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The FTA sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in December, directing the CTA to implement a plan that would reduce assaults on transit workers and passengers. #security #cta #chicago

With construction in the area now substantially complete, CTA officials said the agency is honoring a commitment made to the community to return the land to productive use. #developemt #cta #proposals

The program is designed to encourage residents and visitors to celebrate responsibly while using safe, dependable transportation. #free #cta #holiday

“The SAFE-T Act is designed to give judges the ability to keep people in jail who they think are potentially dangerous for the community,” Pritzker said. #safe-t # fire

The Bus Priority Corridor Study builds on the Better Streets for Buses Plan, a long-term framework for improving Chicago’s streets and bus infrastructure. #cta #bus

The PSN program is a federally funded, nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, and local law enforcement and other stakeholders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. #project

Some of the recommendations include prioritizing public safety and making sure the business community has a seat at the table in future policy making.  #reform

“Over the last three years, CTA has added service to the Blue Line to improve its reliability and we are excited to add even more service in 2025,” said Acting President Nora Leerhsen. #cta

Through the pilot, CTA will be using a camera detection system to test for intrusions on the right-of-way. If an intrusion is detected, such as an unauthorized person this information will be sent to the CTA staff at the Control Center so action can be taken. #pilot

New data show that through September of this year, more than 1,300 offenses were reported, representing the most crimes perpetrated across the system since the onset of the pandemic. #crime