SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield officials have launched the Safe Travels Initiative at Union Station, a collaborative effort between the Springfield Police Department and the Hampden County Sheriff's Department to enhance public safety and hospitality.
The initiative, announced by Mayor Domenic Sarno, aims to provide a safer and more welcoming environment for the thousands of visitors and commuters who pass through Union Station daily. The station serves as a major transportation hub in the region, offering amenities such as Subway, Dunkin Donuts, and connections to PVTA, Peter Pan Bus, and Amtrak services.
"This new Safe Travels Initiative, a multi-agency and collaborative partnership, will not only help to enhance Union Station and make it a welcoming and safe place for the ten