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Does Your Transit Agency Board Look Like Its Riders?
Transit agency boards often aren't representative of transit riders in the regions they serve. That matters.
May 11, 2018
All Along “The Watchtower”: Is It Legal to Proselytize in ‘L’ Stops?
Jehovah's Witness volunteers are a common sight inside el stops, but does this violate the CTA's Code of Conduct?
May 10, 2018
Why Isn’t CTA-Style Metra Service Being Considered for Lincoln Yards?
Due to Emanuel's apathy towards Metra city is focusing on building a new Goose Island transitway while ignoring the nearby existing Metra lines.
May 7, 2018
CTA Issues the Final Request for Proposals for Red and Purple Modernization
The transit agency expects to award the contract for the $2.1 billion contract by the end of the year.
May 2, 2018
The New Lake/Damen Green Line Stop Could Transform the Near West Side
City officials broke ground on the project today, starting with the reconstruction of a half-mile of Lake Street near the station site.
April 25, 2018
Tips and Tricks for Navigating Chicago Area Public Transit
Here's some info about using transit passes, transit trackers, paired bus routes, night service, and Metra transfers that might be off your radar.
April 20, 2018
In CTA’s First-Ever TOD Plan, Too Much Parking is Proposed Adjacent to ‘L’ Stations
The CTA has embarked on a neighborhood development plan to recommend new mixed-use buildings next to its 'L' stations on the North Side.
April 18, 2018
Lots of Metra Station, Track, Bridge, Crossing and Signal Upgrades in 2018
$84.8 million in improvement projects are planned on all 11 lines.
April 17, 2018
Why CMAP Was Wise to Keep the O’Hare Express Off Its Priority Projects List
Despite claims to the contrary from Crain's Joe Cahill, one of the project's biggest boosters, the planning agency made the right call.
April 17, 2018
Check Out the New South Terminal of the 95th Street Stop
The facility is open to rail and bus riders, while the old station is now closed for construction of a new north terminal.
April 16, 2018
