Safety & Security

TRANSPO's working hard to keep our transit system safe.

BE INVOLVED. BE INFORMED. BE ALERT.

These 3 "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 transit 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.

BE INFORMED...

...and have a transit plan of action:

• Familiarize yourself with station entrances
• Know where to report suspicious packages or activities
• 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...

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

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

Recommended course of action:

• Do not confront suspicious individuals.
• Contact a transit employee, security guard or police immediately.
• In the event of a suspicious package, do not use a cellular phone until you are a safe distance away.

Look for the TRANSPO TransitWatch brochure for more information. We're working hard to keep our transit system safe. Let's count on each other for a safe ride.

For more information on Transit Safety & Security, go to the FTA's Safety & Security Website.

If you're looking for a safe place to stay or need someone who understands you...

TRANSPO's South Street Station, and every fixed-route bus, are SafePlace locations. Anyone under the age of 18 who is in a crisis situation and needs help can simply notify the Bus Driver, or the Information Booth Attendant, that they're requesting SafePlace assistance. TRANSPO employees can then get them in touch with SafePlace staff. Or call 235-9396 TRANSPO is proud to partner with the Youth Service Bureau to be one of the many SafePlace locations throughout the community.