TraxSafe for Pedestrians

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Pedestrians and transit users are encouraged to follow these tips to stay safe around LRT.

  • Always obey signs and signals
  • Always cross at designated safe crossings
  • Always look both ways before crossing
  • Never stop on the track
  • Don’t play on or near the tracks
  • Don’t put anything on the tracks
  • Be careful when crossing the tracks
  • Never try to race a train
  • Stand back from platform edges
  • Listen for station or train announcements

Be alert! LRT trains can come from either direction on any track.

Safety around LRT Tracks

  • Cross quickly, and only at marked crossing areas
  • STOP, LOOK in both directions, and LISTEN before crossing the tracks, even when warning bells, lights, and crossing arms are not activated.
  • Obey all signs, signals, and announcements
  • Don’t cross in front of or behind stopped trains
  • NEVER walk along tracks

Safety on LRT Platforms

  • Stand back from platform edges
  • Pay attention to announcements
  • Don’t engage in horseplay on the platform or near the LRT tracks
  • Be aware of the location of emergency phones and station/platform exits
  • NOTE: All stations are monitored by security cameras.

Use Pedways where available

  • Be courteous to others and don’t play in or block walkways
  • Be aware of the location of emergency phones and exits.
  • NOTE: Underpasses and pedways are monitored by security cameras.
  • At McKernan/Belgravia, use underpass to cross 114 Street at 76 Avenue
  • Southgate and Century Park LRT and Transit Stations have pedways have above street pedways over 111 Street.
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