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Metropolitan Council highlights cross-jurisdiction Green Line safety effort
Summary
Council and local partners held a press event on the Green Line and University Avenue emphasizing a 'safe and welcoming' transit experience; partners include Ramsey County Public Health, county attorney John Choi and Saint Paul Police Department.
Metropolitan Council leaders and regional partners held a press event May 28 focused on safety along the Green Line and University Avenue, emphasizing a cross-jurisdictional approach to provide "a safe and welcoming ride," council staff said.
The Regional Administrator and council staff credited Chief Dotseth with coordinating partners for the event. Presenters included Ramsey County Public Health, Ramsey County safety and justice representatives, County Attorney John Choi and Saint Paul Police Department officials, according to remarks at the meeting. The KSTP news piece covering the event was cited by the Regional Administrator.
Council leaders framed the initiative as an "all hands on deck" effort and said such cross-agency collaboration is necessary because public-space safety extends beyond transit operators. The meeting transcript recorded thanks to the many partners involved and called the event the culmination of months of planning.
No formal binding policy or funding action was recorded on this item at the council meeting; the remarks were an update on a collaborative safety initiative.
