Chicago Mayor Signs Executive Order to Address Smoking on CTA Trains, Buses, Platforms
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 22 – Mayor Johnson directs social workers and police to address smoking on CTA transit amid ineffective ticketing, aiming for a holistic approach to improve rider experience, officials said.
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Mayor Vows To Curb Smoking On The CTA After Years Of Complaints: 'It Has Got To Stop'
CITY HALL — Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at ending smoking on trains and buses — and reiterated a pledge to work with state lawmakers to fund transit systems as they stare down an almost $800 million fiscal cliff. The order comes a month after Downtown Ald. Bill Conway (34th) introduced his own resolution to City Council to pressure the CTA to deter riders who smoke on public transit. Smoking on trains and buses …


Mayor Brandon Johnson signs order to snuff out smoking on CTA L trains
Johnson says he wants to put social workers at stops and launch an anti-smoking campaign. A council member who’s pushed for enforcement against smoking says the mayor’s ideas could lack teeth.
Mayor Johnson signs executive order to curb smoking on CTA trains and buses – CBS2 (Chicago)
The order directs city departments to partner with the CTA to "explore possible areas of collaboration," including deploying the Chicago Department of Public Health Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement teams and the Department of Family and Support Services Homeless Outreach and Prevention teams to curtail smoking on trains.
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