Wanted to echo this. I've worked in downtown Seattle for the last 10 years, and frequently use the bus system. (caveat: I'm a white male, so generally in less

Wanted to echo this. I've worked in downtown Seattle for the last 10 years, and frequently use the bus system. (caveat: I'm a white male, so generally in less danger, and may be more oblivious): * I've seen a few brawls (~5) in all that time; generally (all?) swiftly broken up by police * Haven't experienced weapons (or items used as them), whatsoever * I've seen (a handful of) needles in that time, but never on busses * Lots of panhandling, people yelling things, etc. * 2nd/3rd around Pike/Pike is _definitely_ sketchy, and will make you feel uncomfortable walking around there; but it's also where I work atm: so I frequently am in that area, and haven't encountered much.