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What if we applied the Transit Ambassadors model to create safe, orderly public spaces?
This could be a cost-effective way to promote public safety, help at-risk individuals, create jobs, and improve downtown's reputation as a safe, fun place to spend time.
April 18, 2023
MarySue Barrett weighs in on the state of transit: “Give me a reason to ride”
Attracting the workforce we need and treating riders with respect are non-negotiable starting points for improving the state of transit.
January 24, 2023
95th Station shooting by CTA employee shouldn’t lead to more armed security
A violent incident involving a CTA employee should not be used as justification for more armed security on the CTA.
March 28, 2022
Can we humanely improve conditions on the ‘L’? Here’s what’s happening in SF, NYC
Now is not the time for the nation’s second-largest public transit system to go backwards, with conditions that scare people away people from using buses and trains.
February 25, 2022
CTA bus driver union president on Transit Ambassadors: “I’d definitely support that”
"We just want to be able to do our job safely and go from Point A to Point B with no problems. Whether it's armed or unarmed, we don't care."
December 24, 2021
CTA: We’re monitoring Transit Ambassadors programs in other cities, not planning one
"A different approach is long overdue," responded an ATA spokesperson. "The least the CTA could do is give it a try and launch a pilot program like its peer cities across the country."
December 22, 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
Let’s address crime, smoking, and homelessness on CTA effectively and humanely
A new petition proposes more police and taller fare gates. We encourage readers to advocate for transit ambassadors and holistic solutions for homelessness instead.
November 23, 2021
Disability rights group Access Living and others call for transit ambassadors on CTA
A coalition of forty community groups and civic organizations in Chicago and suburban Cook County have given their support for the creation of a transit ambassador program for the CTA.
September 28, 2021
Murder on Red Line underscores urgent need for holistic CTA violence prevention solutions
This latest tragedy highlights the urgent need for local leaders to think outside the policing box and take constructive action to keep transit riders and workers safe.
August 20, 2021
