Be Involved.
Be Informed
Be Alert.
Be Prepared.
These 4 "B’s are your ticket to a safe, secure ride
.Be involved in a lifesaving partnership:
transit employees and passengers
As a resource, transit employees provide a wealth of specialized knowledge and on-the-job experience. Likewise, transit passengers contribute to the security equation by providing thousands of extra eyes and ears capable of identifying possible life-threatening situations.
When transit employees and passengers pool these resources, the result is a highly effective first line of defense against a potential natural or man-made disaster. So, please make a commitment to becoming an alert, informed, prepared and involved member of this employee-passenger partnership.
Rest assured, your efforts will go a long way toward enhancing the safety and security of our transit system.
Safety & Security Awareness Program
Be informed and have a transit plan of action:
Familiarize yourself with stops, transfer stations, etc.
Locate emergency exits
Remain calm and listen for bus driver announcements
Follow transit authority instructions in a
speedy but orderly fashion
Do not block bus doors from closing
Assist fellow passengers and follow the
Golden Rule: Watch out for the safety of
others just as you would have them
watch out for your safety
Be on the alert for suspicious…
packages: behavior:
If you spot an unattended package, look for the following:
Placement in an out-of-the-way location
Individuals in the act of abandoning the package and hastily departing the area
Unusual attached batteries, wires, tanks, bottles or bags that might contain chemicals
An attached message A suspicious cloud, mist, gas, vapor, odor or seeping fluid
Nearby individuals showing signs of illness or distress
If you spot any suspicious individuals engaged in
questionable activity, look for the following:
Visible signs of nervousness
Excessive sweating
Sprayer bottles or aerosol canisters
Inappropriate clothing that is excessively
baggy or too heavy in warm weather
Recommended course of action:
Do not confront suspicious individuals.
Contact a transit employee or the police immediately.
In the event of a suspicious package, do not use a
cellular phone until you are a safe distance away.
Preparedness tips:
Create an advanced plan for maintaining
contact with family members if separated as a result of an emergency
Create an advanced plan for maintaining
contact with close friends and colleagues during an extended emergency period
Keep a record of all contact and
emergency information and update it regularly as needed
Select a location outside your home as a
family meeting point should your home need to be evacuated
Identify alternate routes and means of
reaching your meeting point in the event your main route is impassable
Keep a local map handy for reference
Make sure your emergency information
and contact numbers are with you at all times