Q: How safe is light rail?
A: Many safety features are built into the light rail line, as well as the training of the operators. Although Houston has witnessed its fair share of accidents, almost all of them have been attributed to the automobile drivers. However, METRO has continued to improve signaling and other safety elements in an attempt to reduce the amount of vehicles making illegal turns or running red lights. METRO is experimenting with lighted street bumps at signalized intersections. New light rail construction will be built with this experience in mind.