enforcement is the essential quick step for a public transit system that
works for everyone.
Give our lowest income/no income residents passes for free or nearly free
transit.
Everyone must be expected to follow the rules on an equal basis. Those who
won't or can't follow those rules can find another way to get around.
When can we get this done?
From:
http://m.startribune.com/metro-transit-light-rail-train-operators-tell-legislators-of-safety-fears/567599512/
"...pitched a measure
<http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislators-propose-changing-fare-evasion-fines-on-transit/567527112/>
that
would create a phalanx of unarmed transit ambassadors for light rail, who
would help with fare enforcement and de-escalation of problem situations,
and act as a conduit for those in need of social services. The number of
ambassadors and the budget for the program, if adopted, has not been set."
Steven Clift