Community Signs
Safety
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Mobility Planning
Landmarks
100
What does this sign mean? Where might you see it?
Only employees (people who work at this store/location) are allowed in this area.
Customers are not allowed to go in.
100
Describe safety rules for crossing the street at an intersection
1.Stop at the intersection
2.Press the crosswalk button
3.Keep your eyes on the signal
4.When the walk sign comes on
5.Look left and right to check for cars
6.Cross the street if it is safe
100
You board the bus and scan your Compass Card.
Your Compass Card doesn’t seem to be working.
1.Wait until the card reader is ready and scan it again.
2.Use your emergency bus money
100
List 5 items you need before you go into the community.
Possible Answers:
•Wallet
•Compass card
•Emergency money
•Wallet
•ID
•Emergency Contacts
100
What bus stop do you use to board the bus get to RB Transit?
Abraxas Garden
Glenoak Rd.
200
What does this sign mean? Where might you see it?
This sign can be seen at a crosswalk/intersection. It tells you to press the button if you want to cross the street.
200
Give an example of someone who is UNSAFE to talk to in the community. Given an example of someone who is SAFE to talk to in the community.
Unsafe- strangers
Safe- community workers (people wearing a uniform at a store, police officers, etc.)
200
You are traveling from Abraxas to Carmel Mountain. You get to the RB Transit Center and see the 20 bus leaving. You’ve missed your connecting bus.
Stay calm
& check when the next 20 bus is coming. Get ready to take the next bus.
200
How long before the bus arrival time, should you leave the classroom?
•10 minutes before the bus arrival time
200
What bus stop do you get off the bus at to get to Petco?
Five Guys
300
What does this sign mean? Where might you see it?
This sign might be seen at building or store entrances. It warns people that the doors will open automatically (by themselves) when people walk up.
There is also a switch nearby that can be pressed to open the door automatically
300
Describe 2 locations where you should stop and check for traffic before continuing to walk.
Possible answers:
-Intersections with streetlights
-Crosswalks
-Driveways
-Entrance/Exits by shopping centers
-Parking Lots
-ALLLLLLLLL the time!
300
You finished shopping at Vons and you are waiting for your returning bus in front of Rubio’s on Poway Road. A man comes up to you and starts asking you for directions. He then continues to keep asking you more information like your name, where you’re going, and where you live…
Possible answers:
•Speak up and say “I don’t feel comfortable sharing that information.”
•Walk away to another bus stop.
•Tell someone if there is someone nearby
Walk into a nearby store where there are more people around and call someone you trust
300
If you are riding the 945S bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Center, what are some landmarks you can use to pull the cord to arrive at Abraxas?
Possible Answers:
•AFTER Colony Dr.
•Outback
•Ted Williams
•Wells Fargo
•Arbolitos Sports Field
300
After working at HomeGoods, which bus stop would you board the 945 bus to return to Abraxas?
Midland and Poway Rd
Between Sprouts & the Post Office
400
What does this sign mean? Where/when might you see it?
This sign means that the sidewalk is closed ahead (usually due to construction). Pedestrians will have to cross the street.
400
What are some things you can do to make sure you and your belongings are SAFE when you use public transit?
Possible Answers:
•Avoid traveling in the evening/ when it’s dark
•Only carry necessary items and money (don’t carry more than you need)
•Check your seat and pockets before you get off the bus
•Be aware of your surroundings
•Communicate and let someone know where you are going and when you will be back
•Have your cell phone on and charged with you
•Avoid talking to strangers
•Don’t leave your personal items unattended
400
You are waiting for your bus that is scheduled to arrive at 9:44am. It is 9:52am and the bus still hasn’t arrived. What are some ways you can check when the next bus will come?
Text the bus stop number to GOMTS.
Use Google Maps or One Bus Away or a similar app on your phone to check when the next bus is arriving.
Call 511.
400
What bus route is included in the directions below? What time does this bus arrive?
custodial- cleaning tables at Carl’s Jr., litter abatement at the park, etc.
clerical – Poway City Hall Mailroom, PUSD District Office, RB Center shredding, etc.
assembly – building lamps at HomeGoods
400
What are some buses that you can take from RB Transit Center?
20
945
235
290
500
What does this sign mean? Where/when might you see it.
This sign means that the floor may be wet and slippery.
500
What are 2 safety points to remember when in a parking lot?
Possible Answers:
•Look for cars backing out of spots (Back up lights will turn on)
• Cars entering and exiting driveways
•Finding crosswalks/walk paths vs. crossing in the middle of the lot
500
After work, you need to get on the 945 N to get back to Abraxas. You see the bus go past Pomerado Road…You realize you got on the wrong bus and are on the 944 bus!
Pull the bus cord and get off at the next bus stop.
If you are at an area the 945 comes to, get on the 945. If you are pass Pomerado Rd., you will need to cross the street and get on the opposite 944 bus and get off at a bus stop that are used by both the 944 and 945.
500
Describe the steps you would need to take to take the bus to Miramar College Transit Station.
Get on the 945N bus at Abraxas by the garden. Ride the bus to the RB Transit Center. Take the 235 bus toward Downtown SD. Get off the bus at Miramar College Transit Station.
500
Where would you get off the bus to go to the RB Albertson’s.
Rancho Bernardo Rd. & Pomerado Rd.