City of Calgary reiterates enhanced surveillance for CTrain stations
“This is a complex issue, and we know that any solution needs to involve a highly coordinated, multi-agency effort in order to see results,” the city said in Monday’s release.in April, which included enhanced security personnel amid safety concerns from riders.Safety on Calgary Transit has been a growing concern during the pandemic, with CTrain riders saying they often feel unsafe while using the transit system.
Previously, the public transit agency said the City of Calgary earmarked $5.9 million to train and recruit new transit peace officers. Mayor Jyoti Gondek also said the city is still waiting for provincial funding to help improve transit safety, which was announced in October. “We have heard from Calgarians, and want you know we are working hard to make transit in Calgary safer,” city manager David Duckworth said in a statement.
“This is a highly-coordinated, multi-agency effort involving the Calgary Police Service, Transit Safety, Community Services, 911 and Calgary’s many community social service partners, stepping up their collaborative efforts to increase safety for Calgarians.”
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