When a fault occurs, a blue flashing light is activated and the control center is automatically notified. In an emergency, the fire department can cut power to the entire downtown area by using any one of thirteen control boxes located throughout the area. Most grade crossings are protected by standard railroad crossing gates. Signal and grade crossing cases display blue flashing lights if they lose power, although backup battery power ensures they will continue to function. There are 31 passenger-boarding stations in the system.
All stations have telephones and most have lighted shelters.
Light Rail Facilities RT s light rail facilities occupy a 12-acre site at 2700 Academy Way. They include administrative offices, facilities for the storage and servicing of up to 50 light rail vehicles, one substation and parking. All three are scheduled to begin operating by September 2003.