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Stay Safe
Stay Alive
BE SAFE
Tips for Walking, Biking and Driving
around VTA’s Light Rail System
vta.org/safety
STOP, LOOK both ways, and LISTEN for light rail trains.
• STOP when lights flash and gates go down. If gates are down,
there is a train approaching from either direction or maybe from
both directions. Never assume it is safe to go around gates.
• LOOK for headlights and heed all flashing warning signs.
• LISTEN for approaching trains—they are very quiet. Remove
ear buds and take a break from mobile phones when
approaching the tracks.
Facts about light rail trains:
• They can run on any track, in any direction, at any time.
• Their speeds can be deceptive. NEVER try to beat a train or race around
the gates—you can trip or fall.
• They are heavy and cannot stop immediately. A light rail train can take
up to 600 feet to stop—that’s the length of two football fields.
For the safety of yourself and others…
• Always enter or exit a station platform at designated areas. Arrive early and use the crosswalks.
Dashing across busy streets or in front of a train to catch the train is just not worth it—the next train
will arrive shortly.
• Skateboarding, rollerblading or biking is not allowed on light rail platforms
and tracks—walk bikes onto the platforms and trains.
• Don’t walk along the tracks.
• Stand behind the yellow safety strip on the platform.
• Be aware of your surroundings at all times. That way, if you see someone
else not exercising caution, you can be there to share these safety tips!
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1410-9749
www.vta.org • (408) 321-2300 • TTY (408) 321-2330