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An Open Letter to Lori From South Side Youth Requesting Free Transit for CPS Students

By Lynda Lopez | Jun 13, 2019 | 28 Comments

Students from Back of the Yards College Prep asked the new mayor to make riding the CTA free for students to encourage attendance and reduce car emissions.

Thanks to Tech Upgrade, CTA Riders Will Be Even More Closely Glued to Smartphones

By John Greenfield | May 8, 2019 | 8 Comments

Free public Wi-Fi service is now available in all 18 downtown Red and Blue Line subway stations.

Recently spotted on the Red Line. Photo: John Greenfield

Smokin’ on the ‘L’ train: What Explains the Rise in Cigarette and Pot Smoke on the CTA?

By John Greenfield | May 3, 2019 | 10 Comments

The increase correlates with a drop in transit ridership, and an apparent increase in homeless people sheltering on trains.

A young transit funding supporter at today's press conference. Photo: RTA

Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 25, 2019 | 1 Comment

Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.

Rendering of the new cul-de-sac and bus boarding area at Chicago and May.

City Announces New Bus Speed Initiative, But Will Drivers Respect the New Lanes?

By John Greenfield | Apr 19, 2019 | 12 Comments

The upgrades include a new wide boarding area at Chicago/Milwaukee, a mile of bus lanes on Chicago Avenue downtown, and improvements on Western and 79th.

A security camera on an 'L' platform. Photo: Carlton Holls

High-Definition Security Cameras Are Now Ubiquitous on the CTA Rail System

By John Greenfield | Apr 4, 2019 | 11 Comments

Since May 2018, 660 existing cameras have been upgraded to high-definition and 340 cameras have been added, using revenue from the city's ride-hailing tax.

The report calls for mandating and encouraging the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Photo: city of Chicago

Mobility Task Force Report Has Some Good Ideas, But Misses Some Opportunities

By Igor Studenkov | Mar 20, 2019 | 10 Comments

The study fails to mention that better collaboration between CTA, Pace, Metra, and the South Shore Line could greatly improve mobility for residents.

Over 70 Workers Hired to Build CTA’s Next-Gen 7000-Series Cars on SE Side

By John Greenfield | Mar 4, 2019 | 5 Comments

The new cars will feature a mix of forward-facing and aisle-facing seats.

The cover of the new book highlighting CTA art and design.

CTA Adds New Security Cams, Releases Art and Design Book

By John Greenfield | Oct 29, 2018 | 1 Comment

Last week the city and the CTA announced funding to promote TOD along busy bus lines and a pilot of info screens inside buses.

2019 CTA Budget Avoids Hikes and Cuts, But Lack of State Funding Is Still a Problem

By John Greenfield | Oct 18, 2018 | 1 Comment

CTA president Dorval Carter, Jr. warned that without more state funding, higher fares and less service is likely in the future.

Loop Link buses at Washington and Dearborn. Photo: John Greenfield

CTA Documents: Loop Link Has Yielded Only Minor Speed Gains

By John Greenfield | Oct 17, 2018 | 23 Comments

While Loop Link was supposed to double bus speeds, that hasn't happened, partly due the lack of prepaid boarding and lane enforcement. But that doesn't mean the project is a failure.

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