摘要: |
OPERATORS OF THE METRO TRANSIT SYS- tem and its law enforcement partners have made tremendous progress since February 2020 to establish a safer transit environment for riders in the St. Louis region. The foundation for this progress is the collaboration between St. Louis Metro Transit and its dedicated partners in a shared quest to rebuild ridership and regain the region's confidence in this essential regional asset. The journey began 22 months ago with the signing of a new security agreement by Metro Transit, regional leaders and police partners. The agreement followed two years of hard work by Metro Transit, Bi-State Development and many partners, outlining a framework for providing transit riders with safer, more comfortable trips. Subsequent contracts with all three police partners assigned to the MetroLink light-rail system - St. Louis County Police Department (Missouri), the St. Clair County, Ill, Sheriff's Department and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (Missouri) - enable them to provide an armed, professional law enforcement presence, delivering additional comfort for transit customers. |