BCL
Engineer
I think OAC has an issue with security. I found broken glass (the remnants but not my car yet), and I parked there but may not again after today. I'd seen broken glass on the street leading to the station, but in recent months it's been at the station parking lot itself. Amtrak apparently refers the City of Oakland which owns the station, and OPD is kind of overwhelmed. Cameras don't seem to do much (might have been a deterrent before which is why it was on the street outside of camera view). I think Amtrak Police patrols the station occasionally, but it's the city's primary responsibility since they own it. In any case I don't think it would necessarily stop anyone who would just wait for them to leave or save the vandalism for a later time. About all that might help is that if they just happen to stumble upon any vandalism.
I found some document stating that OAC no longer has a Quik-Trak kiosk because of vandalism.
This is kind of sad. I'd like things to work out. I don't have any worries about physically being in the neighborhood, but it sounds like some bored kids (I think) are getting their jollies by breaking windows. I have no issue using the station, but parking is just too much of a risk now.
I found some document stating that OAC no longer has a Quik-Trak kiosk because of vandalism.
This is kind of sad. I'd like things to work out. I don't have any worries about physically being in the neighborhood, but it sounds like some bored kids (I think) are getting their jollies by breaking windows. I have no issue using the station, but parking is just too much of a risk now.
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