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Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses efforts to keep CTA riders safe

Name: Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses efforts to keep CTA riders safe
Uploaded: 2026-01-13T16:39:00-0600
Duration: 2 min 16 s
Description: Despite a number of disturbing violent crimes on the CTA in recent months, violent crime on the mass transit system dropped slightly in 2025, as violent crime across Chicago also saw significant declines. In an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the steps the city is taking to help riders feel safe on the CTA.

Despite a number of disturbing violent crimes on the CTA in recent months, violent crime on the mass transit system dropped slightly in 2025, as violent crime across Chicago also saw significant declines. In an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the steps the city is taking to help riders feel safe on the CTA.