St Louis transportation options near St Louis Children's Hospital

[AmtrakBlue]

I have an acquaintance who will be traveling from Australia to St Louis in April for his young son's surgery at St Louis Children's Hospital. They will be renting a home a few blocks from the hospital. He has asked how the public transportation system in St Louis is as he'd prefer not to rent a car (except the last week when they may go sight seeing before returning to Australia).

Can anyone who has used the metro and buses in St Louis recently let me know if they're safe and efficient?

Thanks.

 

[Metra Electric Rider]

If it's the "main" (afaict) hospital it's right next to the Metrolink (LRT) "Central West End" station - the red line goes right to the airport. The issue would be that they may need a car for things such as groceries and late nights, etc. I think the West End is generally a nice area, but like any urban area right now, it may be different for foreigners to acclimatize to our safety standards.