Avoiding distractions to stay safe on transit

Here’s how to get to your destination without slips and trips

RTD is committed to safety on its buses, trains, and stations and recognizes that people can slip, rush, or get distracted. That’s why RTD designs stations to be well lit for better visibility and has clear platform markings.

Here’s more about what RTD is doing to help prevent avoidable slips, trips and falls, taking a safety approach that is built by design.

• Brighter, uniform lighting at platforms, walkways, and station entrances for clearer visibility
• Clear wayfinding and platform edge markings help guide movement and prevent missteps such as thick yellow lines near curbs at stations as a reminder to stay back from trains arriving or leaving the station to stay safe
• Diligent maintenance for snow and ice removal for clear pathways at stations
• Live monitoring cameras 24/7, so that Transit Police dispatchers can respond in real time

Here are the ways you can help prevent slips, trips and falls:

Stay alert: Put away your phones while boarding and exiting vehicles to avoid distraction and watch your step when climbing onto a bus or train as well as at platform edges

• Hold handrails on stairs, ramps, and inside vehicles, especially when it’s crowded or during rainy, icy, or snowy weather
• Keep aisles and doorways clear by stowing your bags beneath seats to prevent trips
• Be kind and aware by offering space near stairs and elevators and avoid sudden stops on crowded platforms

Together, RTD and customers can help avoid preventable accidents and create a safer transit experience for everyone.