The public information campaign includes two posters reminding customers to report unwanted sexual contact or behavior to an MTA employee, police officer or online at mta.info.
The MTA also has set up a web page to educate customers about their options when it comes to reporting such activity, what to do if you are a victim, and tips on how to avoid becoming one.
We realized we could do more with the tools at our disposal to beef up our efforts to educate our customers that no matter what service they rely on, they have a right not to be harassed while on our system,” Paul Fleuranges, MTA Senior Director of Corporate Communications said in a statement. “As an informational campaign, we wanted to go right to the heart of an issue that is of great concern to our riders. We want them to know that they have options in case they encounter this type of behavior.”
The posters are posted in prominent positions inside 2,500 subway cars, to draw attention to any victims or witnesses. Customers can alert authorities whether in the subway, on a bus or while riding Metro-North Commuter Railroad or the Long Island Rail Road.
Customers should report any act of improper sexual conduct to an MTA employee, an NYPD or MTA Police Officer or railroad crew member. Reports will immediately be forwarded to law enforcement for investigation.
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