CTA assault rates higher than other public transit agencies
Workers and passengers on the Chicago Transit Authority have been assaulted at rates at least double those of comparable public transit systems around the country, according to a Tribune analysis of federal data. CTA riders, workers assaulted at rates double other public transit agencies Workers and passengers on the Chicago Transit Authority have been assaulted at rates at least double those of comparable public transit systems around the country, according to a Tribune analysis of federal data. Read Story Related articles: Man hit with federal terrorism charge for setting woman on fire on CTA Blue Line, shouts 'I plead guilty!' in court CTA boosted security spending, but violent crime rate remains above pre-pandemic levels © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, ...