You're reading it wrong. Of course riding the train won't drive people to drugs or mass murder. Rather, drugs and the perceived threat of violent crime, as wel

You're reading it wrong. Of course riding the train won't drive people to drugs or mass murder. Rather, drugs and the perceived threat of violent crime, as well as general unpleasantness, is what turns off people from embracing public transit. Build a brand new shiny transit system in the USA, and you'll still face the same problems without changing the culture or enforcement. Both will face massive public backslash - again, from many of the same people who are most pro-transit. You're falling victim to the same mentality I mentioned earlier of handwaving away the perceived concerns people have. I ride transit nearly ever day. Obviously I haven't been murdered or fallen victim to violence. But I commonly encounter individuals who I make sure I keep away from either because of threatening behavior or simple unpleasantness.