The Daily of the University of Washington

One year after Shawn Yim’s killing, safety still poses concern for transit workers

The December 2024 killing of transit operator Shawn Yim in the U-District prompted discussions of transit safety, along with ...
komonews

Sound Transit safety report reveals mixed results for light rail security

Sound Transit's latest "Safety and Security" report reveals a mixed impact on light rail safety following the opening of 12 new stations last year. The report indicates a decrease in assaults against ...
KING5

Sound Transit increases security presence to combat safety concerns

SEATTLE — In Sound Transit’s annual safety report, the agency documented more than 180 incidents of assault against transit workers on Link light rail in 2024 alone. The number of incidents reflects ...
Los Angeles Daily News

Rep. Friedman calls for $250 million in safety grants for nation’s public transit agencies

On the eve of the busiest travel days of the year, Rep. Laura Friedman, D-Glendale, on Tuesday unveiled a bill that would pump about $250 million during the next five years into more police officers ...
The Baltimore Sun

Fatal NC train stabbing ignites transit safety concerns as Maryland ushers in new protocols

A deadly stabbing aboard a light rail train in North Carolina has reignited national debate over public transportation safety just as Maryland prepares to implement a new law aimed at curbing violence ...
Mass Transit

A look at Mass Transit’s 2025 cover stories in print

This year’s covers told stories of agencies’ work to improve their communities, 40 Under 40 honorees and special reports.