When you're walking...

1. Always stop, look, and listen for trains before crossing the tracks - cross only at crosswalks and be sure to look both ways.
2. Don't stand on the tracks or step in front of a train - the operator may not see you or be able to stop in time.
3. Always stand behind the textured warning strips on rail platforms.

When you're in a car...

1. Never race a train to a crossing - you will never have a second chance if you lose.
2. Be careful turning across train tracks - it's where more accidents happen.
3. Always obey all traffic signs and signals; never assume you have the right-of-way - and look both ways before crossing.
4. Expect a train on any track at any time - if a train goes by, watch out for a second one - and be sure to look in both directions.
5. Never stop your car on train tracks - if you stall or get stuck, get everyone out of the vehicle and off the tracks.
6. Remember: Trains can't stop as quickly as you can.
7. If you're on a motorcycle or bike, be sure to cross tracks at a 90 degree angle - and follow all the above safety rules as well.
8. Wait for crossing signals to clear before proceeding, and never drive around lowered crossing gates.

When you're waiting for a train...

1. Remember: Trains stop at every station - there is no need to wave at the operator so they will stop.
2. As a train approaches, be sure you are behind the textured warning strips - and never, ever try to catch a moving train. Another will be along in a few minutes.

If you're a kid...

1. Don't ever walk, play, skate or ride your bike on or around light rail tracks.
2. Never walk in a construction area.
3. Make sure that everyone in your family knows all these safety rules.
4. Be safe and help others to be safe around DART light rail.

If you have children...

1. Talk to them about light rail - teach them the importance of crossing the tracks safely - "Stop, look and listen" is an important message for them to understand.
2. Teach them about electricity and that playing near light rail overhead wires, especially flying a kite, is very dangerous.
3. Hold children's hands when crossing the street.
4. Schedule a time to show your children the areas where it is safe to be near DART Rail tracks and where it is not. Make it a field trip.