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Chicago Policy

What if the mayoral candidates’ transportation platforms were literally CTA platforms?

<p>In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John writes about transportation and other topics for additional local publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city on foot, bike, bus, and &#8216;L&#8217; train.</p>


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Bus Transit

What’s up with those red circular signs on top of CTA bus stop signs?

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The dogs used for CTA’s $31M K-9 unit contract are basically very expensive decoys

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The CTA’s winter arsenal: sleet fighters, snowplow blades, and diesel locomotives

MarySue Barrett

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Beyond Chicagoland

MarySue Barrett weighs in on the state of transit: “Give me a reason to ride”

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Ald. Martin announces ped upgrades on Irving Park, after IDOT stopped obstructing them

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Bicycling

Bike-ped upgrades coming to 4 Calumet River bridges as part of federally funded rehab

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New Year’s peeve: Why was CTA service ridiculously bad on the big night?

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Yeesh! Drivers crashed into Ainslie Art Plaza (again!) and Manor Greenway island

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LFT is partly closed, Divvy is still partially functioning through the deep-freeze

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