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by nevir 2540 days ago
Wanted to echo this.

I've worked in downtown Seattle for the last 10 years, and frequently use the bus system. (caveat: I'm a white male, so generally in less danger, and may be more oblivious):

* I've seen a few brawls (~5) in all that time; generally (all?) swiftly broken up by police

* Haven't experienced weapons (or items used as them), whatsoever

* I've seen (a handful of) needles in that time, but never on busses

* Lots of panhandling, people yelling things, etc.

* 2nd/3rd around Pike/Pike is _definitely_ sketchy, and will make you feel uncomfortable walking around there; but it's also where I work atm: so I frequently am in that area, and haven't encountered much.