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A stroke of good fortune: RTA asks CDOT to include bus lanes in the Bally’s Casino viaduct reconstruction
The Regional Transportation Authority, which oversees the three local transit agencies, is using a little muscle to persuade CDOT to include better bus accommodations.
March 19, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, March 15
• New "Ask CTA" video series addressing rider questions set to launch
March 15, 2024
Transit advocates weigh in on the CTA’s Refresh & Renew program
Advocates say the program to occasionally deep-clean 'L' stations is nice, but it would be great if the agency put more effort into keeping train stops sanitary all the time.
March 14, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, March 14
• CTA: Our $3.6B Red Line Extension Project included in recommendation to Congress for federal funding support in 2025 budget request
March 14, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, March 11
• Protest of Israel-Hamas war shut down North/Damen/Milwaukee Saturday afternoon (Twitter)
March 11, 2024
Today’s headlines for Tuesday, March 5
• Last week RTA joined CTA, Metra, Pace, City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and others for a cross-sector Public Transit Safety and Security Summit
March 5, 2024
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th): We need to look at the whole grid
The alderperson discusses improving bike safety, CTA access and transit upgrades in one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world.
March 1, 2024
Today’s headlines for Friday, March 1
• Mayor Brandon Johnson outlines vision for downtown revitalization (Sun-Times)
March 1, 2024
Pace sees post-pandemic recovery, but driver shortages hinder service expansion
Pace's budget sets aside money for service increases, driver dependent.
February 29, 2024
Metra orders battery-powered trains, gets funding for new bilevel passenger cars
As Metra's board authorized the purchase of eight battery-powered Stadler train sets, the FTA announced the railroad will get $100M to purchase 50 bi-level rail cars.
February 22, 2024
