Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing partitioned barrier members that form a barrier that restricts the space between cars of multi-car transportation vehicles. Barrier members extend from adjacent vehicle cars or mounts attached thereto and cooperate to form the barrier. The barrier members can assume a relaxed state, such as when vehicle cars are substantially aligned, and deformed or compressed states, such as when the vehicle cars travel along a sufficiently large curve. The barrier deters passengers from inadvertently and/or accidentally walking between cars of the multi-car transportation vehicle, thereby reducing the risk of injury.