Scott en Aztlán
2007-06-01 04:01:26 UTC
Often times when a new rail line or station is proposed, NIMBYs will
object on the basis that "rail stations attract crime." An example can
be found in this article:
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/evanston/news/407298,ev-yellowline-053107-s1.article
irrational fears and/or BS excuses that the NIMBYs are using to create
FUD in the minds of potential supporters of these projects?
object on the basis that "rail stations attract crime." An example can
be found in this article:
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/evanston/news/407298,ev-yellowline-053107-s1.article
Resident Tracy Davis, who lives near the South Boulevard Purple
Line station, expressed concern that the neighborhoods around
the stop would become a "corridor for crime." She noted police
often cite proximity to the el in explaining certain crime patterns.
Eighth Ward Alderman Ann Rainey acknowledged that police in the past
would tell residents who live near the el, "Well, what do you expect?"
Is there any factual basis for these claims? Or are these simplyLine station, expressed concern that the neighborhoods around
the stop would become a "corridor for crime." She noted police
often cite proximity to the el in explaining certain crime patterns.
Eighth Ward Alderman Ann Rainey acknowledged that police in the past
would tell residents who live near the el, "Well, what do you expect?"
irrational fears and/or BS excuses that the NIMBYs are using to create
FUD in the minds of potential supporters of these projects?