UMKC Students Fear For Safety Aboard Kansas City Streetcar Extension

The toy train hasn't convinced city city college students commuters according to recent reporting. 

To wit and with a bit of Friday followup for fellow Kangaroo alums . . . 

SAFETY FEARS CONFRONT KANSAS CITY STREETCAR RIDERS NEAR UMKC!!!

The concerns aren't unfounded . . .

Of course a darker winter and economic distress are a factor.

However . . .

This testimony and reporting reveals concern at the dearth of planning for more student riders. Something that should probably be addressed BEFORE there's a crisis. 

Check-it . . .

A third-year film and media major, said she felt very safe when using this new transportation. 

She said she uses the streetcar “at least three times a week,” for both school and work. 

She said that despite mostly riding the streetcar alone, she feels safe since she stays alert and doesn’t go very far. 

“I don’t have concerns about it, but obviously, since it’s free, it’s also open to people that you might not think are the safest,” she said.

The UMKC Police Department said that as of right now, they “do not anticipate any major changes to current police or security operations,” however, they are working closely with KCPD to ensure safety for students. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Roo News: The streetcar's extension to UMKC has sparked varying opinions among students on the matter of safety

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