St. Paul, MN—State Representative Jon Koznick, R-Lakeville, issued the following statement today regarding an announcement from Metro Transit that they plan to make a series of changes intended to improve safety and security on public transportation systems across their service area.
“Today’s announcement is a positive development and is a small but important step in the process of securing what has been one of the least safe transit systems in the nation,” said Rep. Koznick. “I commend Metro Transit for taking this step and am committed to working on additional legislative solutions, like administrative citations, to make our transit system more protected and secure for Minnesotans.
“There is still a lot of work to do to make Metro Transit and our broader communities safer. The crime situation around and on the Metro Transit system is an embarrassment to the region. Restoring confidence in public transportation is an important step to reclaiming our transit network and providing a functioning system that enhances the economic wellbeing of the metropolitan region. I will continue to advocate for the riders, operators, and taxpayers to ride safely, without fear of becoming another victim."
Rep. Koznick represents Lakeville, a suburban district with many commuters and constituents who utilize Metro Transit to travel into Minneapolis and St. Paul for work and for leisure. Koznick has also served on the Transportation Committee for the past 7 years and is a former Vice-Chair of the Transportation Policy Committee. Additionally, Koznick is on the board of the Transportation Policy and Economic Competitiveness (TPEC) at the University of Minnesota.
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