Transit Safety Tips
In General
- Call 911 if you believe someone is threatening your safety
- Text transit police at 87-77-77 or download SeeSay app for non-emergency concerns
- Avoid getting into petty arguments - be assertive but respectful – you can walk away
- Approach transit staff if you feel unsafe
- Travel with a friend if possible
- Don’t stare at your phone – look up and around
- Remove headsets or keep 1 in and 1 out so you can hear your surroundings
- Understand how your clothing or footwear may impact your ability to move
- Know the train or bus route number and individual car number printed on the vehicle
Train Platform
- Stand in camera view – there is designated safe area painted on the platform
- Stand away from the edge of the train platform
- Consider talking on the phone with a friend if you feel unsafe
On the Train
- Consider standing rather than sitting – if you decide to sit, try to sit with your back against the wall or choose the aisle seat so you can leave
- Consider placing yourself between two exits rather than being at the end of a train
- Be aware of the yellow strip that runs along the window. You can press it if you have concerns
- If someone approaches you that makes you unsafe, you have a right to move away
Bus Stop
- Minimize your time standing at the bus stop by checking updates
- Wait at a nearby public place if you are alone at the bus stop
- Consider talking on the phone with a friend if you feel unsafe
On the Bus
- Consider standing rather than sitting – if you decide to sit, try to sit with your back against the wall or choose the aisle seat so you can leave
- Consider placing yourself between two exits rather than being at the end of the bus
- Be aware of the yellow strip that runs along the window. You can press it you have concerns
- If someone approaches you that makes you unsafe, you have a right to move away
- Request a stop on buses between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. – you can ask to be let off between stops. You cannot request a stop along an express or limited-stop portion of a route