Check your route using a transit app or subway map
Know your destination station and the train line you need
Enter the station and follow signs for downtown or uptown trains
Tap a contactless card, phone, or OMNY card at the turnstile
Buy a MetroCard only if needed
Stand behind the yellow edge on the platform
Let passengers exit before boarding
Confirm the train direction and destination before getting on
Board the correct train and watch the route signs
Listen for station announcements and watch the digital displays
Move away from the doors after boarding
Exit when your station is announced or shown
Use transfers if your trip requires another train
Follow station signs to leave the station after exiting
Stay aware of your belongings and surroundings
Avoid empty cars late at night if you want more people nearby
If the train is delayed or skipped, check for service changes
Use accessible stations and elevators if needed
Ask station agents or other riders for help if necessary