I could've sworn that I read somewhere that it was actually the FBI (or some other federal agency) that refused to grant Metro's own security the certification to issue citations.
I saw something similar at the Richmond Heights station a few nights back. Good to see security personnel visible.jeffrk wrote: ↑Jul 25, 2017Wanted to make note that this morning I was finally fare inspected. This is the first time this has happened on my nearly one month of riding to and from work. Also? A Metro security person (with the yellow vest) was actually standing near the east entrance of the CWE station, asking for riders to show tickets on their way onto the platform.
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There's nothing worse than getting stuck at work until 6:30pm or so and have to catch the train home. They really need to turn the heat up in the evenings. Patrolling in the morning doesn't do much.danke0 wrote: ↑Aug 07, 2017This morning I got casually sniffed by a Malinois (I think) security dog as it walked through the train. Very happy to see the security presence on Metro lately. The odd thing is that it's always in the morning, when there are never the kinds of issues (gambling, drugs, whacked-out weirdos gyrating in the aisle) that you see in the evening, at least on the blue line. I think Metro should let the doggies sleep in and take them out on the evening shift.
And the Delmar station is still a party.chaifetz10 wrote: ↑Aug 07, 2017Agreed. Mornings have been exponentially better, but the evenings are still the same old news.
Well, as usual, public safety resources are allocated to keep suburbanites safe while visiting the city at the expense of residents. This approach has to change. We need more resources allocated to improving quality of life and keeping residents safe.dweebe wrote:There's nothing worse than getting stuck at work until 6:30pm or so and have to catch the train home. They really need to turn the heat up in the evenings. Patrolling in the morning doesn't do much.danke0 wrote: ↑Aug 07, 2017This morning I got casually sniffed by a Malinois (I think) security dog as it walked through the train. Very happy to see the security presence on Metro lately. The odd thing is that it's always in the morning, when there are never the kinds of issues (gambling, drugs, whacked-out weirdos gyrating in the aisle) that you see in the evening, at least on the blue line. I think Metro should let the doggies sleep in and take them out on the evening shift.
And the Delmar station is still a party.chaifetz10 wrote: ↑Aug 07, 2017Agreed. Mornings have been exponentially better, but the evenings are still the same old news.
Sounds like Metro needs to install a security camera inside the East Loop building.chaifetz10 wrote: ↑Aug 10, 2017Looks like County Metro Police have started using the East Loop building as a substation. No exterior renovations yet but there were 6-8 cars parked in the lot this morning.
Excuse the hell out of me for working downtown while living in the far out exurb of Maplewood and riding public transportation. I'll just shut up and defer to those experts who live downtown because they're the only opinions that matter.downtown2007 wrote: ↑Aug 09, 2017Well, as usual, public safety resources are allocated to keep suburbanites safe while visiting the city at the expense of residents. This approach has to change. We need more resources allocated to improving quality of life and keeping residents safe.
Saw two cars there this afternoon. That's encouraging.chaifetz10 wrote: ↑Aug 10, 2017Looks like County Metro Police have started using the East Loop building as a substation. No exterior renovations yet but there were 6-8 cars parked in the lot this morning.
i think he's just saying resource allocation needs to be more balanced. didn't really seem to me like he was attacking suburban commuters (and I doubt he was thinking of Maplewood anyway).dweebe wrote: ↑Aug 11, 2017Excuse the hell out of me for working downtown while living in the far out exurb of Maplewood and riding public transportation. I'll just shut up and defer to those experts who live downtown because they're the only opinions that matter.downtown2007 wrote: ↑Aug 09, 2017Well, as usual, public safety resources are allocated to keep suburbanites safe while visiting the city at the expense of residents. This approach has to change. We need more resources allocated to improving quality of life and keeping residents safe.
yep. have they tinted the windows yet?bprop wrote: ↑Aug 10, 2017Sounds like Metro needs to install a security camera inside the East Loop building.chaifetz10 wrote: ↑Aug 10, 2017Looks like County Metro Police have started using the East Loop building as a substation. No exterior renovations yet but there were 6-8 cars parked in the lot this morning.
Yep. You can focus all resources on the morning and evening rush while leaving the rest of the day unpoliced.urban_dilettante wrote:i think he's just saying resource allocation needs to be more balanced. didn't really seem to me like he was attacking suburban commuters (and I doubt he was thinking of Maplewood anyway).dweebe wrote: ↑Aug 11, 2017Excuse the hell out of me for working downtown while living in the far out exurb of Maplewood and riding public transportation. I'll just shut up and defer to those experts who live downtown because they're the only opinions that matter.downtown2007 wrote: ↑Aug 09, 2017Well, as usual, public safety resources are allocated to keep suburbanites safe while visiting the city at the expense of residents. This approach has to change. We need more resources allocated to improving quality of life and keeping residents safe.
I'd perceive it a lot better if the County and CIty PD did the job they were supposed to do first, when Metro didn't have these problems and there was an obvious security and regular police presence. They are being paid but not doing the job. Period. Barriers are a non-issues and nobody would be talking them unless the PD and Metro didn't drop the ball several years ago.
Agreed.bprop wrote: ↑Sep 27, 2017I'd perceive it a lot better if the County and CIty PD did the job they were supposed to do first, when Metro didn't have these problems and there was an obvious security and regular police presence. They are being paid but not doing the job. Period. Barriers are a non-issues and nobody would be talking them unless the PD and Metro didn't drop the ball several years ago.
I'm failing to grasp why this is so difficult for our regional leaders.
I'm sure it has been mentioned on here before, but Copenhagen doesn't have turnstiles either. A driverless 24 hour system that is (perhaps a bit hyperbolic) stunningly clean. Fast and quiet as well.gary kreie wrote: ↑Sep 27, 2017In Amsterdam, the trams have no turnstiles, but they have a sensor that beeps when you touch your ticket card to it just inside the tram door. And a tram official, who rides on the tram, watches. Or you can buy a ticket from him. I'm not sure but I think that official can stop the tram from continuing if he sees someone get on without flashing a valid ticket on the sensor, or buying a ticket from him. But once, we saw a guy get on who was a couple of coins short. The tram official reached into some kind of kitty took out a couple of coins and put them in for him. He was very appreciative.
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