19-02-2025
LA Metro Implements New Program, Cracking Down on Crime
LA Metro will implement a new Tap to Exit program at Union Station beginning Tuesday, Feb. an effort to curb crime and stop fare evading, riders using the Metro B and D subway lines will need to tap their cards at a turnstile when heading up to the main concourse. Those who pay ahead of time will be able to exit, but riders who did not face the potential of a warning, citation or removal from the crackdown follows various complaints about drug use, violence and other reported crime on the Metro system. As L.A. is set to host several notable events such as the FIFA World Cup in 2026, the NFL Super Bowl in 2027 and the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, this program is a part of a larger effort to cut down on crime.
The Tap to Exit program has already been implemented at the North Hollywood station on the B line and at the Downtown Santa Monica station along the E line. Metro officials reported a 40% decrease in complaints via the TransitWatch app after the program was implemented at the North Hollywood station. The Metro Board approved a plan to enforce the program at all end-of-line stations last summer. Additionally, they plan to increase security efforts and establish their own police force.
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