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JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH, BUT AT NJ TRANSIT “SAFETY IS ALWAYS OUR ROUTE”

Safety Month Expands On Year-Round Commitment To Safety With Special Bus and River LINE Wraps.

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 13, 2025  

 

Contact: Press Office   
973-491-7078

 

NEWARK, NJ – During this National Safety Month, NJ TRANSIT reminds customers that keeping safety top-of-mind is a year-round commitment when it comes to riding public transit. Whether on the rails or on the roads, vigilantly paying attention to signs, sounds and warnings is key to arriving safely. To denote the month this year, NJ TRANSIT has unveiled a specially wrapped bus and River LINE light rail vehicle reminding residents to keep safety top of mind.

“Safety is a core value of NJ TRANSIT’s mission. While we do everything possible to ensure customer safety, safety is everyone’s responsibility. All of us need to be vigilant at all times when riding public transit, and National Safety Month provides an opportunity to highlight our ongoing efforts,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “When it comes to public transit, safety is always our route.” 

NJ TRANSIT marked National Safety Month by unveiling a special bus wrap and River LINE wrap. The wraps will be visible on buses between Trenton and Philadelphia and Jersey City, Bayonne, Weehawken and New York, as well as on the River LINE.

 

During the month, NJ TRANSIT will share tips and reminders on social media to reinforce safety on and near the transit system throughout New Jersey. Tips will include safety strategies and protocols for those who ride, work or live around NJ TRANSIT facilities. 

The following are some important safety tips to keep in mind:

 

Rail and Light Rail Safety:

 

  • Never take a short cut on or across rail tracks.
  • Only cross railroad tracks in clearly identified, designated areas where there are lights, signs and grade crossings.
  • Look and listen!  Never ignore active warnings at crossings or attempt to pass through, around or under a gate in the down position.
  • Always stand behind the yellow safety line when waiting on the station platform.
  • Do not lean on train doors and stand clear as the doors open and close.
  • No running or playing on platforms or around tracks.
  • Listen to train personnel and watch your step when boarding and exiting a train.
  • Never run after a train; you may slip and fall or may be struck by the train. 

Bus Safety:

  • Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks to reach the bus stop.
  • Wait for the bus at designated stops and stand two to three feet from the curb.
  • Hold handrails while boarding the bus.
  • Stand behind the white line when the bus is in motion.    
  • Only exit or board the bus after it has come to a complete stop.
  • Never run after a bus; you may slip and fall or may be struck by another vehicle.

 

Access Link:

  • Be vigilant to avoid hazards.
  • Position yourself properly when securing mobility devices.
  • Avoid distractions, multi-tasking and unnecessary situations.

 

About NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. NJ Transit is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.