dkazzed
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I text ETS Security 780-442-4900 anytime I see anything.
That's one big point I keep hammering on: Edmonton doesn't have necessarily more sketchy people than most places, they're just that much more visible for lack of "regular" people, for lack of a better term.I did drive around and take the train downtown today round midday and yeah, I gotta agree that there seems to be more unsavoury figures just hanging around the transit stations (including the Churchill Connector, most recently just saw some people at the Corona entrance this afternoon). However, it seems like they don’t stay as long as previous times, probably from the increased EPS, peace officer and vested security presence that seem to patrol the stations. Do I think they can do a better job? Probably, but it’s a large improvement so far.
Honestly the increased foot traffic (especially around the Valley Line) has helped immensely. It doesn’t feel as sketchy despite having sketchier people being in the area, just based on the volume of other people lately.
They need signs at all the LRT Stations. Yesterday, I saw someone loiter at Bonnie Doon Station.I text ETS Security 780-442-4900 anytime I see anything.
I don't want to get tooooo ahead of myself here, but I think we might have underestimated the effect of LRT/downtown safety perception that the Valley Line will have. It's probably an unintended pro in my opinion.That's one big point I keep hammering on: Edmonton doesn't have necessarily more sketchy people than most places, they're just that much more visible for lack of "regular" people, for lack of a better term.
As foot traffic increases, this becomes less noticeable and the perception of safety improves.
They really do! I would personally like to see more visible cameras (or hell even just say in big letters that this area is being monitored), or even an easier 3-4 digit number for transit safety. I think the proposed transit attendants would also be a big help, and I'd love to see them at the big major entrances to downtown stations.They need signs at all the LRT Stations. Yesterday, I saw someone loiter at Bonnie Doon Station.
Good point. A big difference with some other cities our size and larger is we really only had one main LRT line running until a week ago (sorry Metro is still sort of a spur line). So with the new line adding service to all of the south east, it can add a lot of people and that will also benefit the existing line, as some of those people will transfer to go on that. So, our LRT will be busier overall with more regular people riding.That's one big point I keep hammering on: Edmonton doesn't have necessarily more sketchy people than most places, they're just that much more visible for lack of "regular" people, for lack of a better term.
As foot traffic increases, this becomes less noticeable and the perception of safety improves.