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To address the CTA operator shortage, we need to keep transit workers safe
Whether the answer is Transit Ambassadors, or other solutions that don't involve adding more guns to the system, something needs to be done.
December 16, 2021
Wave of violence against CTA workers highlights the need for Transit Ambassadors
Everyone on the CTA deserves to feel and be safe, especially the transit employees who help keep the city moving.
December 3, 2021
CTA stabbing epidemic highlights need for holistic violence prevention strategies
Investing in the prevention of violence, as opposed to armed responses to it, is money well-spent.
August 2, 2021
If you want a safer transit system, support better mental health services
Providing all citizens with adequate mental health support is crucial for creating a safer, more peaceful city.
July 6, 2021
Armed guards aren’t the answer for reducing CTA violence, transit ambassadors are
While it's understandable that the transit union is pushing for adding armed guards on the CTA, it appears the the conversation should really be about introducing unarmed outreach personnel.
July 3, 2021
Should the CTA adopt women-only transit? Interviews with Chicago women suggest yes
Women-only transportation helps to dismantle one of the barriers that women face daily, so it should be seriously considered in the Chicago and other U.S. cities.
January 15, 2021
Having police crack down on minor transit infractions doesn’t make us safer
Today transit worker union reps and community organizations called for non-police solutions to reducing crime on the CTA.
March 11, 2020
Lightfoot announces plan for more transit policing, but LA’s experience is a cautionary tale
While adding more police to the CTA may have been inevitable, it's going to be crucial for officers to stay focused on serious crimes, not cracking down on minor infractions.
February 28, 2020
Dangers and Annoyances: When, if ever, does it make sense to confront a CTA rule-breaker?
Smoking, littering, radio playing, and other infractions can make CTA trips unpleasant and reduce ridership. But many riders say it's wisest not to confront the offender.
January 30, 2020
Serious CTA crime is on the rise. How can we fight it beyond using cops and cameras?
More policing and camera surveillance doesn't make everyone feel safer, but bringing back CTA conductors would help deter crime.
January 13, 2020
