On Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2026, the Chicago Transit Authority began a pilot program that places Safe Ride Specialists at the Lake Red Line station and other key stations and major bus terminals to boost security for riders.
The specialists are meant to serve as additional eyes and ears for passengers and to improve overall safety. This deployment follows an announcement earlier this month that the CTA was introducing the Safe Ride Specialist pilot as part of broader security enhancements on its train and bus services.