Transit Safety

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

For additional tips see:

Safety Tips - Transit Police

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