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CTA updates: Where’s Dorval? CTA looking for a few good workers. Free NYE rides returns.
While the CTA declined our request to interview CTA president Dorval Carter, spokespersons did respond to a few questions about recent developments.
December 19, 2022
Victory! With passage of Red Line extension TIF, Far South Side will likely get ‘L’ service
Now that the Red Line extension is probably going to happen, it appears that the dream of 'L' service in this long-neglected part of town will no longer be deferred.
December 14, 2022
Will Governor Pritzker play Santa Claus for the south Red Line extension project?
Stay tuned to find out whether J.B. is planning to provide a gift to the CTA in the form of RLE funding, or merely some coal, which wouldn't be very useful running an electric-powered train.
December 13, 2022
As Chicagoland transit faces a fiscal cliff, RTA five-year plan sketches a funding path
On December 5 the Regional Transportation Authority – the agency that oversees CTA, Metra and Pace – released a draft strategic plan outlining its five-year priorities.
December 13, 2022
Green light for the Red Line extension: TIF passes in committee, heads to full Council
In the end all three aspects of the Red Line extension TIF legislation passed nearly unopposed in a roll call vote, with Pat Dowell (3rd) being the sole no vote.
December 12, 2022
Better Streets kicks up its safe streets lobbying efforts with launch of new Action Fund
Last night's event was an impressive show of strength by the local safe streets advocacy movement, and an auspicious start for Better Streets' next chapter.
December 8, 2022
Eyes on the street: Riding the CTA’s Holiday Train and Bus
Here's Streetsblog Chicago's first-ever look at the CTA's Holiday Train and Holiday Bus program, a beloved Chicago tradition.
December 6, 2022
At annual meeting, ATA honored new advocacy orgs, discussed its playbook for 2023
The purpose of the event was to honor the group's volunteers as well as peer advocacy groups, conduct board business, and inform members about ATA's priorities for next year.
December 4, 2022
What kind of CTA rider are you, a planner or laissez-faire?
Do you use (often unreliable) Transit Trackers and apps to get predictions of when buses, trains will arrive and plan your trip accordingly, or do you just show up?
December 2, 2022
Chicago’s climate superpower: How transit-oriented development can help address global warming
As shown in this map, Chicago’s land use policies have a major impact on our greenhouse gas emissions.
November 29, 2022
