Sound Transit knows there is concern in the community about light rail safety. Among other things, you are worried about pedestrian crossings, train speeds and stopping distances. We have heard your concerns. And we re doing something about it.
National studies show that electric light rail trains are safer than cars, trucks even buses.
But that s not good enough. We have been working for more than a year on an analysis of all conceivable light rail hazards, and how to prevent them. But even that is not enough. We are using their experience to build safety into our system. Light rail trains are safer than cars, trucks even buses.