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\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nA new city survey suggests Calgarians are mostly welcoming of a pilot project that places transit peace officers at CTrain stations during peak hours.<\/p>\n
The pilot, launched earlier this year, is based on incident data and assigns peace officers to 10 stations between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
Early results show more than 70 per cent of Calgarians say the added presence makes them feel more comfortable using transit during those hours.<\/p>\n
Several riders told CityNews the change is noticeable.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have found it has been a lot more transit\u2011only users rather than a bunch of people just hanging out,\u201d one rider said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s great. I think it will curtail some of the unsafety,\u201d said another rider.<\/p>\n
City council approved $9 million for the pilot in December. While councillors say improved perceptions of safety are encouraging, some argue the issues riders see on transit reflect deeper social problems.<\/p>\n
Ward 7 Coun. Myke Atkinson said long\u2011term solutions must address the root causes of disorder.<\/p>\n
\u201cThins that we are looking at is poverty reduction, getting people housed, making sure we are dealing with safety and support on the ground, early intervention,\u201d Atkinson said.<\/p>\n
Some riders echoed that view, noting that behaviour on transit often reflects broader challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cDepending on the scenario, why people are acting the way they are acting and what resources we can branch out to help those individuals,\u201d one rider said.<\/p>\n
Alex Williams, chair of Calgary Transit Riders, said many vulnerable people rely on stations as safe spaces.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrankly, if I were living on our streets I would also go to train stations,\u201d Williams said. \u201cThere are cameras, it\u2019s warm in the winter, and I can go places that way.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think having a broader safety strategy rather than these band\u2011aid solutions is critical to success beyond this pilot.\u201d<\/p>\n
City staff are expected to deliver a more detailed update on the pilot later this year.<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\tThe badge of a Calgary Transit peace officer. (CityNews file image) <\/p>\n
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