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What’s up with those red circular signs on top of CTA bus stop signs?
The signs help you determine which bus line, in which direction you need to ride, and then helps you locate the correct bus stop.
February 6, 2023
The dogs used for CTA’s $31M K-9 unit contract are basically very expensive decoys
Once the public learns how the dogs can and can't be used, they will be about as effective for deterring rule-breaking and crime as life-sized stuffed animals.
February 3, 2023
46th Ward alder hopefuls call for CTA conductors, less car-centric DLSD, and a Bike Grid
During a candidate forum, the hopefuls voiced supports for several ideas that have recently been promoted to them by livable streets advocates.
February 1, 2023
Mayoral hopefuls weigh in on how to save the CTA, a key campaign issue
During today's mayoral candidate forum held by WCPT 820 AM at Morningstar Auditorium, transit was a major topic of conversation.
January 26, 2023
The CTA’s winter arsenal: sleet fighters, snowplow blades, and diesel locomotives
Current staffing shortages aside, the CTA appears to generally do a pretty good job of keeping trains and buses functioning during inclement weather.
January 25, 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
Mapped: Explore our interactive CTA ridership map
Analytics professional Daniel Cruz combined the CTA network map with ridership data to visually highlight how ridership is spread throughout the CTA system.
December 21, 2022
As Chicagoland transit faces a fiscal cliff, RTA five-year plan sketches a funding path
On December 5 the Regional Transportation Authority – the agency that oversees CTA, Metra and Pace – released a draft strategic plan outlining its five-year priorities.
December 13, 2022
Eyes on the street: Riding the CTA’s Holiday Train and Bus
Here's Streetsblog Chicago's first-ever look at the CTA's Holiday Train and Holiday Bus program, a beloved Chicago tradition.
December 6, 2022
What kind of CTA rider are you, a planner or laissez-faire?
Do you use (often unreliable) Transit Trackers and apps to get predictions of when buses, trains will arrive and plan your trip accordingly, or do you just show up?
December 2, 2022
