Florida commits $60 million in bid to curb railroad crossing deaths

Last month, state Rep. Mike Caruso, R-Boca Raton, introduced a bill in the Legislature seeking $500,000 in a bid to reduce instances of what industry and government official call suicide by train. The money, along with a $150,000 contribution from Brightline, would help the 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Helpline assist people with mental health issues. The funds would be allocated among Helpline affiliates in South Florida.