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What will it take to get better Chicago bus service? Infra upgrades discussed at Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee

The CTA and CDOT have a toolbox of ideas to make bus service faster and more reliable. Will decision-makers be bold enough to let them follow through?

July 29, 2024

Western Avenue alders revived Chicago’s BRT dream. How can we stop NIMBYs from killing it again?

We've been down this road before. But the chief of staff for Ald. Matt Martin (47th), a leader of the new campaign, says times have changed since the Ashland BRT proposal was shelved.

May 23, 2024

BRT TBD: The Better Streets for Buses Plan lays out case and framework for bus improvements, details vague

For many advocates, the Better Streets for Buses plan is a long-awaited commitment to make public transportation in Chicago faster, more convenient, and more equitable.

December 11, 2023

Building speed for bus rapid transit: A conversation with Commuters Take Action’s Olivia Gahan

How could BRT transform public transportation in Chicago, and what it will take to make it happen?

September 9, 2023