Transit Watch

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.
• 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:

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

Behavior:

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.