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How the RLE project could also improve walking, biking, and bus service on Far South Side
The CTA describes the document as "a proactive effort to create a guide for future development in communities located near the RLE project area and within the Far South Side of Chicago."
March 4, 2023
January CTA scorecard says reliability improved. Advocates say more needs to be done.
While the January report has some encouraging numbers, there's still a lot more the CTA could be doing to improve performance and communications with customers.
February 15, 2023
Mayoral candidates weigh in on transportation at Safe Streets for All forum
The event was organized by a coalition of advocacy organizations committed to ensuring all Chicagoans can safely traverse the city car-free, year-round.
January 31, 2023
Ride Illinois and ATA launch campaign for a statewide e-bike incentive program
E-bikes could make cycling more practical and appealing to a much wider demographic, but as it stands the higher cost discourages some people from using them.
January 24, 2023
CTA’s percent of fulfilled runs got even worse last month. What should be done?
Disappointingly, the December 2022 percentage of fulfilled bus and train runs was actually worse compared to November 2022.
January 20, 2023
CTA publishes more realistic bus schedules, advocates say agency should focus on hiring
Transit advocates responded to the announcement of the adjustment of the schedules of 52 bus lines by noting that the agency needs to keep its eyes on the prize of a full-strength workforce.
January 10, 2023
Safe Streets for All coalition pushes for “transit that works,” hopes to influence elections
In response to last summer's traffic violence epidemic, advocates formed the Safe Streets for All Coalition, amplifying the call for improved safety, transportation equity, affordable housing, and climate action.
January 10, 2023
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
“Pop-up” bus lanes on Chicago Ave. are now permanent, other upgrades planned citywide
CDOT, CTA, and 1st Ward alder Daniel La Spata announced that work has been completed to make permanent the temporary bus lanes on Chicago Avenue.
December 9, 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
