METRORail Livery

[cspwal]

Spotted some of the light rail trains sporting a new paint job - a red and blue line down the length of the train.

 

 

[BeerNut]

Looks like they also updated the wraps recently.  I saw a train all red with the words 'Stop. Look. Listen'

[cspwal]

Something like this? (source: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/transportation/article/Metro-pledges-action-after-collision-record-draws-10996681.php?t=17967a835a438d9cbb&cmpid=twitter-premium#photo-12537536) 

 

http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/57/64/73/12537536/3/1024x1024.jpg

 

Here's another paint job they're looking at

http://ww3.hdnux.com/photos/57/64/72/12537534/3/920x1240.jpg

 

Edit:

The pictures aren't embedding right ugh

[rechlin]

Those are just vinyl tape stripes added to improve visibility.  I think it's a temporary attempt at improving visibility until the new livery linked by cspwal goes into place.  Don't see it as likely to help much (if you can't see the huge bright lights on the front of the train, an extra reflective stripe and a contrasting color probably won't do you any good!), but if it saves even one life it will obviously be worth it.

[dbigtex56]

Since the most recent post, there have been more changes to the trains' "livery".  Some are better than others.
The bright red wraps are a good idea, long overdue. The original silver-grey color blended in perfectly with the surrounding pavement, and probably contributed to some of the accidents which have plagued the Red Line.
However, wrapping that covers the windows is a terrible idea. Although passengers can still see out of the windows, those waiting to board cannot see in. This can lead to awkward encounters on crowded trains, and doesn't allow passengers to select which door to enter based on available seating.
Do any of the decision-makers at METRO actually ride the train? This should have been corrected by now.

[mkultra25]

22 hours ago, dbigtex56 said:

Do any of the decision-makers at METRO actually ride the train? This should have been corrected by now.

 

Yes, with varying degrees of frequency:

 

Metro board reports sporadic, but improved transit use

[Slick Vik]

Better question is how many ride the bus