Light rail is an electrically powered transit system.
Power comes from an overhead power supply.
Light rail tracks are not electrified so it is safe to walk across the tracks. While it is perfectly safe to walk across light rail tracks, in many places along the I-71 Corridor the right of way would be fenced to establish crossing locations. Major street crossings would be controlled with gate arms comparable to railroad gate crossings. Safety is a primary consideration for the I-71 Light Rail Transit project team. In light rail transit systems, operators control the throttle and brake of each vehicle.