Study: WA one of the 10 most dangerous states for public transit safety

Study: WA one of the 10 most dangerous states for public transit safety

Washington qualified as one of the 10 most dangerous states when it comes to public transit, according to a study from John Foy & Associates.

WA among 10 most dangerous states for public transit safety

Washington qualified as one of the 10 most dangerous states when it comes to public transit, according to a study from John Foy & Associates. Between 2021 and 2023, Washington had 97 reported violent incidents, including five fatalities and 95 injuries. The study analyzed violent incidents (including bombings, robberies, and non-physical assaults on workers) across all states through data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. “While you sh…

State Senate Greenlights Sweeping Transit-Oriented Housing Bill - The Urbanist

# Three years in the making, HB 1491 would require Washington cities to zone for apartment buildings near rail stations and rapid bus stops. A compromise around housing affordability mandates finally paved the way for the bill's passage in both chambers.