Bystanders on Board: Empowering Passengers to Transform Public Transit Safety

When people traditionally think about tools for safety on public transportation, infrastructure like cameras and lighting often comes to mind; but people are one of the most powerful safety tools available. This blog explores how activating riders and staff as bystanders can transform transit culture, reduce harm, and create safer shared spaces. Through a social marketing approach, everyday moments become opportunities for collective responsibility and action.

Casey LaplanteDecember 19, 2025public transit safety, bystander intervention, social marketing