Belmont Blue Line station
Top Categories
Is CTA Excuse for Not Adding Elevators to Belmont Blue Legit? An ADA Advocate Weighs in
A rep from Access Living Chicago says the decision not to make the station ADA accessible is somewhat frustrating, but the CTA's promise of future accessibility softens the blow.
March 11, 2019
Chicago Transit Needs an Upgrade: 5 Universal Features of European City Transit
This isn't a wish list. These are five standard features of most bus networks in Europe.
January 23, 2017
Why the Belmont Blue Rehab Includes a Futuristic Canopy but No Elevators
Early this month the city announced upgrades the Blue Line’s Belmont stop that will cost up to $15 million. The improvements to the station, which opened in 1970 and was originally designed by Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, include several cosmetic changes, including a space-age-looking weather canopy. However, many residents are scratching their heads about why the rehab won’t include the addition of elevators to make the stations compliant with the Americans With Disabilities act.
October 27, 2016
CTA Will Begin Off-Board Fare Collection Pilot, But Not on the Loop Link
The Chicago Transit Authority plans to test off-board fare collection – where riders pay on the sidewalk before boarding the bus – in an unexpected location. Previously, the CTA and the Chicago Department of Transportation announced they would pilot prepaid fare collection at the Dearborn/Madison station on Loop Link. Instead, the first off-board fare collection will be tested in Avondale on the northwest side.
June 2, 2016