Metro Transit increases officer visibility during winter months

Public transit riders can expect to see more uniformed officers and agents on light rail systems and stations this winter.

“Nothing is more important to us than providing a consistently safe, clean and welcoming experience on transit,” Metro Transit General Manager Lesley Kandaras said during a press conference. “Our customers have told us they feel safer when we are highly visible, so we are working hard to coordinate and expand all our layers of official presence this winter and beyond.”

In an effort to promote safety on public transit systems in the Twin Cities, Metro Transit announced Wednesday that there will be an increase in Metro Transit police officers, agents and staff presence on rides during peak travel times and toward the end of operational hours. The effort is a part of th