RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – A new campaign from Northern Nevada nonprofit Rail Aware is warning that “one bad decision” around railroad tracks can change a life forever.
Safety experts said the frequent presence of trains in the Reno-Sparks area can create familiarity that becomes the biggest hazard for drivers and pedestrians.
State transportation officials said motorists too often try to beat closing gates or stop directly on the steel rails while waiting in traffic…