Bridgeport Residents Cite Pros and Cons of the Neighborhood
Ronny Waterhouse, a 29-year-old Mexican-American, said he felt his Bridgeport neighborhood was pretty safe and he didn’t worry about crime, but his life in the South Side wasn’t always peaceful. He said there was a shooting at a gas station across the street from an apartment where he used to live. He was at home […]
A Bus with a Facebook Page: LVEJO’s Campaign for Better Public Transportation
Route 31 Bus starting at Cicero travels across the Lawndale and Little Village areas and continues service to Museum Campus in the South Loop, while hitting various points of interest along the way. The travel from West to East was not always an easy one for the residents of Lawndale. That is until 2008 when […]
CTA Renovation
Look for links in the image. We are using Thinglink.com to explore image stories. The image shows the ongoing renovation that the CTA stations have been going through for a couple of months now, all over the city. New rails and trains are some of the things that are part of this renovation project.
Public Meetings To Discuss Projects For Bus-Only Lanes
More than 1,300 supporters have signed a petition or emailed their alderman to bring bus-only lanes to Western and Ashland avenues! Here is some background on Bus Rapid Transit including maps of proposed routes. This month, CTA and CDOT will hold their second round of public meetings about the project to bring Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) […]
Edgewater Residents Respond to Red Line Renovations
The Chicago Transit Authority announced that the start of the Red North Station Interim Improvements project would begin May 11. This plan would impact Rogers Park and Edgewater residents and workers. Sara Ginn, Edgewater resident and frequent rider of the CTA Red Line, said she’s concerned about the delays this will cause. “There are already […]
Gas Tax Hike Could Benefit Public Transit in Chicago
Chicago’s public transit organizations support proposed legislation that would increase the gas tax in the city by 0.4 of a cent per gallon. Meg Reile, a spokesperson for Metra, said the bill is a good first step in meeting Metra’s need. “We support this bill as a good first step toward addressing a large amount […]
Gas Prices Make Chicago Card Plus I-Go Deal Rise to the Top
Between now and February 29, people who sign up for a joint Chicago Card Plus I-GO card for use on the CTA and in I-GO Car Sharing vehicles will receive $50 in transit credit and a heavily discounted I-GO membership. The Chicago Card Plus I-GO card is the only one of its kind in the nation, allowing […]
CTA Plans To Extend Red Line Train
The CTA plans to extend the southbound red line train four more stops by 2016. They hope this will make it more convenient for the southsiders to commute home. The line will extend the Red Line south beyond 95th St. Hear Carla Pesano’s report on the extension plan. Related articles Where is Public Transportation Heading? […]
Local Color: Romantic Tableau CTA-Style
Anyone who rides the CTA frequently has likely come across a few sordid tales. Meetings with Chicago’s strangers, drunks, hustlers and an assortment of other oddities can be found regularly on just about any line in the city year-round. Kevin O’Neil, the CTA Tattler, has been documenting these stories for more than five years and was […]
27th Ward Pushes for More Public Transit
Facing a sluggish economy and rising unemployment rates, political and business leaders in the 27th Ward say economic development — and more public transportation — may be the answer. “We need to work with businesses to grow and create jobs,” said Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. of the West Loop and Near-North Side neighborhoods. “But in […]
CTA, Taxis Provide Safe Route Home After Night of Fun
Downtown Chicago is an after-work safe haven and also home to a diverse, popular nightlife. Windy City bars, restaurants, theaters and off the wall dance clubs, are what men and women working those typical, everyday “9-to-5 jobs” look forward to when their weekend begins; and when living in the suburbs, typically the only means of […]
Wilson Station Renovations Bad News for Businesses
The Wilson Red Line train station is in dire need of rehabilitation — there aren’t any elevators for the handicapped and, overall, the rusty station has seen better days. The Chicago Transit Authority realized this and plans to start renovating the station later this year. But for the owners of four stores who have for […]
Local Organizations Protesting CTA Budget Plans
On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King‘s birthday, a national holiday, several local organizations and individuals plan to a march to protest budget cuts that will mean layoffs for CTA workers and reduced service for local residents. According to NoCTAcuts.org, the CTA plans to layoff 1,000 bus drivers and maintenance workers. The CTA service cuts will […]
Historic Property Near Armitage Station Back on the Market
The Chicago Transit Authority voted last week to put a vacant, historically significant property in the Armitage-Halsted Landmark District at 939 W. Armitage Ave. back on the real estate market. The Queen Anne-style property in Lincoln Park, which is adjacent to the Armitage station’s east side, was partially demolished in 2006 as part of the […]
CTA Service Cuts and Layoffs Would Hit Underserved Communities Hardest
Over 50 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) workers and union representatives faced the chilling winter winds last week to protest proposed service cuts and layoffs, which protesters warn will leave disadvantaged communities out in the cold and possibly violate their civil rights. “We’re here to bring awareness to the massive cuts and layoffs,” said Keith Hill, […]
Desire to Go Green Drives Chicagoland Car-Free Day Sept. 22
The Active Transportation Alliance is partnering with RTA, CTA, Pace and Metra to encourage people to get around with transit or on bike and on foot, and asking you to consider joining the thousands of people around Chicagoland who will pledge to leave their cars at home for the inaugural Chicagoland Car-Free Day Sept. 22. […]
Pressure put on CTA to improve service for handicapped riders
May 19, 2009 – Disabled advocates pressured the Chicago Transit Authority president on Monday for more accountability and transparency with its service and maintenance of accessibility-related equipment. The board meeting was a first time CTA President Richard L. Rodriguez met with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee since his appointment two months ago. […]
