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Metra Finalizes Service Cuts on Electric District, With Minor Improvements
Metra finalized the schedule change to the Electric District line it proposed in May, which increases service between downtown and Hyde Park, and downtown to Kensington. It reduces service for anyone who doesn't live or work near those stations. The change, to take effect on Monday, September 11, is undesirable, and a good way to further decimate a difficult-to-use and expensive transit system.
August 17, 2017
Washington-Wabash Opens August 31, State/Lake Station Expansion Planned
At a City Club of Chicago event yesterday Emanuel, Carter, and Scheinfeld touted the administration’s transportation achievements and gave a preview of upcoming projects.
August 15, 2017
Why Transportation Advocates Should Get Behind the Affordable Housing Movement
We need to help make sure longtime residents get to stay in their communities to benefit from new amenities.
August 10, 2017
CTA Commits to Providing “An Equal or Greater Number of Racks” at 95th Station
Thanks to discussion of the issue on The Chainlink social networking site and coverage on Streetsblog, the CTA is promising to ensure that there’s no net loss of bike parking.
August 9, 2017
Will the New 95th Street Station Have Enough Bike Racks?
There are currently 32 bike spaces in a relatively secure indoor location. So far there are only concrete plans for 16 outdoor spots at the new station.
August 7, 2017
Large Property For Sale Next To California Blue Line Station Could House 100s of People
A large property next to the California 'L' station that's now on the market is likely to spark more concerns about gentrification.
August 3, 2017
Petition to Extend Green Line to Obama Center Has Hundreds of Signatures. What’s Next?
Now that they've got support from residents, the campaigners want to get the Obama Foundation, Mayor Emanuel, and the CTA onboard with the proposal.
July 26, 2017
Development Near Wilson Stop Goes Parking-Lite for Rentals, Parking-Heavy for Townhomes
Overall the proposed development will bring new housing to a long-vacant lot without adding an excessive number of car spaces, so it represents a step in the right direction.
July 25, 2017
Petition Calls for Restoring Green Line Service to Jackson Park, Obama Library
Neighbors have launched an online petition demanding that the CTA restore Green Line service to Stony Island and the future presidential library site.
July 11, 2017
Blue Line Needs Better Signals, More Electricity, Articulated Trains to Alleviate Crowding
A new study from the Chicago Transit Authority on ‘L’ capacity highlights where trains are running at capacity, and how the CTA can alleviate crowding.
July 7, 2017
