Transit Rider Advocates Question Training Process for New TriMet Safety Team
There is a new crew of yellow and blue-clad representatives on the TriMet system: the Safety Response Team. According to TriMet, the Safety Response Team launched in early November and acts as a “first point of contact” for riders, deescalates potential conflicts, and connects riders with other regional social services. The team was born in response to Portland’s racial justice protests, with a focus on creating a more equitable public safety system. Some bus rider...
Source: portlandmercury.com