Mode 4: Route Runners explores the public transport modes.Typically, these modes are available for use by the general public and operate on fixed routes and schedules. They have unique challenges, such as:
Public transportation is a safety strategy because it is one of the safest ways to travel. However, there are still actions both the public and practitioners can take to keep everyone using these modes safe.
To learn more about rural transit, check out our partners at the National Rural Transit Assistance Program (NRTAP) and make sure to celebrate Rural Transit Day on Thursday, July 16th.
“Every 3 hours in the United States a vehicle or person is hit by a train (Operation Lifesaver).” Understand that trains can stop, but it takes a while. A freight train can take up to a mile or more to stop and a light rail may require about 600 feet.
“While the school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, illegal school bus passing is a significant threat to children and their caretakers (NHTSA).” For the safety of all students, maintain a safe distance from school buses, pay attention while driving, and always stop when a bus stops.
To increase your safety at a transit stop, it is important to be aware of your surroundings. Be alert while walking or biking to the transit stop, stand away from the curb as large buses require a greater turning radius, and if you see something, say something.
