Fighting Crime Works Wonders
"We can't arrest our way out of this situation" has been proven to be a falsity many times over now.
Now another lib-tareded trope bites the dust:
San Francisco drastically reduced issues they were having on public transit by making it almost impossible to enter without paying, according to a report from The Atlantic.
The outlet noted that last August, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) installed six-foot-tall saloon-style doors made of plexiglass with metal frames that were much harder to get through compared to regular turnstiles that could easily be jumped. This change is expected to increase revenue by $10 million per year as riders are forced to actually pay to ride.
But beyond generating more income, it’s also led to a decrease in issues that used to plague the subway. Overall crime on BART plunged 41% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with violent crime down 31% and property crime down 43%.
Instead of CTA workers just ignoring - or worse - waving through the homeless, the mentals or the teen-takeover-participants, denying them entry and making them ::gasp!!:: pay their own way cut crime by 40% in a single year.
Combine that with increased police presence and suddenly, the CTA is a functioning government agency almost overnight.
Gee, next we'll hear that deporting ILLEGAL ALIENS improves crime numbers, too. Or is that already happening?
Labels: crime, out-of-state
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
35 Comments:
I was working at ERPS about 8 years ago when a CTA driver came in to pick up some property. We got to talking and the CTA no dispute policy came up. Not enough money to pay the fare? No dispute. No money to pay the fare? No dispute. He said riders routinely rode free because... no dispute.
A friend of mine was riding the CTA years ago. A large group of CTU employees wearing their red t-shirts had finished protesting. They all got on the bus and sat down without paying. That's communism for you.
CTA needs to create their own police department! Let those who use the CTA pay for it. Get the mentals out of CTA property and the gang bangers.
Gee, next we'll hear that deporting ILLEGAL ALIENS improves crime numbers, too. Or is that already happening?
That will never happen because Trump did that!!!
England had this while I was there back in the 90's. They also shut it all down at 11:00
making people pay to ride the transportation system is racist
Had to take the pink line into the Loop from California stop during morning rush hour the other day [saved about $50 on parking...], and a homeless dude [M1, 45?] who reeked of urine walked in. He waved to the CTA clerk in the booth [same demo/age], called him out by name, they exchange pleasantries... and then dude crawled under the turnstile right in front of said employee & walked up the [broken] escalator to the train platform.
Usually it's high school-age M1s simply jumping the turnstile at this stop while every other sucker pays, but the Morning Greeting was a new one for me.
I always said if you charged $1 for a 911 call we’d be out of business.
the dems would make it so that you know who get to do it for free
I can't believe that a good idea came out of California.
Sounds racist. Public transportation should be free.
I'll give you a hint on whats the problem.. same issue pledging the CPD, CTU, and the city government. They enable their "ownc with their based on their victim mentality.
Just look at the majority of their work ethics. Went from hardworking calture to a calture that cant even help themselves but instead expect everything based on the struggles of their ancestors, but then blame everyone else like they are being held down. Look at the common denominator with CPD, CTA, CTU, local government, crime, chaos, and destruction.
How can those in power claim theybare being held down by racist people as they sit atop the pyramid of policy.
Conehead is a moron for echoing the saying "We cant arrest our way out opf this"...when he should have said "Yes, we can" Our mayor is a fool. He is wrong on every issue. He should just shut his mouth and let us think he is a fool, otherwise than open his mouth and remove all doubt.
The CTA actually did have their own police departments years ago. NYC had their own transit police. These have been eliminated in the name of "efficiency." Would the CTA police work again? Only if you wanted armed security guards. The criminal is mobile. On the train then in the streets so one department can be more effective. A dedicated transit unit with sufficient full time personnel would work the best but that will not happen. Dollar costs. Victims don't figure in the equation. More smoke and mirrors.
Remember when CTA eliminated paper transfers? Oh, there was a big scandal about employees walking ankle-deep in uncounted cash money in the "strongrooms" and just helping themselves, but what REALLY scared them was that white people had learned from daily observation that the "transfer is street currency," and started to play the game as well, giving their unused rides to other white people. Even the nicest old ladies from Sheridan Road condos would alight from the 151 and offer you their transfer.
THAT had to stop! It wasn't long at all before they disapppeared the transfers...
{pffft}
Take a look at house bill HB1429 proposed by Kevin Olickal from Skokie. He wants the homeless to live in parks all over the state, with no enforcement.. When you think politicians have hit a news low, they find an idiot like him to go even lower. Who even thinks about passing a bill this bad.
All overpaid union baby sitters
That'd be great, but it'll never happen with BJ & co.
As it is, downstaters are kicking in to fund the cta so the regular riders, the blacks & browns from the south & west sides as BJ would say, can't afford it.
Think about that!
