Experts, transit leaders elsewhere say a safety app could really help on CTA
CHICAGO -- People who take 'L' trains or ride buses in Chicago have seen buttons on board they can press to call for help in the event of danger. But what if that button was available on people's phones instead—a way to call for help privately, or report a public transit problem or concern, anytime and anywhere? It is already happening in other major cities.
Spokespeople from Miami-Dade Transit office said anyone can use the Transit Watch app to report security and safety concerns, submit reports and photos, and chat with security personnel live—all anonymously. Miami-Dade Transit said the app has played a role in a decrease in transit crime.
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