Riders like Sage Hardin, who use the Sun Link at the University of Arizona, said its a convenient way to get around.

Makes it faster to get to my classes across campus, Hardin said.

Meanwhile, people like Suzanne Schafer, who uses the Sun Tran buses three times a week, said its a safe way to get around.

It gets me around safely. A lot safer than driving a car, Schafer said.

Sun Tran recently put out a survey asking riders what would enhance their safety. The survey, Sun Tran said, is in response to two separate hatchet attacks and a knife attack earlier this year. The Tucson Mayor and City Council, they said, asked them to collect data and feedback from riders to improve safety.

The survey asks people whether they feel safe while riding the bus, at bus stops, and even around other pas

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