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Circular Sculpture Is the Cherry on Uptown’s Complete Streets Makeover Sundae
Today city officials cut the ribbon on a multicolored ring-shaped sculpture in the Uptown Entertainment District, the crowning touch on a street remix that converted excess asphalt at Racine Avenue and Broadway into a new pedestrian plaza. The makeover was part of the Broadway streetscape project, which includes new sidewalks, street repaving, lighting, bike racks, garbage cans, crosswalks, and a pedestrian island near the new plaza.
May 10, 2019
Thanks to Tech Upgrade, CTA Riders Will Be Even More Closely Glued to Smartphones
Free public Wi-Fi service is now available in all 18 downtown Red and Blue Line subway stations.
May 8, 2019
Would the Proposed Third Airport be an Economic Engine or a Sprawl Generator?
Unlike O'Hare and Midway the airport is south-suburban Monee, which Southland politicians are pushing hard for, would be located far from existing rail transit service.
May 7, 2019
Transportation Experts Discuss the Challenges Chicago Will Face in the Next 30 Years
They say land use and traffic safety issues are increasingly urgent concerns as we attempt to plan a safer, more, efficient, and more equitable future transportation system.
May 6, 2019
Smokin’ on the ‘L’ train: What Explains the Rise in Cigarette and Pot Smoke on the CTA?
The increase correlates with a drop in transit ridership, and an apparent increase in homeless people sheltering on trains.
May 3, 2019
Blue Line Service Disruptions in May for $207M Signal Upgrade
Meanwhile, the CTA is working on adding new electrical substations that will allow them to add still more trains.
May 2, 2019
Via Chicago: The Lower-Impact Form of Ride-Hailing Expands Its Local Coverage
Ride-hailing has a lot of downsides for cities, but if you're going to use it, Via offers a compromise between a carpooling service and a bus that reduces vehicle miles traveled.
May 1, 2019
Meet the Anti-Union Libertarian Star Trying to Kill the Logan Square Affordable TOD Plan
It's notable that one of the leaders of the opposition to the transit-friendly development is a guy who views Barry Goldwater as a hero and counts Donald Trump as a fan.
April 30, 2019
Addison Station Track Upgrades Represent a Milestone in the Massive RPM Project
The track work at Addison replaced worn track components, and eliminated a slow zone and track conditions that could lead to future slow zones.
April 26, 2019
Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.
April 25, 2019
