Sound Transit’s latest “Safety and Security” report reveals a mixed impact on light rail safety following the opening of 12 new stations last year.
The report indicates a decrease in assaults against passengers, dropping from around 140 incidents in both 2022 and 2023 to approximately 125 last year. However, the report also highlights a concerning rise in assaults on transit workers, increasing from around 145 in 2023 to more than 180 last year.
“We’re really prepared and staffed in anticipation of this opening,” said Sound Transit representative John Gallagher, emphasizing the deployment of new security personnel to address specific needs and situations…