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“Ask CTA” lets customers bend the ears of managers at stations, with some hiccups
Over the last two weeks, the CTA has held a series of Ask CTA events at various 'L' stations. Hopefully the agency will take customers' critiques to heart.
September 16, 2022
Eyes on the Street: CDOT “hardens” left turns on Ashland with speed bumps and bollards
Hopefully the new infrastructure will result in higher rates of motorists yielding to pedestrians, as CDOT says was the case on State, and fewer crashes.
September 16, 2022
Yay, Metra service is spared! What were options for riders in the event of a strike shutdown?
There was good news today as the potential shutdown of four Metra lines due to a threatened freight rail worker strike was averted. But what would have happened if it wasn't?
September 15, 2022
CTA prez Dorval Carter ghosts City Council hearing on ghost runs, service gaps, safety
"If he was taking it seriously he would be here. That's a disrespect to the Council, and to the ridership, and to the workers."
September 14, 2022
Advocates rally at CTA HQ to demand improvements: “We need to keep being loud”
Attendees demanded more reliable bus and train service, more accurate Transit Tracker arrival times, and better conditions for CTA workers.
September 14, 2022
Why it’s difficult for newbies to navigate Metra, and how it can be made easier
The low quality of wayfinding and information design throughout Metra stations and onboard the trains is totally inexcusable.
September 12, 2022
Cop ran stop sign without lights or siren, creamed bike rider in Humboldt Park
When police ignore the very traffic rules they're tasked with enforcing, that further erodes public trust in a force that has well-documented problems with abuse of power.
September 12, 2022
How could death of Sam Bell, 2nd cyclist killed on Milwaukee in 2022, have been prevented?
Redesigning intersections to make it harder for drivers to whip around corners, requiring skills testing for older motorists, and stiffer penalties for drivers who kill would help prevent such tragedies.
September 9, 2022
Hub312 is closing this month. Could Millennium Park lose its bike station for good?
If there's any truth to the rumor that the center will be transformed from a bike parking service to a CPD facility, there's certain to be a backlash from cycling enthusiasts and and "defund the police" types.
September 8, 2022
State rep and mayoral hopeful Kam Buckner calls on IDOT to make DuSable LSD safer
Hopefully as more people demand a different approach, IDOT will finally begin to prioritize safety and convenience for all road users, not just drivers.
September 8, 2022
