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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
Signs, signs, everywhere a sign: Check out the new O’Hare ‘L’ station wayfinding signage
New signs and other wayfinding elements have been installed along the routes from O’Hare’s baggage claims in Terminals 1, 2, and 3 to the 'L' stop.
November 22, 2022
Why it’s difficult for newbies to navigate Metra, and how it can be made easier
The low quality of wayfinding and information design throughout Metra stations and onboard the trains is totally inexcusable.
September 12, 2022
A No-Crash Course in Navigating Chicago’s Street System
It can years to learn all of these rules of thumb but here's a shortcut, with some street name history thrown in for good measure.
February 14, 2019
Chicago Transit Needs an Upgrade: 5 Universal Features of European City Transit
This isn't a wish list. These are five standard features of most bus networks in Europe.
January 23, 2017
New Wayfinding Signs on The 606 Are Also Needed for On-Street Routes
Last month, colorful new wayfinding signs were installed near all of the access ramps for The 606, aka the Bloomingdale Trail. They point trail users to the nearest off-ramp and access park. The relatively small text on the signs is a little tricky to read if you're cycling past them at a moderate pace, but they're a welcome addition to the trail. They'll help people become more familiar with the street names in the four neighborhoods the elevated greenway passes through.
December 24, 2015
“Walk To Transit” Targets 20 CTA Stations For Quick Safety Fixes
A new "Walk To Transit" initiative by the Chicago Department of Transportation will target 20 CTA stations for a slew of simple pedestrian infrastructure upgrades. People walking to several Blue Line stations on the west side and along Milwaukee Avenue, along with stations on the south and north sides, will see safety and usability improvements like re-striped zebra crosswalks, curb extensions, repaired or widened sidewalks, and new signage.
August 20, 2014