Master CTA etiquette

Every Red Line commuter knows the horror of navigating rush hour during baseball season, when the El's downtown stations flood with a sweaty blend of commuters and clueless sports fans. It's hellish to begin with, but nothing makes this process more unbearable than people crowding the doors in front of exiting passengers or packing themselves in like sardines in the front of the car despite abundant space in the aisles. A little spatial awareness is all it takes, folks!

To maintain a safe and pleasant environment for everyone, the CTA has some basic rules governing behavior on buses and trains, as well as in CTA facilities (such as train stations and at bus turnarounds, terminals and stops). Violating any of these prohibitions may be subject to arrest or immediate removal from CTA property, fines, community service, court supervision and/or an order for restitution. And mastering CTA etiquette is one of the rules of living in Chicago.