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gets that occurred worldwide between
January 1970 and July 2022, the authors
observed a growing problem of violence
against passengers and staff on passenger
trains and at train stations, buses and bus
stations, rail infrastructure and operating
and security staff.
" The increase in violence at transportation
venues appears to parallel a general
increase in random public violence and
reflects broader societal trends occurring
on the streets and elsewhere. Some observers
blame the behavior on the pandemic,
but the trends precede COVID-19
and are contributing to a sense of insecurity, "
said Author Bruce R. Butterworth.
The authors of the MTI report determined
most attacks appear to be random
where risk reflects exposure. Passengers are
more numerous than operating personnel
but are exposed for shorter periods, so their
risk is lower. However, well-publicized
events contribute to an atmosphere of fear.
There are far fewer operating personnel,
but they spend longer times on the job,
therefore their exposure to risk is greater.
" A public fearful of traveling adds
to economic difficulties for transportation
operators and reduced resources
for facilities improvements, service and
security. The fact there are fewer riders
may contribute even further to a sense of
insecurity, and it is possible that increased
ridership actually contributes to security, "
Author Brian Michael Jenkins said.
This iteration of the Safety & Security
Report spotlights how agencies are
increasing the presence of staff, including
law enforcement, on systems, what
technology is being utilized to support
safety and security efforts and how behavior-based
education efforts and policies
are all working to positively impact safety
statistics, as well as how safe customers
feel while using transit systems.
Boosting Security Presence
Agencies throughout North America have
promoted increased presence of police officers,
transit ambassadors and other staff
trained in safety, security and outreach
efforts as one method to help customers
feel safer on their systems.
This summer and fall, Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(L.A. Metro) and Greater Cleveland
Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
TOTAL FATALITIES AND INJURIES 2013-2021
Injuries
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Injuries
Injuries
NTD Safety & Security Time Series Data July 2022
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
EMPLOYEE INCIDENTS 2013-2021
0Injuries
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Injuries
Injuries
322
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Injuries
NTD Safety & Security Time Series Data July 2022
13
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Injuries
Injuries
0Injuries
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Fatalities
Fatalities
500
Fatalities
500
Fatalities
1,000
NON-EMPLOYEE INCIDENTS 2013-2021
Injuries
1,500
2,000
Fatalities5,000
Fatalities
5,000
Fatalities
Fatalities
322
5,000
5,000
Injuries
Fatalities
Fatalities
Fatalities
Fatalities
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
322
0 322
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
16,540
16,540
16,540
16,540
20,000
25,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
13
0 13
13
500
500
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,500
1,500
1,500
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,222
2,222
2,222
2,222
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,500
57
11,374
11,374
057
57
57
5,000
COLLISIONS 2013-2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
10,000
15,000
NTD Safety & Security Time Series Data July 2022 - passenger; people waiting or leaving
20,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
11,374
11,374
15,000
15,000
15,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
NTD Safety & Security Time Series Data July 2022
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
1,000
1,000
5,909
5,909
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,909
5,909
6,000
6,000
6,000
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3,000
6,000
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