Source: Fox News
Summary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is reviewing the safety and security plans of Atlanta’s Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) after a fatal stabbing on a train. The review will examine MARTA’s security spending and safety protocols. The FTA will also conduct on-site visits to verify if improvements are being made. The review was launched after the unprovoked killing of a 66-year-old great-grandmother on a MARTA train.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The FTA’s review of MARTA’s safety and security plans is a familiar response to a violent incident. The review will follow a predictable pattern, examining documents and conducting on-site visits. The FTA will likely make recommendations for improvements, which MARTA will be expected to implement. The process is a routine response to a tragic event.
The fact that the review is happening is not surprising, given the severity of the incident. What is notable is the way the review is being framed as a necessary step to ensure passenger safety, rather than a response to a specific failure on the part of MARTA.
Author: Evan Null
