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Subway Basics
Subway Safety
Finding Your Way
OMNY Basics
Paying and Tapping
100

What does the NYC subway help people do?

Travel around New York City

100

Should you stand behind the yellow line?

YES

100

What sign tells you which train is coming?

The train sign / map

100

What does OMNY help you do?

Pay for the subway

100

When do you tap your OMNY card?

Before entering the subway

200

What do you ride in the subway?

A train 

200

When should you cross the tracks?

NEVER

200

What does “Uptown” or “Downtown” tell you?

Which direction the train is going

200

Do you swipe or tap with OMNY?

Tap

200

What sound or color means your tap worked?

Green light or Beep

300

Where do you wait for the train?

On the platform behind the yellow line 

300

What should you do if the train is moving and you want to get on the train?

Wait for it to stop and the doors open

300

What helps you know where to get off the train?

Stops / announcements / map

300

What can you tap to pay with OMNY?

OMNY card, phone, smartwatch

300

What should you do if the OMNY reader turns red?

Try again or ask for help

400

What is the name for what subway trains travel on?

Subway Tracks

400

Who can you ask for help in the subway?

MTA worker, police officer, staff, or trusted adult 

400

What should you do if you feel lost?

Ask for help / stay where you are

400
At this time, can you use both OMNY and Metrocards?

You can only use a metrocard if you have a remaining balance on your card, otherwise it is OMNY or a credit or debit card.

400

Why is it important to tap only once?

So you are charged correctly

500

Name one color or letter/number of a subway line (example: A, 1, or Q).

  • Red: IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line (e.g., 1, 2, 3 trains).
  • Green: IRT Lexington Avenue Line (e.g., 4, 5, 6 trains).
  • Blue: IND Eighth Avenue Line (e.g., A, C, E trains).
  • Orange: IND Sixth Avenue Line (e.g., B, D, F, M trains).
  • Yellow: BMT Broadway Line (e.g., N, Q, R, W trains).
  • Purple: IRT Flushing Line (7 train).
  • Brown: BMT Nassau Street Line (J, Z trains).
  • Light Green: IND Crosstown Line (G train).
  • Light Gray: BMT Canarsie Line (L train).
500

What are 3 safe behaviors in the subway?

hold the railing if standing, keep your hands to yourself, avoid having conversations with strangers

500

Name one tool that helps you navigate the subway.

Google Maps

MTA App 

500

True or False: You can tap more than once for the same ride.

False

500

What should you do after tapping successfully?

Walk through the turnstile