Metra has unveiled its 2011-12 safety campaign, "Lead the Way: Look, Listen and Live."

For the sixth year, Metra invites students in kindergarten through grade 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 grade group - elementary, middle and high school.

Prizes include an iPad and gift cards.

Contest rules and information are available at www.MetraContest.com.