• Remain calm and listen to bus announcements

• Follow 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 our safety"

• Do not confront suspicious individuals. Contact a transit employee or the police immediately.

• In the event of suspicious package, do not use a cellular phone until you are a safe distance away.

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 reult 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.

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 reult 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.

To learm more, visit the Federal Transit Administration Webstie