Metra has unveiled its 2011-12 safety campaign, "Lead the way: Look, Listen and Live and invites students in grades K-12 throughout the six-county region it serves to submit poster designs and essay entries highlighting railroad safety messages.

One first-, second-, and third- place winner will be selected in the poster contest for each grade along with one essay contest winner from each group - elementary, middle and high school.

Prizes include a new iPad and cash gift cards. Rules and information are available at www.MetraContest.com or by calling (312) 755-3566.