reason many accidents happened is because of inspection and maintenance violations.
 * Train accidents can also lead to hazardous cargo spills, which can injure or kill nearby residents.

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[ Picture Of The Railroads In The Country ]