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Watch, Ride & Report

Soviet-style poster on trains that go between Baltimore and Washington DC. Transit riders took little notice of the large posters for months until its photo ended up on a rider's blog. An uproar of emails ensued, which according to Maryland Transit Authority spokeswoman was "really bizarre." Done in the heroic style typical of Soviet Propaganda, Watch, Ride & Report urges passengers to report any unusual activities or packages to the nearest conductor.

 

Quotes from: Fenton, Justin and Sam Sessa. "Stylized MARC 'Report' Posters Spark Online Buzz". Baltimore Sun, Today section C4, 7/15/05.

 

Originally posted: artiloop.blogspot.com/2005/06/soviet-america.html

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