Drugs and crime are plaguing a Minneapolis transit station. Neighbors say theres only one option.

Metro Transit is enhancing security at the 46th Street light-rail station in Minneapolis due to increasing crime and drug use. Local residents have requested the closure of a footpath connecting to their neighborhood, although a survey shows nearly 70% of respondents oppose this action. Persistent problems, including drug use and break-ins, have led business owners to form a coalition to adopt cashless strategies. Recent measures include hiring private security to staff the station from noon to 8 p. m.

through the end of the year. Local homeowners express frustration over the intensity of the problems, urging officials to acknowledge the severity of the situation. Metropolitan Council Member Robert Lilligren recognized similar issues at other transit stations, affirming that help is on the way. Residents have taken steps to improve safety, such as installing extra lights and hostile landscaping. The ongoing struggles reflect broader societal issues related to addiction and homelessness, necessitating collaborative efforts between community members and transit authorities.