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Chicago Mayor Demands Better Transit

Posted by: Nate Berg

15 February 2008 - 1:00pm

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has posed a challenge to the city's transit agency to revamp its system to be cleaner and faster, and also to emphasize the creation of retail shops in train stations.

"Daley demanded that he start seeing quick results as he announced a $227 million project to improve the safety, reliability and comfort of CTA trains and buses."

"Although the mayor didn't mention Chicago's 2016 Summer Olympic bid, most of the improvements would be completed before October 2009 when the International Olympic Committee is set to name the host city for the 2016 games."

"The top priorities include eliminating 'slow zones' on the rail system, overhauling outdated bus and train fleets to reduce equipment breakdowns, installing more security cameras and using global-positioning system technology to inform riders about delays."

Full Story: Mayor Daley announces $227 million project to improve the safety, reliability of city's trains and buses
Source: The Chicago Tribune, February 14, 2008
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