Community Safety
On the Bus
Signs & Symbols
Stranger Danger
Trip Planning
100
What should you do before crossing the street?
Look left, right, left before crossing.
100
What do you need to pay the fare?
MetroCard/tap card
100
What does a 🚫 sign mean?
No (not allowed).
100
What do you say if a stranger offers you candy?
No, thank you and walk away.
100
What tool can you use to plan your bus or train trip?
Google Maps / MTA app / bus schedule.
200
What color means STOP at a traffic light?
Red.
200
Where should you wait for the bus?
At the bus stop sign on the sidewalk.
200
What does the blue and white ♿ symbol mean?
Accessible for people with disabilities.
200
Should you give your phone number to someone you don’t know?
no
200
What do you do if you miss your bus?
Wait for the next one.
300
What do you do if there’s no crosswalk?
Cross at the corner and wait for the light.
300
When should you get out of your seat for someone else?
If they are elderly, pregnant, or disabled
300
What does the green “Exit” sign mean?
A way to leave safely.
300
If a stranger makes you feel uncomfortable, what should you do?
Move away and tell an adult or staff.
300
How can you tell if you are on the right bus?
Look for the bus number at the bus stop or in front and back of the bus
400
Who do you ask for help if you are lost?
A police officer, bus driver, or MTA staff.
400
What should you hold on to when standing on the bus?
Handrail or pole
400
What does the “Walk / Don’t Walk” sign tell you?
When it’s safe to cross the street
400
What should you yell if a stranger tries to grab you?
“Help!
400
What important items should you carry with you when going out in the community?
Your MetroCard / phone, money, and schedule.
500
Why should you avoid wearing headphones too loud when walking?
so you can hear cars, buses, and people around you.
500
What’s the safest way to get off the bus?
Wait until the bus fully stops, then exit.
500
what does this sign mean?
crosswalk
500
Who are safe people to ask for help?
Police, MTA workers, store staff.
500
Why is it important to know your stop ahead of time?
So you are ready to get off safely.