Safety at the Park and Ride

• At night, park and walk in well-lit areas
• Always lock your doors after leaving and entering your automobile
• Remove all personal items from your automobile, such as change, cell phones, Ipods, purses, briefcases, backpacks, etc.
• Walk with confidence.  Be aware of the people around you and know where you parked
• Have your keys in your hand so you don’t have to linger before entering your automobile

Safety In and Around Our Vehicles

• Don’t cross in front of the bus or the train
• Don’t run to try and catch a bus or train.  You could easily fall and seriously hurt yourself
• When waiting for the bus or train, stand near other passengers
• When the bus or train is in motion, do not lean against the doors
• Promptly leave the rail platform after exiting the train  

Suspicious Packages

Remember to take all personal items with you when exiting the bus or train. If you see a suspicious item or unattended package, do not touch it. Move away from the item immediately. Notify the operator or CATS Safety and Security personnel of any suspicious or unattended packages on the bus, train, or at a station or stop.

• Report any unattended or suspicious package that is out of the way or hidden.
• Was abandoned by someone who quickly left
• Has an odor
• Has a message or note attached to it

Reporting Emergencies

To report illegal or suspicious activity, call 9-1-1.   In the event of an emergency, always follow the instructions of a uniformed CATS Safety and Security personnel, police officer or fire official.

On a LYNX Train: Notify any uniformed CATS Safety and Security personnel or police officer onboard.  You can also use the emergency intercom inside the vehicle on either end of the train. This will connect you to the train operator.

At a LYNX Station: Notify any uniformed CATS Safety and Security personnel or police officer at the station.  All of the LYNX Blue Line Stations are equipped with emergency blue light phones that connect to emergency responders. 

On a CATS Bus or at a stop:  Notify the bus operator immediately; The bus operator does have access to a silent alarm system that when activated, contacts CATS main operations control center. When the alarm is activated the destination sign on the bus will change to “Emergency” and the outside lights of the bus will flash letting the
      police know the alarm has been activated. 

CATS’ continues to take steps to improve and enhance its safety and security. While we are working to keep you safe, we ask that you do the same. 

Remember, it’s your call.  Safety and security begins with you. If you see something, say something.  Alert CATS Safety and Security Personnel, a police officer, a train or bus operator, or call 9-1-1 if you see illegal or suspicious activity.  Do your part to help keep CATS safe.