By Olivia WilliamsOctober 20, 2026 Crime Here are some engaging alternatives-no source mentioned: 1. Crisis on the Metro: Rising Crime, Ballooning Costs, and Questionable Expansion Plans 2. Inside the LA Metro Problem: Crime Spikes, Soaring Expenses, and Costly Growth 3. LA Metro in Trouble A new Independent Institute report criticizes the Los Angeles Metro for unacceptable crime rates, soaring costs, and questioned necessity of expansions, urging a reevaluation of transit policies and spending priorities.