Those who've never ridden the cta, let alone never been to Chicago, have to help keep this shitty transportation system afloat so those using it won't have a fare increase.
You could charge a nickel & we'd be out of business
I worked repair in most of the large plants in the Chicago area going back to the 70s. They all has unmanned gates into the plant. The turnstile had the bars from floor to ceiling and was wrapped in a cage. There was a camera on the turnstile and an intercom to call security who was watching the camera if your pass malfunctioned. Always wondered why private industry solved the problem of turnstile jumping half a century ago and the gubmint with unlimited resources can't/won't. These were not elaborate expensive things looked like kids monkey bars. The solutions are out there , methinks they really don't want to stop their base from stealing being all over served an shit.
Then over here from jumping police jobs to attempting to do this, losing your mind who hired this guy in the first place
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/23/us/new-orleans-mass-shooting-planning-arrest
“ Enough Is Enough! Parks = Homeless Encampments??
If HB1429 becomes law, it would turn public spaces in Illinois into homeless encampments.”
At: Breakthrough-Ideas.com
Apr 20, 2026
Prior to the CTA coming into existence the el, buses & streetcar companies were private and in business to make a profit just like any other companies. You sound like a Communist, get everything for free. Eventually you run out of other people’s money and everything crashes.
No surprise there, Kevin Olickal is the son of Malayali immigrants from India,
have the head of CTA security to have ticket agents call 311 and make a police report for every urn style jumper, have conductors make reports for assault every time a rider threatens them with bodily harm. crime down for bone head Brandon Johnson ,yeah he is surrounded by armed police that will kick butt if they threaten the Johnson Family.
Samme in Mlwaukee: https://www.fox6now.com/news/mcts-bus-riders-skip-paying-fares-transit-systems-plan-reduce-problem Must be the 57 year old who takes the bus. Sick!
If you actually enforce fares, guess what else happens? The whole “teen trend” thing also takes a hit. Same with the stupid Divvy bikes. Those have done more to spread the sh!t behavior where it previously was inconvenient.
Fuck Him! Let the homeless live in Skokie! Let them camp out at his fucking house! The Hog nosed bastard!
OT: A Blago blast. Worth the watch. He skewers our least fav politiliars: sparkle farts and trough boy toilet king: https://hannity.com/media-room/new-episode-former-illinois-governor-rod-blagojevich-talks-going-from-governor-to-inmate-watch/
Key Statistics (2026 vs. 2025)
According to data from the Memphis Police Department, the city has seen the following drops in crime during the early months of 2026:
Overall Violent Crime: Down 40.52%
Motor Vehicle Theft: Down 63.98%
Homicide: Down 36% (with 2025 recording fewer than 200 murders for the first time since 2019)
Robbery: Down 44.96%
The "Memphis Safe Task Force"
The primary driver for this change is cited as the Memphis Safe Task Force, established by President Donald Trump. This coalition includes local, state, and federal law enforcement, along with the Tennessee National Guard.
Enforcement: Since its formation, authorities have made over 7,400 arrests related to high-level offenses like gang violence and drug trafficking.
Recovery: The task force has seized 1,219 illegal weapons and located 150 missing children.
Expert Analysis
Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, described the city's approach as a "blueprint for other cities." She attributed the success to:
High levels of inter-agency cooperation.
A visible "show of force" by uniformed officers.
Support from prosecutors and judges willing to ensure those arrested remain in jail.
The article also notes a similar trend in Washington, D.C., where violent crime has dropped following a similar deployment of the National Guard in late 2025.
If HB1429 passes, the homeless should be sent up to Highland Park to live in Sunset Park... 1200 Acres of very nice woods, ball fields, plenty of public restrooms. Easy access to a plethora of other nice private camping areas: Grassy islands in the middle of the side streets, untouched railroad crossing underpasses, and don't even get me going on the fantastic beaches! Ooooo, Heller Nature Center right over by MJ's old mansion. So much beauty to share. And I'm sure the "Hate has no home here" signage tenders will let you take up residence in their protected back yards.
Illinois is fucked if this passes.
Someone has to research who is making all the money on Divvy bikes and scooters.
A few years back, a crusty friend was with a group entering the Science Museum and standing in line, when a gaggle of locals danced right on in nonstop???
The clerk said it is just a donation, no problem.
He dropped a twenty on the counter and said, " Here's our donation, thanks."
They had a nice visit.
Love that Tommy’s boys are making the CTA safe again
Grew up in Bucktown. Even back then, way back then, to get into the swimming pool at Holstein Park you had to be checked, and go through an 8 foot cage with those swing through bars to get into the pool itself. Guess the CTA and Conehead can’t figure out how to stop those jump-over- the-turnstile cheaters and make people pay.
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