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Why has the Damen Green Line station project been delayed by two years?
While the city isn't saying exactly what the holdup was, hopefully city planners will learn from this experience in order to prevent other underserved communities from experiencing delayed transit access.
March 9, 2021
CTA, peer transit agencies urge Biden administration to end local hiring ban
Reagan-era legislation prohibits transit agencies from favoring local firms and workers for infrastructure projects. Lifting the ban could provide new opportunities.
March 4, 2021
How COVID-19 impacted has Chicagoland public transportation workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 1,874 Chicago area transit workers tested positive for the disease, at least 14 had to be hospitalized and at least 14 passed away.
March 2, 2021
Metra is unhappy about the RTA focusing stimulus funds on transit-dependent areas
The CTA would get $361 million, while Metra would get only $83 million, and Pace would get $22 million for fixed-route bus service, plus $20 million for paratransit.
February 22, 2021
CTA: Actually our new batch of “clean-diesel” buses will improve air quality
The agency says the new buses will meet 2021 EPA emissions requirements and are more fuel efficient than older models.
February 12, 2021
CTA electrification won’t happen until 2040, but more “clean-diesel” buses are coming
The CTA doesn't plan to fully electrify its fleet until 2040. On the bright side, the new buses include new safety features and perks for passengers.
February 10, 2021
Thoughts on Uptown and Edgewater Red Line station designs
In general the stops will have a sleek, minimalist appearance and a red-and-white color scheme, and eliminating the need for supporting pillars in the viaducts will create an airier feel.
February 4, 2021
Local transit agencies: CDC mask mandate will give our existing rules more teeth
Hopefully now that the federal government is getting more serious about mask compliance, we'll see better behavior on this front from local transit riders.
February 2, 2021
Is the Metra-Union Pacific feud impacting onboard safety and quality of life?
While's its way past time for Metra and Union Pacific to settle their differences, when it comes to safety and comfort on the UP-operated trains, things could be a lot worse.
January 28, 2021
RTA plans to focus federal COVID stimulus funding to transit-dependent areas
The Regional Transportation Authority is planning to use federal stimulus funding to support transit services to "to the places and people across the region who most need transit" during the pandemic.
January 25, 2021
