CTA train riders say crime has gotten out of control – CBS2 (Chicago)

"On days where events are happening, where I can't drive, I pay a little extra money for Uber if I can, just to avoid the Red Line," said Byron Odell. "Because, I mean, you wanna be able to make it to work."
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The Paraclete
4 years ago

Gotten out of control? You been on vacation for 10 years!

OldJarHead
4 years ago

A few dozen Bernie Goetz moments on the CTA would stop this.

The Paraclete
4 years ago

Richard Marks wrote a song about riding the CTA! Shoulda Known Better!

Lions Choice
4 years ago

Between

— work from home shift

— piss/shit reeking, crime and drug infested trains and buses

in 10 year, you will only see a CTA bus/train behind a velvet rope in a museum

nixit
4 years ago

Perception is everything. Why risk being a CTA victim when the reaction is gonna be you should’ve known better.

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