KOIN — Public transit in the Portland area is rolling out added security measures to help keep riders safe. Satellite image shows atmospheric river whipping toward Oregon. With just a push of a button, riders can get immediately connected to TriMet security, and Blue Light phones, now seen at the Rose Quarter Transit Station, are the first of many to be installed along the Max lines.
But despite a drop in calls for police service, officials say they are still battling a perception that the system is unsafe.
This comes as a recent survey found about 50 percent of people reported feeling safe on TriMet buses, with even less feeling safe on the MAX train. However, TriMet hopes these new tools will help bring riders back. Portland restaurant Tusk still open; company responds to reported closure. But Anthony Cantwell, another rider, said he used to feel safe — at least until a recent incident.
Neither TriMet nor Transit Police received a report of the alleged assault, but Cantwell said he still appreciates these newly developed security measures.
We want to get a resource to that or have somebody deal with that. We built tools to do that. Pika populations now on the rise in Columbia River Gorge, new data says. The hub located off of SE 17th Avenue in Portland is currently staffed by seven people, but that number is expected to grow. Copyright Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
