| Public transportation is a great method of decreasing | | | | Safety Measures and Regulations |
| pollution and traffic within an urban setting. It | | | | Occasionally stories of tragic public transportation |
| provides those without a vehicle the opportunity to | | | | accidents are released throughout the media. When |
| travel long distances in a time and cost effective | | | | this occurs it is natural to question the safety of |
| manner. | | | | utilizing public transportation. When the driving itself is |
| However, as with any public setting, it is important to | | | | out of your control, it is important to know what |
| remain aware and take safety precautions to avoid | | | | measures and regulations are put into place to ensure |
| any displeasing situations. | | | | of your safety. |
| Tips for Staying Safe on the bus, train or subwayo | | | | One of the greatest concerns for public |
| Report any suspicious behavior, unusual activities or | | | | transportation safety is the lack of safety belts |
| out of place conducto Report any broken or missing | | | | onboard. While collisions involving busses or trains is |
| equipmento Report any strange noises or odorso If | | | | not common, when they do occur they are highly |
| you see an unattended package, do not touch it, | | | | dangerous due to the lack of restraints. Passengers |
| instead immediately report it to the nearest | | | | have the potential to be injured simply from being hit |
| employeeo Do not accept any packages or | | | | by another passenger. |
| suspicious materials from someone you do not | | | | Capable Drivers Make Safe Passengers |
| knowo Wash your hands often and avoid touching | | | | With hundreds of thousands of public bus passengers |
| your eyes, nose or mouth. This will decrease your | | | | every year, it is vital that the drivers of these |
| likelihood of getting sick or spreading germs. | | | | vehicles are trained and experienced enough to |
| While on public transportation the most important | | | | manage the many potential situations that can |
| safety precaution to take is simply being aware and | | | | happen on the road. Bus and train drivers must meet |
| paying attention to your surroundings. By taking | | | | the qualifications and standards set by their |
| these steps you can have a better and more | | | | respective state. This mandatory training ensures |
| enjoyable experience while using the public bus, train | | | | that you are being put into qualified hands when using |
| or subway. | | | | public transportation. |