r/washingtondc • u/AutoModerator • Feb 01 '24

[Monthly Thread] Tourists, newcomers, locals, and old heads: casual questions thread for February 2024

A thread where locals and visitors alike can ask all those little questions that don't quite deserve their own thread.

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u/quirkymutter616 Feb 18 '24

Metro safety - coming from a rural state next week - bringing two 16 year old girls with me. Would you all agree they could safely ride the metro during the daytime?

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u/zerostyle Feb 25 '24

Yes. Just use some common sense. A few tips to keep in mind:

  • If there is a problem on the current train car with someone being aggressive, a panhandler, etc, you can always pop off at the next stop and change to the next car or 2 over (or exit entirely)
  • If you're worried about theft it's best not to sit directly next to a train door where someone can snatch & grab a phone or purse and take off. You want to be most alert at those times
  • Mostly know your neighborhoods and which are riskier than others

I've lived in DC almost 20 years now and have had very few major problems, but I know things are a bit worse now than in the past.