What is Transit Watch?

Transit Watch is a nationwide safety and security awareness campaign designed to encourage the active participation of transit passengers and employees in working together to maintain a safe transit environment. The campaign provides information and instructions to transit passengers and employees so that they know what to do and whom to contact in the event of an emergency in a transit setting. Transit Watch invites riders and employees to be the “eyes and ears” of their local transit system.

In response to the need for increased attention to safety and security in today’s post-9/11 environment, the Utah Transit Authority is pleased to participate in the nationwide efforts to ensure the safety and security of the city’s public transportation network.

Transit Watch was developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Be informed and have a transit plan of action:

• Familiarize yourself with station entrances
• Locate emergency intercoms to report suspicious packages or activities
• Remain calm and listen for station, train or bus announcements
• Follow transit authority instructions in a speedy but orderly fashion
• Do not block train or 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

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