<body><div>See Tracks? Think Train® Week (formerly Rail Safety Week), September 23-29, 2024, is a week of rail safety education focusing attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains. Although this is a dedicated week to bring awareness to riders and the community, VTA works to be vigilant about safety all year round.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2nFbWP_0vlV2klF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2nFbWP_0vlV2klF00" width="938" height="938" ></figure>Here are some helpful tips to remember for your next ride with us:<ul><li>Stay behind the yellow safety strip when waiting for your train. Standing near the edge of the platform is extremely dangerous.</li><li>Stop when the crossing arms are down. Even if you think a train has already passed; you can expect a second train coming from the other direction.</li><li>Look both ways before crossing the tracks. Your eyes should be on the road and the tracks, not on your phone.</li><li>Listen for audible warning signals. You may not hear these signals if you are wearing earbuds so it’s best to remove them when at rail crossings and intersections.</li></ul>Safety around trains is a collective effort, a partnership between us and you—our riders and community members. Together, we can foster a safety-first culture around the VTA light rail system. Thank you for doing your part to keep our community well-connected and safe. For more safety information, visit vta.org/go/safety.Go one safety step further and take the Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Pledge. </div></body>

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VTA Participates in See Tracks? Think Train® Week

See Tracks? Think Train® Week (formerly Rail Safety Week), September 23-29, 2024, is a week of rail safety education focusing attention on the importance of making safe choices when driving or walking near railroad tracks and trains. Although this is a dedicated week to bring awareness to riders and the community, VTA works to be vigilant about safety all year round.