Metro Transit Receives National Safety Award

Metro safety is number one concern, passenger group warns

More must be done to make sure people using the Tyne and Wear Metro feel safe, a users' group says.

Metro Transit Receives National Safety Award

Metro Transit has received a national award for its efforts to improve safety, security and cleanliness on the Twin Cities light-rail system. The American Public Transportation Association presented Metro Transit with a Gold Award in its Safe, Effective and Clean category for light rail and streetcar systems. Agency leaders accepted the honor June 30 at the association’s rail conference in Baltimore. The award recognizes work connected to Metro …