Why Safety on the Subway Matters
Why Safety on the Subway Matters
Mass transit in the United States lacks mass appeal due to various factors, with American governments prioritizing roads over rail and high construction costs leading to lower service quality. An underappreciated but significant factor in low ridership is crime and the fear of crime on public transportation, with about 40 percent of Americans describing public transit as unsafe. Ignoring these safety concerns can lead to a decline in ridership and make public spaces less functional.
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i'm not convinced this is the root challenge we need to unlock to increase public transportation ridership and commitment.
yet, it's a strong pillar to invest in. the feeling of safety matters and it goes beyond statistics. it is an emotion.
the negative feedback cycles are strong. unfortunately there are a number of them (frequency of arrival/departures, distance to places people want to go and live, etc etc)
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