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RS 426

Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Publicas de Puerto Rico que rinda un informe detallado sobre la incidencia de delitos en el sistema de transporte público, incluyendo guaguas de la Autoridad Metropolitana de Autobuses (AMA) y el Tren Urbano; las medidas preventivas implementadas; y las propuestas para mitigar la criminalidad en estos servicios; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico orders transportation department to report on public transit crimes, prevention measures, and crime-reduction proposals for buses and urban rail systems.

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Bill Summary · RS 426

Legislative bill overview

Bill RS 426 requires Puerto Rico's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) to submit a comprehensive report documenting crime incidents in the public transportation system, including Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA) buses and the Urban Train. The report must detail preventive measures already implemented and propose new strategies to reduce criminality in these services.

Why is this important

Public transportation security directly affects citizens' safety and ridership confidence. High crime rates in buses and trains discourage commuting, reducing economic activity and social mobility while imposing real costs on vulnerable populations who depend on these services. A detailed crime audit could identify systemic vulnerabilities and inform evidence-based policy interventions.

Potential points of contention

  • Data transparency concerns: The report's scope and public accessibility remain undefined—agencies may resist releasing detailed crime statistics that could be politically damaging or affect insurance/liability claims
  • Implementation feasibility: DTOP faces chronic budget constraints; producing comprehensive crime analysis requires resources for data collection, analysis, and coordination across multiple agencies (police, transit authorities)
  • Accountability mechanisms: The bill mandates reporting but lacks enforcement provisions or deadlines for implementing recommended mitigation measures, potentially resulting in a document without actionable follow-up

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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