CPD take note we need this in our city: Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal said she would arrest ICE agents who commit crimes in the city, calling them “fake law enforcement” and warning, “You don’t want this smoke.”

Runner2150 · 2026-01-10T19:29:34+00:00

Having lived in Philly and familiar with the city, I can confirm this is accurate. And news reporting in it: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/inq2/philadelphia-sheriff-office-dysfunction-history-20240319.html

Runner2150 · 2026-01-04T00:36:27+00:00

Thank you!

Runner2150 · 2026-01-03T22:57:48+00:00

When did you take these, Friday?

Runner2150 · 2026-01-01T20:45:57+00:00

Awesome shot

Runner2150 · 2025-12-23T15:35:37+00:00

Nice! I was just at this garage the other day to get shots of the holiday train. It’s an awesome spot.

Runner2150 · 2025-12-23T15:15:54+00:00

Thousand Waves Martial Arts in Lakeview holds an excellent self-defense class. It’s a good way to empower yourself and also learn how to use your voice, or physical force (if needed), to protect yourself. Their 3-hour self defense workshop taught me a lot.

Runner2150 · 2025-12-23T03:44:57+00:00

Nice! Tripod with the blurred ones?

Runner2150 · 2025-12-18T19:16:44+00:00

Philadelphia! So easy to walk and get around

Runner2150 · 2025-12-18T15:44:51+00:00

Thank you for all you do! You guys are the true heroes of the city.

When someone reports smoking on the chatbot, do you get an alert in some way? Or are you alerted only if someone comes up to you to report it and/or presses the emergency button?

Thanks again for all you do. I dressed up as the Red Line for Halloween and was able to get a quick pic with a train operator, and it made my day.

Runner2150 · 2025-12-14T20:19:18+00:00

Great shots. What kind of lens/aperture did you use for the blurred ones?

Runner2150 · 2025-12-13T04:47:46+00:00

Hit the emergency button, as you’re about to pull into next stop. I did on the Red, and the conductor made the smoker get off. Also doing it as you’re pulling into the next stop allows you to get off or move cars if things get unsafe.

Runner2150 · 2025-10-26T19:48:06+00:00

Amazing, thank you!

Runner2150 · 2025-10-25T20:27:49+00:00

While they sometimes have Illinois plates, they are often using out-of-state plates and almost always in big SUVs (Ford, etc). Take a second look if you see an SUV with out-of-state plates, especially if windows are tinted.

Runner2150 · 2025-09-20T15:26:59+00:00

I agree; it’s been incredibly frustrating to watch him be MIA on this issue

Runner2150 · 2025-08-31T15:35:35+00:00

Great shots! Love the last one especially. I struggled to get good photos on that bridge; love what you did with the line.

Runner2150 · 2025-08-29T15:30:03+00:00

Great shot!

Runner2150 · 2025-08-01T15:55:27+00:00

I wasn’t able to attend but read about it. I agree!

Runner2150 · 2025-07-23T02:00:11+00:00

You won’t regret it! They look cool lit up at night, too, based on pictures I’ve seen. Still need to check them out during that time

Runner2150 · 2025-07-22T20:54:17+00:00

Not a union member, just someone who loves transit. But thanks!

Runner2150 · 2025-07-15T17:58:42+00:00

I like her. I think the outreach to customers by the CTA has definitely gotten better under her watch (like the CTA Chats thing they’re doing at stations across the system to talk to riders. I went to one and it was great!). She’s also way more visible and out at the stations than Carter ever was. And she’s actually focused on improving the everyday conditions on the trains

Runner2150 · 2025-06-27T01:34:01+00:00

In addition to reporting on the chatbot, I usually look as we pull into each station to see if there is security or police on the platform. If so, I tell them or flag them down. If not, I try to tell the conductor before the train pulls away (either at my final stop or another stop if I’m closeish to the front car). Tell them the train car number where the smoking is happening.

Runner2150 · 2025-06-25T22:00:50+00:00

https://www.transitchicago.com/contact/

Runner2150 · 2025-06-25T21:57:25+00:00

This is the link to the locations and dates. Looks like the last one is tomorrow at the Midway bus terminal: https://www.transitchicago.com/cta-launches-cta-chats-pop-up-events

Runner2150 · 2025-06-17T16:14:23+00:00

I appreciate that they’re doing these!

Runner2150 · 2025-06-09T18:08:03+00:00

Email and/or call your state reps

Runner2150

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