When it comes to safety, we can always use an extra pair of eyes.
Look around. Be aware.
If something does not look right, let us know.
This Transit Watch campaign encourages all Jefferson Transit employees, transit riders, and community members to be aware of their surroundings and alert to activities, packages or situations that seem suspicious. If something out of the ordinary and potentially dangerous is observed, it should be reported immediately to the proper transit or law enforcement authorities. Calls can be made to the JeT office at (504) 364-3450.
How you can support Transit Watch and help promote safety and security:
- Be observant, alert, and aware.
- Take the initiative and become the transit community's eyes and ears.
- Look out for one another; we can all have a safe ride if we do.
- Contact JeT offices or the Police if something doesn't look right.
Be informed and have a plan of action:
- Familiarize yourself with transit facility entrances and exits.
- Follow transit authority instructions in a speedy but orderly fashion.
- Do not block bus doors from closing.
- Remain calm and listen for announcements.
- Assist fellow passengers and follow the Golden Rule: Watch out for the safety of others.
Who do I call if I see something suspicious?
Call (504) 364-3450
FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911
The “Look Around. Be Aware.” Campaign is the fourth Transit Watch Campaign brought to you by Jefferson Transit.
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).
The latest campaign from Jefferson Parish Transit Administration (JPTA) is part of a three year campaign to educate the public on how they can help to improve transit security for Jefferson Transit passengers. The purpose of this campaign is to increase public awareness of security issues, to encourage passengers to take an active role in keeping transit safe, and to inform the public of proper evacuation procedures during an emergency event.
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