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Metro Crime Plummets: DC Riders Finally Feel Safe

Metro Crime Plummets: DC Riders Finally Feel Safe

Update: 2025-09-12
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Is Washington Metro finally safe? Crime on public transit has plummeted by nearly 50% in the last year, and riders are noticing! Increased police presence, crisis intervention teams, and targeted fare enforcement are credited with the dramatic turnaround. With riders reporting a calmer, safer commute, ridership is also on the rise, signaling a potential comeback for the nation's capital's public transportation.

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Metro Crime Plummets: DC Riders Finally Feel Safe

Metro Crime Plummets: DC Riders Finally Feel Safe