Light Rail News, 15 Jul 2004

Steps taken to improve safety of METRO light rail (KTRK-TV, Houston) - On Thursday METRO held a meeting to discuss ridership and safety issues. Two specific ways they say they're stepping up safety for drivers and pedestrians: better signs and clearer pavement markings. Since the light rail started up in January, there have been 49 accidents. Now, METRO Chairman David Wolff says they're down to an average of one accident a week.