WRTA Youth Fights and Safety Initiative
Key Questions
What is causing disruptions at the Youngstown WRTA station?
Recurring brawls by youth have been causing ongoing disruptions to transit services and nearby businesses since last year.
What measures are being taken to address youth fights at the WRTA station?
Police patrols, letters sent to schools, grants, and a multi-agency response including after-school programs are being implemented. These proactive initiatives aim to curb the chaos.
How is the WRTA Youth Fights and Safety Initiative progressing?
The initiative is in the developing stage, with collaborative efforts from police, schools, and other agencies to improve safety and reduce disruptions.
Recurring brawls by youth at WRTA station and now Boardman 'Teen Takeover' at Youngstown Skate prompt police patrols/pepper spray, school letters, grants, multi-agency response incl. after-school programs. Ongoing disruptions to transit/businesses since last year; social media fueling events. Proactive measures incl. WRTA self-driving shuttle test aim to curb chaos.