As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, FTA would like to recognize the vital role mental well-being plays in the safety and success of our transit workforce. Protecting mental health is a personal and professional priority that can help strengthen and enhance safety in our nation’s transit systems. Employees are encouraged this month, and throughout the year, to take time to care for their mental wellness and seek support when needed. 

To learn more: 

• Check out new resources added to FTA’s Mental Health Resources for Transit Workers website. 

• Review Safety Advisory 22-4: Suicide Prevention Signage on Public Transit, with recommended best practices for reducing suicide attempts through signage and messaging campaigns. 

• Watch FTA’s webinar on Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Intervention on Transit featuring transit agency and public health guest speakers.  

FTA is working to create safe environments for our hardworking transit workers to thrive in. We are thankful for the transit industry’s collective efforts in addressing mental health challenges — a key component of promoting safety for customers and workers alike.