CTA

Chicago's South Side May Lose Number 31 Bus

Chicago's South Side got its 31st Street (number 31) bus back for some weekday service in 2016, but it's likely that service will be canceled again.

August 17, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

L Train

Revealed: A New Green Line Station for Chicago

An international design firm has completed the planned designs for a new transit station in the city of Chicago.

July 10, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago El

Free Public Transit for Chicago?

The CTA just raised fares, but some think if the service were truly committed to equity it should be made free.

April 18, 2018 - Chicago Reader

CTA Train

Demolition Starts for CTA's Controversial Flyover Project

The Chicago Transit Authority's Red-Purple Bypass Project will add an additional track to speed up trains passing through the Belmont Station. The project requires the demolition of several neighborhood buildings.

March 9, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago

CTA to Fund 'FastTracks' with Ride-Hailing Fee

CTA upgrades will speed up trains and increase capacity for four train lines in the city.

February 14, 2018 - Streetsblog Chicago

Chicago Transit

Red Line Extension Plans Released in Chicago

A $2.3 billion extension of the CTA's Red Line would be the first extension of a Chicago's "L" line since 1993.

January 27, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Transit

Chicago Transit Authority Approves Fare Hike

The Chicago Transit Authority Board voted unanimously to raise fares, despite shrinking ridership.

December 20, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

Proterra Electric Bus

Chicago to Buy Electric Buses

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) plans to put 20 electric buses into their fleet and power them with en-route chargers.

December 4, 2017 - Streetsblog

Chicago

What to Expect From the Chicago Transit Authority in its 8th Decade

Streetsblog Chicago took a look at the big projects reshaping the Chicago Transit Authority, on the occasion of the transit system's 70th anniversary.

November 23, 2017 - Streetsblog Chicago

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago Buses Slowing for Years

A new report from Active Transit Alliance outlines plans to get Chicago buses back up to speed.

November 13, 2017 - Streetsblog Chicago

Chicago Train Commute

Chicago CTA Expands Hard Back Seat Pilot, Seeking to Avoid Wet Surprises

Chicago trains and buses have long had dark cloth coverings, which can hide liquids and make for unpleasant experiences for riders.

October 14, 2017 - Reader

Chicago's Loop Opens its First New L Station in 20 Years

One of the nation's premier transit systems has a striking new addition.

August 30, 2017 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Divvy

Ventra-Divvy Integration in the Works, Says Transportation Commissioner

Chicago's cashless transit payment system (Ventra) could pay for Divvy Bike rentals in the city according to city officials.

August 18, 2017 - Chicago Sun Times

CTA Stop

Major Ride Share Companies Accused of Taking Advantage of CTA Fatality

An apparent suicide stopped trains Tuesday morning at the Fullerton stop, which serves as a hub for Chicago's North Side transit. Prices for a ride from the area to downtown via Lyft reached triple digits.

August 17, 2017 - DNA Info

Jefferson park Blue Line Stop

Petition Circulating for Transit to Reach Obama's Presidential Library

Hyde Park resident launches signature campaign to rebuild the CTA's demolished Green Line to connect downtown Chicago with the future site of President Obama's Library.

August 1, 2017 - Streetsblog Chicago

Chicago Transit Authority Buses Inch Toward Prepay

A Chicago Transit Authority pilot program for prepayment is set to expand. Transit advocates can't wait for the agency to adopt the program around the city.

July 11, 2017 - Chicago Sun Times

Chicago, Illinois

Bus Lane, Not Bike Lane, Should Be Chicago Avenue's Priority

Chicago Avenue bus is one of Chicago's busiest. It deserves a bus lane.

June 29, 2017 - Streetsblog Chicago

Metro Rapid Bus

Los Angeles Signal Priority System Should Be a Model for U.S. Transit Systems

Signal priority is a way to create faster, more regular bus service by adjusting length of stoplights for buses.

May 25, 2017 - Active Transportation Alliance

Commuter Rail

A Simple Idea to Fix Transit on Chicago's South Side

On Chicago's massive south side, fixing transit means working on more than just CTA trains.

April 29, 2017 - South Side Weekly

Chicago's Wabash Lights Concept Could Expand

An art instillation of colorful LED lights hanging under the L on Wabash looks to grow.

April 27, 2017 - Curbed

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