LETTER TO THE EDITOR
San Marcos sits at the heart of a freight corridor, where trains are a daily part of life, moving goods, supporting the economy, and connecting Texas to the rest of the country. But where roads and rail lines meet, safety must be a top priority. This See Tracks? Think Train! Week (Sept. 1521), we’re reminded that rail safety is everyone’s responsibility— and that smarter infrastructure can help prevent tragedies before they happen.
Texas leads the nation in grade crossing collisions and ranks second for rail trespassing casualties. With more than 27,000 at-grade crossings statewide, including several in and around San Marcos, the risks are real. Nationally, 95% of railrelated fatalities involve grade crossings or trespassing, most of them preventable.
