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Here’s the colorful story of how CTA ‘L’ lines got their hues
While it seems like the CTA's lines have been designated with colors forever, it's actually only been that way for a few decades.
March 2, 2023
Martin’s ordinance to require walk/bike/transit upgrades in projects gets vote Friday
The goal ofd Ald. Matt Martin's ordinance is to ensure that all CDOT repaving and streetscape projects prioritize safe and efficient sustainable transportation.
March 2, 2023
Will a livestream of Blue Line crowding finally shame CTA into providing better service?
It was surprising this morning when the CTA announced that it would be laying bare the Blue Line crowding problem with a morning livestream.
February 28, 2023
Chicago Transit Justice Coalition called for better CTA working conditions at protest
The coalition held a protest earlier this month at the Jefferson Park Transit Center, as the CTA struggles with with reliability and safety issues caused by staffing shortages.
February 28, 2023
After Lightfoot ousts homeless, CTA resumes ORD ‘L’ service suspended for “cleaning”
The longterm solution to Chicago's homeless crisis is providing more housing, as well as supportive services like mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, and job assistance.
February 27, 2023
Streetsblog Chicago’s 2023 Municipal Election Guide
To help voters make an educated decision, Streetsblog Chicago has been running a series of articles on candidates’ transportation platforms.
February 26, 2023
Vallas’ platform has little about transportation. His campaign provided a bit more info.
His website has little to say about transit, other than calling for more policing of the CTA, and next to nothing about traffic safety and bike-pedestrian issues.
February 26, 2023
Chuy Garcia promises to make walk/bike/transit safer and more efficient
The Chicago municipal election will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Early voting is available at two locations downtown and at one site in each of the 50 wards. Find your sample ballot on the Chicago Board of Elections website.
February 26, 2023
Northwest Side (wards 36, 38, 39, and 45) candidates talk transportation
As part of our 2023 election coverage, Streetsblog Chicago sent a questionnaire out to every candidate running for alderperson.
February 24, 2023
All three 16th Ward candidates want to reopen the Racine Green Line station
On Friday, February 17, the candidates running for alderman of the 16th Ward discussed what they would do to continue the community-led efforts to reopen the Racine Green Line station.
February 23, 2023
