Are you playing it safe on the train or bus? Survey says no
December 11, 2019
Approximately half of the East students are riding the train or taking the bus, and almost all of them are doing it while wearing earbuds or earphones. Are they aware of what’s going on around them? (Probably not.)
According to CNN.com, an estimated 1.6 million bus rides are given weekly to students in America. An interesting fact is that Chicago is one of the few cities that offers transits to two major airports: the CTA’S Blue Line ‘L’ can take clients to O’Hare International Airport and the Orange Line travels to Midway Airport. Many Morton students depend on the CTA/Bus to get to and from school, but how many students are actually being safe on the bus? 101 random Morton East students were asked if they have ever ridden the CTA/Bus or if they use their earbuds/phones while riding the bus. About 56% of Morton East students depend on the CTA bus to get to and from school; 55% of Morton East students use earbuds when they are riding the bus or train. And, a significant 7% of students say they have been robbed while riding the train or bus. (Btw: did you know using any speakers or sound-producing devices is prohibited if others can hear it according to the CTA code of conduct?)
“Having your phone out and not paying attention or having money out and not seeing your surroundings because everyone is watching you,” Mr. Dugan said.
Many students can forget that having valuable items out can be very dangerous for students who ride alone.
“I have seen crazy people on the train, I saw people get robbed and saw (passengers) hassling some poor tourist,” Mr. Dugan said.
An estimated 3,101 robberies have been reported and the next one shouldn’t be you.
“Don’t have your earbuds blasting in your ears and be paying attention to the road while keeping your bag on your lap,” Mrs. Radski said.
While many students believe being surrounded by other students can be safe many can forget not only students are on the CTA buses.
“Be aware. Don’t fall asleep on the train or the bus, and check to see who’s getting on and off,” Principal Jose Gamboa said.
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Matthew "Skyler" Anguanio • Jan 10, 2020 at 12:50 pm
Frankfother
i agree and disagree with the article, i think students should be safe while using public transportation but i also think that if students are worried about safety then they should find another way of to getting to their locations. I also believe that public transportation safety has improved drastically from back then.which makes it way safer to use the bus or train
Arturo Beltran • Jan 10, 2020 at 12:48 pm
This article was useful, shout out to javier for this. A real one.
Daisy Yepez • Jan 9, 2020 at 7:17 pm
Frankfother: i agree that’s students should be aware of their surroundings especially if they are alone.
Jesse • Jan 8, 2020 at 7:50 pm
Frank father- I agree with the fact you have to be around of your surrounding cause you never know who out their.
Brenda.A • Jan 8, 2020 at 1:28 pm
Frankfother I agree with the students many people have to be aware in the train because a lot of things been happening when taking the train and you don’t know who’s around you.
Anette Aguilar • Jan 7, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Considering that tons of students at Morton use public transportation, I really like this article. I also didn’t know that using any speakers or sound-producing devices is prohibited.
– Frankfather
Daniella • Jan 7, 2020 at 12:56 pm
It gets dangerous on the train. I think this article was good because it is spreading awareness of the dangers of riding public transportation.
zuzel • Jan 7, 2020 at 11:03 am
frankfother- this is a well written article. i haven’t put into perspective how unaware i am of my surroundings when taking public transportation.
Dayana Espitia • Jan 7, 2020 at 10:04 am
Frankfother I think this is an interesting topic and the quote are interesting also.
Jose Gonzalez • Jan 7, 2020 at 9:54 am
I agree that students should be more careful while riding the Bus or Train, they should be aware.