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In response to mounting outrage, transit agencies like King County Metro have begun implementing security enhancements. These include enforcing stricter fare policies, installing protective barriers for drivers, and increasing police patrols. Some officials propose increased security budgets, with proposals for millions in funding to boost mental health outreach and law enforcement presence.
However, many critics contend that these measures are only band-aids. They advocate for more aggressive criminal justice policies—imposing stricter sentencing, reinstating cash bail, and stringent law enforcement—to deter violence and protect both transit workers and passengers.