Los Angeles County public transit ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, with 65% of riders not returning due to safety concerns and perceptions.
USC Dornsife LABarometer survey reveals Los Angeles County public transit ridership remains below pre-pandemic levels, with 65% of riders not returning. Safety concerns and violent crime on buses, trains, and stations are significant factors; safety perceptions have declined among all riders, particularly for Metro trains. Convenience also plays a role in ridership, with non-returning riders finding Metro less convenient for personal and leisure trips.
June 05, 2024
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