FIGHTING CRIME, FIGHTING PERCEPTIONS

Safety and security on a transit system is a key concern for passengers. Recent efforts have brought down the crime rate on transit systems nationwide. This article discusses steps that are necessary to make sure that passengers know how safe the systems have become. It points out that fighting misperceptions is the vital next step in reassuring the passengers..

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• Corporate Authors:

  Cygnus Publishing, Incorporated

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  Fort Atkinson, WI  United States  53538-0803
• Authors:
  • Hart, A
• Publication Date: 2000-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 104-106
• Serial:
  • Mass Transit
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Cygnus Publishing, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0364-3484
  • Serial URL: http://www.masstransitmag.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crimes aboard public vehicles; Passenger security; Perception; Public relations; Public transit; Safety and security
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00800862
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 11 2000 12:00AM