WMATA celebrated the graduation of 22 recruit officers from the inaugural MTPD Criminal Justice Academy while Valley Metro is introducing Inter-Con Security on board its light rail and streetcar systems.
The results from the audit found that such incidents could be reduced with better communication by train crews and better public messaging by New York City Transit.
The budget includes major investments to increase the presence of law enforcement, make crucial safety upgrades in protective barriers and LED lighting and continue cracking down on fare evasion.
The survey revealed the agency continues to exceed public transportation industry benchmarks in several key areas of service, including on-time performance, customer satisfaction, community value and safety.
