Safety Straps for Mobility Devices

Safety Strap for Mobility Devices Program

For faster boarding for riders using wheelchairs and scooters on buses.

All Metro buses are outfitted with seating areas to accommodate riders in wheelchairs and scooters. Metro now offers expert pre-marking of tie-down locations on mobility devices or new tether straps for securement points FREE.

Bright yellow tape pre-marks ideal locations for tie-down hooks and enables faster securement. Optional new tether straps also enable quicker attachment and release.

For FREE expert pre-marking of ideal tie-down locations for your mobility device, or to have FREE tether straps installed, contact 213.922.8800.

To request brochures or to obtain this information in an accessible format, call 213.922.7023.

For your convenience, bus operators will:

• Assist in lifting folding seats
• Quickly identify securement for pre-marked mobility devices
• Assist with attaching tie-down hooks to tether straps or markings
• Request that your brake be set or power turned off
• Offer the optional lap or shoulder belt for comfort and stability
• Release the securement equipment and assist your exit from the bus