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An (Imaginary) Plot to Create CTA Bus-Only Lanes?
Jeff Wegerson envisions a clever scheme by the CTA to speed up Chicago buses.
March 27, 2018
Good News! The Federal Spending Bill Won’t Gut Chicago Transit Funding
While the Republicans had originally planned to cut funding for public transportation and Amtrak, the compromise budget actually increases rail funding.
March 26, 2018
MPC’s #BustedCommute Campaign Highlights Failing Transportation Infrastructure
The social media campaign aims to light a fire under state lawmakers to adequately fund transportation infrastructure.
March 24, 2018
CTA Bus Driver Killed Tasha Nicole Wilson, 37, in Grand Crossing in Early March
The case was the fourth fatal pedestrian crash of 2018.
March 23, 2018
Only a Few American Cities Are Growing Transit Ridership — Here’s What They’re Doing Right
The recipe for success: Give transit agencies the resources to make systemwide improvements, don't just focus on one line at a time.
March 23, 2018
Bus Riders Have a New, Faster Service on Broadway Avenue in Gary
Service on the Broadway Metro Express is now three times an hour instead of the two times per hour of the two routes it replaces.
March 15, 2018
Fixed-Route Buses Are the Future, Jarrett Walker Argues, Urging Skepticism of Technology
Even if a big bus in the suburb looks empty some of the time, it's still the most efficient choice, Jarrett Walker said at a conference.
March 14, 2018
Snapping Together a Better Bus Stop
American cities are discovering a way to quickly improve bus boarding using modular plastic pads.
March 5, 2018
CTA Using Ride-Share Fees to Add 1,000 New Security Cams, Upgrade 3,800 More
The $33 million program also includes new lighting, repairs and other improvements will enhance safety at all 146 CTA 'L' stations.
February 27, 2018
A Look At Active Trans’ Transportation Platform for the 2018 Illinois Election
The document calls for shifting the focus of planning and funding efforts from speeding car traffic to improving safety, health, sustainability, and equity.
February 26, 2018
