Metro News Release

For immediate release: May 15, 2009

'Flight attendant' advises riders to be safe and courteous

Video offers tips for safe and efficient travel

“Welcome aboard Metrorail and thanks for riding with us,” says an animated flight attendant in the aisle of a Metrorail car in Metro’s latest video, If Trains were Planes.

The roughly three-minute, animated video is modeled after the “brief safety presentations” seen on many airplanes. After welcoming riders, the Metro “flight attendant” informs passengers about courteous behaviors that make for a more pleasant trip for everyone, including using headphones while listening to music, keeping conversations at a reasonable volume, and observing the no eating, drinking and smoking ban. She also points out the priority seats near the middle doors, which are intended for individuals with disabilities or senior citizens.



While humorous in tone, the video also delivers important safety messages. It reminds riders not to block train doors, and draws attention to the emergency exits and emergency evacuation instructions posted inside rail cars. In the event of an emergency, “remain calm and listen to crew member instructions,” the flight attendant says.

The video can also be viewed on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIr8F1KdveQ


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Media contact for this news release: Cathy Asato at 202-962-1051.

News release issued at 10:18 am, May 16, 2009.