Subway trains travel at high-paced speeds and come in and out of stations every 2 to 5 minutes. The subway system is a fast and cheap way for people to commute but it can also be dangerous as well. Trains maneuver themselves on electric rails which can be highly dangerous. The third rail alone consists of 600 volts of electricity. There are many injuries and causalities that occur every year in Subway stations. These injuries and causalities occur because of commuters disregarding signs and not following instructions.
The MTA posts signs and billboards that stress commuter safety and taking certain precautions, when riding the subway. They put billboards such as