King County Metro enhances security measures to ensure safe transit experience

King County Metro has announced that it has taken significant steps to enhance security measures across its extensive transit network, aiming to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers throughout their journeys. Over the past two years, the transit authority has increased its security personnel, expanded customer support initiatives and introduced specialised teams to address behavioural health concerns among riders.

With a doubling of Transit Security Officers from 70 to 160, King County Metro has increased its presence on-board buses and at transit centres to deter unlawful or unsafe behaviour. These officers offer assistance to riders while actively monitoring and addressing security concerns. Notably, their monthly boardings of buses has surged from 2,093 in February 2023 to over 10,000 by November 2023. Moreover, certain transit centres, including Aurora Village and Burien, now benefit from round-the-clock security coverage, initiated in response to evolving safety needs.