Chicago's public transit system is trapped in a fiscal doom loop:
— Illinois Policy (@illinoispolicy) July 22, 2026
>Ridership is still stuck at 74% of pre-pandemic levels.
>Violent crime at train stations is at its 2nd-highest since 2015.
>Fewer paying riders means less revenue, which means worse conditions, which drives… pic.twitter.com/zquicCNnuM
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Chicago's public transit system is trapped in a fiscal doom loop
