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Hi, I'm Michael Kitchen. I'm the safety compliance specialist at the City of Albuquerque Transit Department.
At ABQ RIDE, safety is our top priority. It takes bus drivers, bus riders,
and local drivers on the street to create a culture of safety in
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
surroundings. Tip number two, familiarize yourself with our apps. The Transit app
to plan your route. The See Say app in case a safety issue pops up. Pro tip,
you can also compliment your drivers by using the See Say app. Thank you, driver.
Tip number three, watch your step. We're trying to prevent slip trips and falls. Tip number four,
pay attention to yellow flashing lights, yellow caution signs that are frequently found on our
floors, the seats, and the rails. Tip number five, hold on. Maintain three points of contact at all
times. Two feet and one hand are suggested. Tip number six, be prepared for sudden stops. Also,
please wait till the bus comes to a complete stop before moving towards our exit. Tip number seven,
please keep our aisles clear. Secure and maintain control of your belongings.
Tip number eight, when you're driving, the biggest thing to remember is to stay in your
lane. That means stay out of the ART lanes on Central, which are the red painted 'BUS ONLY' lanes,
and only make left turns and U-turns at traffic lights. And remember,
any signals you don't recognize, they're for our drivers, not you.
Tip number nine, maintain a safe distance from our buses on the street. Anticipate wide turns and
please remember it's never a good idea to squeeze past a turning bus. Tip number 10, be patient,
be kind to others. Remember to thank your driver. It takes a culture of safety and a mindset of
safety from our drivers, our passengers, and local drivers on the street to keep us all safe. If you
have any questions, visit us at abqride.com. My name is Michael Kitchen. I'm the safety
compliance specialist for the transit department. We would like for you to drive safe and ride safe!
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