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Thoughts on Uptown and Edgewater Red Line station designs
In general the stops will have a sleek, minimalist appearance and a red-and-white color scheme, and eliminating the need for supporting pillars in the viaducts will create an airier feel.
February 4, 2021
Eyes on the Street: The Belmont Flyover seems to be coming along nicely
The CTA appears to have recently made major progress on Belmont Flyover, officially called the Red-Purple Bypass, which will unclog the junction of the Red, Brown, and Purple lines.
February 3, 2021
Could the lot next to the 35th/Archer station be saved for TOD after all?
In January the Chicago Department of Buildings put a hold on the construction permit, halting plans for a single-story drive-trough Dunkin' Donuts.
February 3, 2021
Local transit agencies: CDC mask mandate will give our existing rules more teeth
Hopefully now that the federal government is getting more serious about mask compliance, we'll see better behavior on this front from local transit riders.
February 2, 2021
Metra hints that it may eventually move to a less 9-to-5-focused train schedule
A "regional rail" scheme, with more frequent service during non-rush hours, would make the network more useful non-white collar workers, as well as non-work commutes.
February 1, 2021
Residents call for grocery store, environmental upgrades near future 130th Street ‘L’ station
Residents see the new station as an opportunity to address longtime disinvestment and create job opportunities.
January 29, 2021
Is the Metra-Union Pacific feud impacting onboard safety and quality of life?
While's its way past time for Metra and Union Pacific to settle their differences, when it comes to safety and comfort on the UP-operated trains, things could be a lot worse.
January 28, 2021
Possibility of tons of parking at music venue in Morton plant makes some advocates salty
"A new concert venue between Elston and the river would be great, but adding acres of surface parking near the Morton Salt site would be a giant step backwards."
January 27, 2021
Parking minimums hold developers back: Examining the impact of TOD ordinances
Comparing the amount of parking included in projects on transit-friendly land before and after the passage of Chicago's TOD ordinances shows developers are often glad to build less parking if allowed to do so.
January 26, 2021
All-affordable TOD plan by Western Brown stop shelved, visioning process underway
"We also want to make sure we right-size parking because if our developers are paying for more parking spots it means less housing for folks in an ideal location," said housing chief Marisa Novara.
January 25, 2021
