I once tumbled down two entire flights of stairs while exiting a Metromover station in Miami and no one offered to help me up. Before boarding the train today, however, the automated announcer warns me to stand back from the platform. On the train, I must stay clear of the doors, she says. Not because she cares, but because departure is being delayed. For my safety, she tells me to hold the handrails. That doesn’t feel safe during COVID, and the hand-sanitizer dispenser is empty. A sign says if I feel unsafe onboard, I can call 375-2700. Who can I call if I feel unsafe once I exit?
Lucas Lenzi