APTA RT-VIM-S-021-10

emergency signage

Summary

APTA rail transit system members have expressed a commitment to increase the effectiveness of safety devices and features present on rail transit vehicles, not only for the passengers but also for the operators and emergency personnel. This standard is intended to incorporate safety considerations during the design and specification process when procuring new vehicles; incorporate safety considerations when determining scope of work during the design and specification of major overhauls or retrofit campaigns; identify those safety critical standards that provide a high level of passenger safety; and identify those safety critical standards that provide a high level of crew safety.