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CTAction: Free CTA service on New Year’s Eve “not quite as bad as last year,” still not great
While scheduled runs often didn't show up on time on New Year's Eve / Day, this year, most of them at least showed up. That's more than one could say a year ago.
January 2, 2024
Let’s modernize Chicago transportation with old-school technology
Tech gurus like Elon Musk say we "electric sleds," car tunnels, autonomous vehicles, and Hyperloop tubes will save America's cities from gridlock. What we really need is more trains, buses, and bikes.
February 20, 2020
An Open Letter to Lori From South Side Youth Requesting Free Transit for CPS Students
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.
June 13, 2019
SBC Writers Discussed the Feasibility of Free Transit on WBEZ’s Worldview
It works in Estonia, so could it work here?
April 12, 2018
What If We Give It Away? A Look at the Feasibility of Free or Cheaper CTA service
Some Streetsblog readers scoffed at a recent proposal for free CTA service. But making transit free, or at least cheaper for low-income Chicagoans, could have major societal benefits.
April 5, 2018
Youth Organization Founder Jahmal Cole Said CTA Should Be Free
"Out of all the big ideas," said Cole, "I think it should be free, and it should be extended.
March 16, 2018
