Connecting Communities With Reliable Rail Infrastructure
As communities grow and transportation demands increase, rail and transit systems play an essential role in keeping people and goods moving safely and efficiently. Modernizing aging infrastructure, expanding capacity and improving system reliability are key priorities for owners and operators.
Balfour Beatty works with transit agencies, rail authorities and freight operators to design, build, modernize and maintain rail infrastructure across the country. The company delivers integrated solutions that enhance safety, reliability and connectivity while supporting long-term mobility and economic growth.

Live Traffic: The Fifth Fatal Risk
Zero Harm demands that we recognize the full spectrum of safety hazards. Live traffic stands as our fifth fatal risk alongside OSHA’s “Fatal Four,” representing the immediate dangers our teams face when working in proximity to moving vehicles, pedestrians, heavy machinery and more. Whether on highway projects separated only by temporary barriers, or on urban sites coordinating deliveries through congested streets, this critical risk touches every aspect of our operations.
This recognition stems from our unwavering commitment to protect not just our workforce, but also the traveling public whose paths intersect with our projects daily. By elevating live traffic to this critical status, we strengthen our safety culture through enhanced training, innovative protection systems and proactive community engagement .
The inclusion of live traffic as our fifth fatal risk reminds us that safety doesn’t end at the project boundary, but instead, it follows us onto every road we travel. Each time we slow down, move over and stay alert on the road – especially in a work zone – we save lives.


