Colorado transit officials urge travelers, transit professionals to learn the signs of human trafficking

DENVER — The Colorado Association of Transit Agencies (CASTA) is urging Colorado travelers and transit professionals to be aware of signs of human trafficking on the road.

CASTA and multiple anti-trafficking and law enforcement agencies gathered Tuesday to confront the issue of human trafficking in Colorado and to improve training among law enforcement, transit and trucking industries.

"Traffickers use all modes of transportation to conduct their activities and often use public transit because it is low cost, offers greater anonymity in buying fare cards, and provides less direct interaction with government or transit officials," according to the Federal Transit Administration.