Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit

The main reason that the Uber trip from Randolph/Michigan to O'Hare's Terminal 1 was 11 minutes faster than the Blue Line journey was that the CTA rider wasted time heading towards Terminal 3. Image: Chicago Tribune

Sure, Uber Is Faster Than CTA for Getting to O’Hare — If the CTA Rider Gets Lost

By John Greenfield | Jul 17, 2019 | 11 Comments

The Tribune reported that an Uber trip to O'Hare took 11 minutes less than doing the same journey via CTA. But the online version of the article didn't explain that the longer Blue Line trip included getting lost at the airport.

Recent CTA Upgrades I Appreciate, and Other Aspects That Can Use Some Work

By James Porter | Jul 13, 2019 | 8 Comments

Bus Tracker and Train Tracker are a godsend, but we need more 24/7 bus service, and using Ventra is still a pain in the neck.

While a flier circulated by a neighbor called the development proposed for this parking lot "supersized," half of the building would be only about three feet taller than this four-story building next door, and the other half would be considerably shorter. Photo: John Greenfield

Most Beacon Street Neighbors Agree: 9 Units With 10 Spots Won’t Create a Parking Crunch

By Courtney Cobbs and John Greenfield | Jul 11, 2019 | 11 Comments

At Tuesday's community meeting, residents voiced concerns about density and the community input process, but most reached a consensus that 1.11 parking spots per household is sufficient.

The CDOT headquarters at 30 North LaSalle. Image: Google Maps

Mayor Lightfoot, Here’s My Wish List for the Next CDOT Commish

By Courtney Cobbs | Jul 9, 2019 | 18 Comments

Streetsblog writer Courtney Cobbs wants a CDOT chief who will bring about "positive equitable and transformative change" and has a list of concrete suggestions on how to make this happen.

Surprise! Road Lobbyist Says Driving, Uber Are Key to Chicago’s Transportation Future

By John Greenfield | Jul 9, 2019 | 12 Comments

Sturino makes some sensible proposals, but he also calls for expanding highways for tolled lanes, not "combatting transportation disruptors," and avoiding participating in the mythical "war on cars."

Rendering of the proposed building at the northwest corner of Sunnyside and Beacon, currently occupied by a parking lot.

Misleading Fliers Attack Multifamily Housing Proposal in Transit-Friendly Sheridan Park

By John Greenfield | Jul 7, 2019 | 11 Comments

A neighbor is arguing that allowing a condo building will more than a 1:1 ratio of parking spots to housing units will create a parking crunch.

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