CommuteInfo Introduces Transit Watch
to Regional Commuters

In the post-9/11 environment of heightened attention to safety and security, it's not surprising that public transit agencies nationwide are enthusiastically embracing Transit Watch. The campaign provides information and instructions to transit passengers and employees so that they know what to do and whom to contact in the event of an emergency in a transit setting. CommuteInfo is pleased to join fellow agencies across the country in launching this safety and security awareness program in the Southwestern PA region.

Transit Watch targets transit employees, passengers and neighborhood residents, urging them to stay alert and work together to maintain a safe transit environment. The campaign includes professionally prepared promotional and press materials, and the objective is similar to the successful nationwide Neighborhood Watch crime prevention program implemented by the National Sheriff's Association in the early 1970s. Transit Watch was developed as a safety and security awareness program, recognized by transit employees, riders and the general public. The campaign will also help foster the role of transit as a safe haven in communities across the country.

Transit Watch was developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in partnership with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

For further information about Transit Watch, contact CommuteInfo at 1-888-819-6110.

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Deciding to join a carpool or vanpool is an important decision—and if you decide to join, it could mean involvement with the group for 30, 60 or even 90+ minutes every workday. CommuteInfo staff suggests you take some time to meet your potential ridesharing buddies BEFORE making the decision to join a ridesharing arrangement. Contact the driver and/or other riders and set up time for a phone call, coffee or lunch. We have included some questions below which you might include in this conversation.

• Where will you need to meet the carpool/vanpool?
• How flexible are the pickup times?
• What type of vehicle is used?
• How many riders are there?
• What costs are shared? (Maintenance, Fuel, Parking)
• Are riders allowed to smoke during the commute?
• Is music played during the commute? If yes, what type?
• Are eating and drinking permitted in the vehicle?
• Do I need to be prepared to drive sometimes?
• What is the back-up plan in case of an emergency?

The CommuteInfo^SM Program:
A Program of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

Regional Enterprise Tower
425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2500 * Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1852
1-888-819-6110

Send Comments To:
CommuteInfo@spcregion.org
or call 1-888-819-6110

Read Our Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy.

Note: Babel Fish is a third-party resource and a computer translation of the original webpage. It is provided for general information only and should not be regarded as complete or accurate.