CTA unveils new plan to help combat crime

The CTA has unveiled a new way to keep a closer eye on safety.

CHICAGO - On Tuesday, the CTA unveiled a new plan to keep a closer eye on safety in Chicago.

The transit agency has installed security camera monitors at all 146 rail stations.

The customer assistant booths at each CTA stop will have monitors showing live feeds from that station's security cameras.

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The monitors are positioned so that the on-duty employee will be able to watch them from either inside or outside the booth.

The new monitors come as the CTA has seen a sharp increase in crime this year.

In addition, the CTA announced the installation of 173 new cameras across all stations and lines.

Funding for the $2 million project comes from the CTA's annual operating budget.