Politics & Government
Met Council Unanimously Approves Transit Safety Plan
Thesafety plan affects about 1,400 Metro Transit bus drivers and light rail operators.
February 16, 2023
The Metropolitan Council on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a transit safety plan.
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The move affects about 1,400 Metro Transit bus drivers and light rail operators.
The council says it will work toward these union workers' goals:
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- Faster response times to help calls and silent alarms
- Mental health support for workers assaulted on the job
- Install protective barriers for bus drivers, similar to what light rail operators have right now
- Opening an immediate investigation when a transit operator is assaulted
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