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Train your brain: ION safety There are a few things to keep in mind whether you’re driving, cycling or walking near ION. Follow the signs and signals Some intersections have been modified. Follow the signs and new restrictions (e.g. no left turn). Stay off the tracks Tracks are for trains. Never stop or park anywhere on the light rail tracks, even just for a moment. Any vehicle stopped or parked on the tracks will be ticketed or towed. Stay alert ION trains are quiet and may not always be heard against typical street noise. Look both ways before crossing the light rail tracks. LOOK

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Train your brain: ION safety

There are a few things to keep in mind whether you’re driving, cycling or walking near ION.

Follow the signs and signals Some intersections have been modified. Follow the signs and new restrictions (e.g. no left turn).

Stay off the tracksTracks are for trains. Never stop or park anywhere on the light rail tracks, even just for a moment. Any vehicle stopped or parked on the tracks will be ticketed or towed.

Stay alertION trains are quiet and may not always be heard against typical street noise. Look both ways before crossing the light rail tracks.

LOOK BOTHWAYS

LOOK

Get to know the following signs and signals along the ION route.

A train is approaching. No turns allowed while this

signal is illuminated.

ION trains follow a separate set of signals. Motorists and pedestrians

continue to follow the traffic signals.

This lane is reserved for trains at all

times

Do not stop or park on the tracks

Cyclists, watch

for tracks ahead

While the traffic signal

is red, no right turns are

allowed

No left turns are allowed

at this intersection

No U-turns are allowed

at this intersection

Look both ways and make sure

the way is clear before crossing

the light rail tracks

ION signs and signals

LOOK BOTHWAYS

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