The Public Transit Commission voted to approve Bi-State Development’s FY27 transit appropriation request of $203.1 million and to authorize Bi‑State to prepare legislation for the county council, after a presentation that highlighted projected fare-revenue gains from a staffed-platform pilot and concerns about sidewalks and North County service.

The Bureau of Transit Police reported a near 12% decrease in crimes against persons year‑to‑date while noting higher proactive enforcement for narcotics and weapons; the unit seized 129 weapons this year and said hotspot data will be provided to commissioners on request.

Bi-State officials told the commission they are increasing part-time recruitment to shore up service, reported losses of about 10 bus operators per month, flagged a 54-mechanic shortfall in maintenance, and described ongoing service-change and ridership gains.

Commander Brad Kelling told the commission Metrolink policing saw declines in crimes against persons and property year-over-year, while weapons recoveries rose to 129 this year; he attributed trends to adjusted patrol tactics and regional cooperation.