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Hi, I'm Michael Kitchen. I'm the safety compliance specialist at the City of Albuquerque Transit Department.

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At ABQ RIDE, safety is our top priority. It 
takes bus drivers, bus riders,

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and local drivers on the street 
to create a culture of safety in

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the transit department. Here are 10 safety tips to help you drive safe and ride safe.

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Tip number one, use our crosswalk. 
Read the signage. Be aware of your

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surroundings. Tip number two, familiarize yourself with our apps. The Transit app

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to plan your route. The See Say app in 
case a safety issue pops up. Pro tip,

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you can also compliment your drivers by 
using the See Say app. Thank you, driver.

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Tip number three, watch your step. We're trying  to prevent slip trips and falls. Tip number four,

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pay attention to yellow flashing lights, yellow caution signs that are frequently found on our

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floors, the seats, and the rails. Tip number five, hold on. Maintain three points of contact at all

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times. Two feet and one hand are suggested. Tip number six, be prepared for sudden stops. Also,

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please wait till the bus comes to a complete stop before moving towards our exit. Tip number seven,

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please keep our aisles clear. Secure 
and maintain control of your belongings.

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Tip number eight, when you're driving, the biggest thing to remember is to stay in your

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lane. That means stay out of the ART lanes on Central, which are the red painted 'BUS ONLY' lanes,

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and only make left turns and U-turns 
at traffic lights. And remember,

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any signals you don't recognize, 
they're for our drivers, not you.

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Tip number nine, maintain a safe distance from our buses on the street. Anticipate wide turns and

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please remember it's never a good idea to squeeze past a turning bus. Tip number 10, be patient,

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be kind to others. Remember to thank your driver. 
It takes a culture of safety and a mindset of

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safety from our drivers, our passengers, and local drivers on the street to keep us all safe. If you

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have any questions, visit us at abqride.com. 
My name is Michael Kitchen. I'm the safety

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compliance specialist for the transit department. 
We would like for you to drive safe and ride safe!

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