Nottingham Express Transit have launched a new campaign aimed at promoting key safety messages to young people asking them to use their common sense when around the trams.<\/p>\n
It has been designed to highlight the dangers of \u201cfoolhardy behaviour\u201d and to try and prevent anti social behaviour around the tram network. A series of school visits are being organised with leaflets and a new video designed to accompany these. The campaign is also being supported by Nottingham City Council\u2019s youth services team.<\/p>\n
Louis Walmsley, NET Head of Safety, said: \u201cTrams rank among the safest forms of public transport and we want it to stay that way. Although we don\u2019t have a major problem, we do have incidents involving young people which from time to time simply beggar belief. It really comes down to a question of foolhardy behaviour and even a single incident is one too many. Throwing objects at passing trams and playing far too close to the tracks can put lives in danger and we need to drive that message home to young people \u2013 it\u2019s their city\u2019s tram network and they need to use it safely and with consideration for others. Most of our messages are actually a matter of common sense, but that doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t bear repeating. We all benefit from a few safety pointers from time to time. It\u2019s all about promoting a better understanding of tram safety.\u201d<\/p>\n