Debate over CTA safety reignites after Red Line rider pulls knife on seven robbers, killing 15-year-old boy who police say had a gun – Chicago Sun-Times*

“The CTA already has a dedicated police force — the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Public Transit Unit,” a CTA spokeswoman said. It is estimated that 250 guards are now deployed on the system on any given day.
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Old Joe
3 years ago

What the CTA needs is Bernie Goetz

Giddyap
3 years ago

CTA is now a no-go option for travel — crime, drugs, filth have sent ex riders fleeing

Truth in Cook County
3 years ago
Reply to  Giddyap

I have heard comments that the CTA will change its name to the CDS – Criminal Delivery System. It used to be that you wanted to live near an El station. Now with all the crime and drugs centered around those stations, most consider it a big negative to be near one.

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