| Over and over again, studies of transportation | | | | not crossing between train cars and keeping your |
| safety have determined that public transportation | | | | belongings close to you at all times. In the |
| systems are safer than driving. In particular, rail | | | | sometimes-close confines of buses and train cars, |
| systems like the Chicago 'L' and New York's | | | | experienced pickpockets have an easy time of |
| subway system are considered the safest way | | | | removing unsecured wallets and purses. For this |
| of commuting and getting around. Despite their | | | | reason, the CTA encourages passengers to keep |
| impressive safety records, when things do go | | | | their wallets in a front trousers pocket or coat |
| wrong with trains and other transit, the negative | | | | pocket. |
| consequences can be great. | | | | In addition, the CTA also encourages passengers |
| Many of the accidents that occur on the 'L' are | | | | who have witnessed or been the victim of a |
| the result of train operators overriding automatic | | | | crime to write down as many details of the |
| stops. For whatever reason, these errors on the | | | | incident as possible. The more information you can |
| part of operators have led to serious accidents. | | | | give the police, the better their chances of |
| There were two accidents on the 'L' in 2008 due | | | | apprehending the criminal. For the same reason, |
| to operator error, although fortunately neither | | | | never wait to report an incident. By following |
| was severe. Nonetheless, operator negligence with | | | | these guidelines, you can help ensure safety for |
| a train can lead to many fatalities. | | | | you and other passengers on the 'L' and other |
| Negligent operators are not the only risk. It is far | | | | public transportation systems. |
| more common for passengers on the 'L' to be | | | | Despite the relative safety of public |
| injured by fellow passengers, for example by | | | | transportation, operator negligence and inadequate |
| mugging. In response to these and other threats, | | | | security can lead to serious injuries. If you or |
| the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) initiated a | | | | someone you love have been injured as a result |
| program called "if you see something, say | | | | of negligence or improper maintenance on a public |
| something" to encourage passengers to report | | | | transportation system, the experienced Chicago |
| suspicious behavior. | | | | personal injury lawyers of Friedman & |
| The CTA also put together a number of | | | | Bonebrake, PC can help you. Contact them today |
| guidelines for passenger safety. Their | | | | for more information! |
| recommendations include useful, everyday tips like | | | | |