Ashland Avenue
NIMBYs target Ashland extension, and advocates discuss CTA’s 5 Better Streets for Buses corridors and Bus Vision Project.
Will Ashland opponents try to kill the plan at Wednesday's Transportation committee meeting? And ATA and CTAction respond to the transit agency's bus network plans.
July 9, 2024
Aside from a few naysayers, most commenters at the 9 Ashland bus route extension meeting said they’re thrilled with the plan
The CTA provided details on why this particular route was chosen, how it will operate, and how many car parking spots will be converted to bus stops.
June 7, 2024
Miracle on Ashland Avenue: Despite past pushback from neighbors, bus line will be extended north to Ravenswood Metra
The route will run for about a mile north of Irving, opening up new commuting options and making it easier to access more jobs and businesses.
May 28, 2024
Hit-and-run driver dragged and killed man, 63, injured male wheelchair user, 56, in Brainerd
January 2, 2023
Driver injuring girl and woman in Andersonville highlights need to make Ashland more ped-friendly
March 23, 2022
No, concerns about equity didn’t kill the Ashland BRT plan. A car-centric backlash did.
December 7, 2021
Why the Left-Turn Ban for Bus Rapid Transit Won’t Cause Carmaggedon
December 14, 2013