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Construction of South Loop Bike Improvements, Delayed by Ald. King, Is Finally Starting
Local alderman Sophia King reportedly delayed the project due to her focus on maximizing car parking, but construction is finally moving forward this week.
May 9, 2019
Thanks to Tech Upgrade, CTA Riders Will Be Even More Closely Glued to Smartphones
Free public Wi-Fi service is now available in all 18 downtown Red and Blue Line subway stations.
May 8, 2019
Would the Proposed Third Airport be an Economic Engine or a Sprawl Generator?
Unlike O'Hare and Midway the airport is south-suburban Monee, which Southland politicians are pushing hard for, would be located far from existing rail transit service.
May 7, 2019
Transportation Experts Discuss the Challenges Chicago Will Face in the Next 30 Years
They say land use and traffic safety issues are increasingly urgent concerns as we attempt to plan a safer, more, efficient, and more equitable future transportation system.
May 6, 2019
How Will Scooters Function in Chicago? My Trip to Austin, Texas, Offered a Preview
Scooters don't seem to be causing major sidewalk clutter or pedestrian safety issues in Austin, but use is largely focused in wealthier, centrally located neighborhoods.
May 3, 2019
Blue Line Service Disruptions in May for $207M Signal Upgrade
Meanwhile, the CTA is working on adding new electrical substations that will allow them to add still more trains.
May 2, 2019
Addison Station Track Upgrades Represent a Milestone in the Massive RPM Project
The track work at Addison replaced worn track components, and eliminated a slow zone and track conditions that could lead to future slow zones.
April 26, 2019
Protected Bike Lanes Should Be the Default on City Streets
By not having physically protected bike lanes as standard, we will continue to have a two-tiered transportation policy that puts cyclists last and motorists first.
April 26, 2019
Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.
April 25, 2019
Vast Majority of Residents at Last Night’s Hearing Support Logan Affordable TOD Plan
Although a vocal minority of detractors spoke against the 100-percent affordable development by the Logan Blue Line stop, 78 percent of attendees voted to support the plan.
April 25, 2019
