Ordinance 369 would amend the transit code to expand the list of offenses that could get a passenger banned.
PORTLAND, Ore. — TriMet wants to hand out tougher penalties to riders who violate transit code. This week, the Portland-area transit company proposed expanding the number of crimes and behaviors that can get a rider banned from transit.
This is part of a larger expansion of safety. This year, TriMet doubled both the number of safety supervisors and its safety response team. They’ve also added 50% more contracted transit security staff.
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