Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Jana G. Pruden
Publication Date: April 13, 2025 - 20:25
In Edmonton, safety on the public transit system is a growing concern
April 13, 2025
The Globe is visiting communities across the country to hear from Canadians about the issues affecting their lives, their futures and their votes in this federal election.The train was mostly empty as it ambled and screeched toward downtown Edmonton around 9 o’clock on an overcast Monday morning.
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Comments
The city of Edmonton should hire security personnel on EVERY Train and EVERY station. Too many people are afraid to commute on the LRT with just cause. I drive my grandson to Grant Macewan every day and pick him up because of the threatening environment on the LRT in downtown Edmonton. Why spend billions on a service that people are afraid to use. Councillors should take a walk on the wild side for awhile to get a look at what is going on. Get out of your safe offices and take a look. FIX THIS!!!!