Politics CTA President Forrest Claypool WTTW News | July 27, 2011, 7:00 pm The CTA is beefing up security in response to a rash of burglaries on trains and buses. New CTA President Forrest Claypool talks with Carol Marin about this, and whether riders can expect fare hikes in the future. Do you feel safe on the CTA? More on the Story: 50 Additional Policemen for CTA More on Claypool Follow Forrest Claypool on Twitter CTA website Chicago Tribune article on CTA apple picking Chicago Tonight's Mayor Rahm Emanuel page Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Illinois Hemp Act Set to Ban Some THC Drinks Amid Pushback From Business Owners Share of Chicago Property Tax Revenues Claimed by TIF Funds Grew 2.1% in 2025: Report Johnson, Majority of City Council Remain At Odds Over 2027 Budget As Hearings End Here Are the 17 Men Chicago Will Pay $260.8M After Being Convicted Following Investigations by Ex-CPD Detective Reynaldo Guevara Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.