Caltrain has implemented a policy of not publicizing train-related deaths to deter copycat suicides, which has left recent fatalities, including that of Donald Williams, largely unreported.
Councilman Pat Burt emphasized that Caltrain is contemplating corridor-wide security enhancements to improve safety, but the full scope of implementation and funding remains uncertain.
A study by the Mineta Transportation Institute noted that there is no specific known location for conflicts along the tracks and identified external factors driving suicides.
With Caltrain's new policy since May 2023, three deaths have occurred without public disclosure, raising concerns about transparency and mental health support for the homeless.
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