On a recent morning I was pleased to see a Metra police officer at my stop at Healy on Chicago’s Northwest Side. After two-plus years of a global pandemic and the resulting work-from-home movement, public transportation can feel a little lonely when there are not very many people around.
A steady presence of security officers on the CTA and Metra will help commuters feel better about coming back to work, and encourage urbanites and suburbanites to come downtown and spend money in the central business district and our neighborhoods. Their comfort and their money are essential to keep Chicago thriving as a vibrant metropolis alive with culture, commerce and fun.
