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Posts tagged "safety"

CTA rail cameras paying off with arrests; represent big PR coup

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The dramatic increase in security cameras and police presence at CTA rail stations is probably the biggest public relations success the transit agency since Rahm Emanuel took over as mayor in May. And Mayor Emanuel on Saturday stood on the Loyola Red Line platform and announced that cameras there and elsewhere led to two arrests... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
October 17, 2011 at 7:19 am
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CTA, police unite in rail safety effort; more cameras, more cops

You may have read that the CTA and Chicago Police are stepping up patrols and installing more cameras on rails lines in the wake of a murder at Fullerton and an increase in muggings this year. Here’s the 411 on the details, or should I say, 911: The CTA’s plans: About 3,000 cameras will be installed at rail... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
June 21, 2011 at 6:55 am
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Third man sentenced in CTA platform fight that led to electrocution death

The third of four men convicted of murder after a fight on a CTA platform led to the electrocution death of Daniel McKenzie has been sentenced to 28 years in prison. Maurice Evans, a 25-year-old Near West Side man, was sentenced Thursday, according to a Tribune report. He had faced a maximum of 60 years... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
June 3, 2011 at 9:12 am
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CTA replies to passenger complaints about poor communications during service outages

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A switching problems with a Brown Line train near the Clark Junction caused a two-hour service outage on April 19 — the same day Rahm Emanuel named Forrest Claypool as his choice for CTA president. And as happens with most service outages, I heard complaints from riders about poor communications by the CTA to passengers... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
May 2, 2011 at 9:11 pm
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With Osama Bin Ladin's death, expect tighter security on CTA

Passengers on Chicago Transit Authority train and buses should look for tighter security — and have more watchful eyes and ears while traversing the city and suburbs. The major CTA L stations in the Loop and River North already have a decent police presence now. But expect greater vigilance by police in the wake of the killing Sunday... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
May 2, 2011 at 7:37 am
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From driver reading to ripped seat: If you see something, say something

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I often get questions from readers about who to contact at the CTA with a complaint, or a commendation. Last week I contacted the CTA twice with complains, because, as the CTA urges: “If you see something, say something.” The CTA’s website suggests, “If you observe an unattended package, witness anything unusual or see someone... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
April 24, 2011 at 8:16 pm
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Apple app MobileMe will find your lost/stolen iPhone

A big CTA Tattler hat tip to KevinForsyth, who tweeted this tip to @ctatattler: Tip # 5: Use a locator app like MobileMe. My iPhone was stolen in a break-in last year and ~1 hour later cops had him in custody. *************************Follow CTA Tattler at my new Twitter page. Post your Crazy Commuting Story on... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
April 3, 2011 at 2:13 pm
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Here's how not to be a CTA theft victim

Here's how not to be a CTA theft victim
Cheryl shares this all-too-common story: We’re on the northbound Brown Line, pulling into Sedgwick about at 6:20 pm on Thursday. Two women were standing in front of the doors, one had her iPhone in her hand but she was talking to the other woman. Just as the doors open, a man runs through the door... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
March 6, 2011 at 7:21 pm
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Taking liberties with CTA signage

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The other day I was looking at photos from the CTA group Flickr feed that show up on the right nav bar on this page, when I noticed this shot by Katherine of Chicago: It reminded me of a post I made a few years ago of doctored emergency signs. They were actually kind of... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
February 23, 2011 at 7:15 pm
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Cameras capture teen violence; five arrested

Last week we reported about the CTA’s pilot project to install cameras on rail cars. And of course all buses have cameras. The following video show a violent attack on a Seattle bus. Because there were cameras, five teens were arrested and charged with assault on another pregnant teenager. It would be terrific if the... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
December 17, 2010 at 9:21 am
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