The Staggers Rail Act of 1980 was a fundamental moment in freight rail’s legacy, setting railroads on track to become one of the safest, most efficient and cost-effective transportation networks in the world. To keep our nation moving forward, it’s imperative that federal policymakers and regulators — now and in the future — protect the smart regulatory framework borne of this groundbreaking bipartisan legislation.

In a new Wall Street Journal op-ed, AAR CEO Ian Jefferies reflects on how the bipartisan legislation of Staggers offers current and prospective policymakers a case study for sensible regulation today.

MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) tackled the issue of grade crossing safety head on, developing a set of solutions to address the issue — including a trailblazing partnership with navigation app Waze.