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October
24, 2002 |
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MTA’s Metro Rail Safety Program Goes
High-Tech with Purchase of Multimedia Mobile Theater Reaffirming its commitment to public
safety, the MTA Board of Directors today authorized the purchase of a
high-tech multimedia mobile theater to better facilitate MTA’s ongoing
Metro Rail community safety education program. “People who live or work along the
Metro Blue and Gold Lines will be able to experience the speed, weight and
impact of a moving train, all within the confines of a multimedia mobile
theater,” said L.A. County Supervisor and MTA Board Member Gloria
Molina. “This one-of-a-kind mobile unit will greatly enhance MTA’s
rail safety education program.” MTA’s Community Relations department
will deploy the mobile theater in early 2003 at community events, shopping
centers, schools, churches and other venues. The unit will first be used
to educate residents living and working near the Los Angeles to Pasadena
Metro Gold (C) Line, currently under construction, which is planned to open in
mid-2003. The multimedia mobile unit is built into
an expandable semi-trailer and has interactive production technology in a
theater setting. Fitted with moveable seats, it permits realistic
three-dimensional presentations that can simulate a train’s speed and
movement, braking and even an emergency stop. “This experience can make a lasting
impression on participants while emphasizing safe The multimedia mobile theater has
previously toured the United States as an entertainment studio promotion
vehicle. MTA plans to refurbish the semi-trailer for MTA’s rail safety
education program. The cost of the used vehicle is $400,340. An American Public Transportation
Association (APTA) peer review group has recognized MTA’s rail safety
education and outreach program as “exemplary”.
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