Robberies, stabbings, and shootings are among the violent attacks that have been reported in the CTA system within just the last month.
As CBS 2's Jermont Terry reported, CTA riders say they feel like they're watching their backs – whether on buses or trains – and the Chicago Transit Authority expects thoseAs it is this year, crime on the CTA is up 40 percent. We have heard from many riders who have been victims – including"Whatever they're doing, the CTA - it's not working," Sarne said.
"But the 'L,' until they have police down there or some semblance, I'm not going down there," Sarne said in March."It just doesn't feel safe to me." The concern is not just about violence against CTA riders. Earlier this month, a CTA worker was pushed onto the Red Line tracks atCrews were forced to cut power to the rail in order to rescue the worker. No one was arrested, but we know there is video of the attackers.
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