CplKlinger
Senior Member
Edmonton is hiring up to 43 new transit peace officers, with the posting closing March 15.
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LRT Safety
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CplKlinger
Senior Member
From this report going to the urban planning committee: "Administration is exploring an underground cellular coverage solution
with a public communications network."
I thought this was put on the back burner when the Train-to-Wayside project was defunded in the budget, it's a nice surprise to see that they're apparently still moving ahead with the cellular coverage at least.
with a public communications network."
I thought this was put on the back burner when the Train-to-Wayside project was defunded in the budget, it's a nice surprise to see that they're apparently still moving ahead with the cellular coverage at least.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Police calls for violent events on Edmonton transit up 53% between 2021 and 2022 - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Edmonton police were dispatched to calls on transit 31 per cent more in 2022 than they were in 2021. Violent calls for service were up by 52.8 per cent, according to EPS data.
globalnews.ca
IanO
Senior Member
CaptainBL
Active Member
Insert generic quote here of "we will continue to work to make transit safe" from insert generic public official/agency here
Very sad that continuously everyday people that need to or want to take transit continue to have to take transit in fear for their wellbeing
IanO
Senior Member
I recognize that it is nearly impossible to 'defend' against a random, unprovoked attack, but it is clear to me that we are not doing enough to protect the general public in and around our transit centres.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Ah, read about this on Reddit yesterday.
Gronk!
Senior Member
If you think assaults on our LRT lines are frustrating, it's even worse in Toronto:
IanO
Senior Member
Yup... Toronto and Calgary are both seeing serious issues as well.
Sadly, it makes me question so many of our fellow Canadians...
Sadly, it makes me question so many of our fellow Canadians...
BASE
Active Member
It makes for such a terrible experience when everyone, rightly so, is constantly on edge or looking over their shoulders for fear of being that next victim.
Avenuer
Senior Member
Increased mental health supports and a stronger Judicial system to prevent repeat offenders from reoffending is needed nationwide ASAP.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Edmonton man latest victim in string of violent events on Edmonton public transit
Some Edmonton commuters say they're scared to use public transit amid increasing acts of violence at LRT stations and bus stops around the city.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
Turn-styles and better security and at stations will go a long way to improving the on board train experience.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Tuesday's letters: Downtown Edmonton becoming Detroit North
I used to work in downtown Edmonton. At lunch hour we used to take the LRT to the Bay Station, do a bit of shopping, grab lunch and return to work. Today, I…
edmontonjournal.com