Before you consider trying to beat an
approaching streetcar, think again.
The consequences are not worth the
risk. Instead, yield the right of way
and let the streetcar pass.
At the Regional Transit authority we
know that just one accident could
forever change the lives of those
involved. We understand the passion
and adoration for the history and
culture of the New Orleans streetcar
and we celebrate the unique love
affair that our citizens have with this
famous New Orleans icon.
Our goal is to operate one of the
safest transit agencies in the world.
To do so, we all must work together
to maintain safety. We pledge to
continue to train our drivers, improve
visibility and update system signage
and vehicle lighting. We ask that
you do your part by staying alert
and aware, yielding the right of way
and never attempting to beat the
streetcar. You’re already on your way
to doing your part to
Live Outside the Lines.
LIVE
OUTSIDE
THE
LINES
A PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE
F R O M T H E R TA I N N E W O R L E A N S
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Stop.
Look.
Listen.
Stop and think before you make
your next move. Streetcars weigh
more than 40,000 pounds of steel.
Many streetcars can travel at
speeds of close to 30 miles per
hour. Getting in the path of a moving
streetcar could lead to irreparable
damage to you or your property.
Look around and pay attention
to your surroundings. Streetcar
tracks are a federal rail line. Yet
distractions are one of the leading
causes of accidents on the line.
When you’re on the neutral ground
or near the rail line do not take
unnecessary chances. Wait until
you have a clear crossing.
Listen to your surroundings and
heed the familiar streetcar warning
bells. Streetcars cannot stop on a
dime. It takes up to nearly 110 feet
to come to a complete stop. Yet
often we “get into the zone” and
lose one of our most critical senses,
putting all the responsibility for
safety on the operator.
• Always stop at
intersections and
crossings
• Always pay close
attention to your
surroundings
• Listen for streetcar
safety bells, horns and
other warnings
• Always wait for the
streetcar to pass
• Always Look Both
Ways before crossing
the tracks
• Always keep music
and headphones at
minimum levels
• Always yield the
right of way to an
approaching streetcar
• Always tune into your
surroundings and take
responsibility for your
own safety
• Always proceed only
after you have a clear,
safe pathway
Stop, look and listen to your surroundings. Always yield the right of way to the oncoming streetcar.
Stay clear of the tracks and commit to Live Outside the Lines.