Transit
A new system aimed at improving paratransit service in Chicago has left some riders stranded and others with longer - and less friendly - commutes, advocates for the disabled say.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
Professional artists from Chicago and elsewhere have until May 15 to submit slides of previous work, a resume, and a written statement about their qualifications.
1 year ago | Tasneem Nomanbhai
The city wants more drivers going downtown to leave their cars at home. A proposal to combine higher parking prices with rapid transit buses drew both applause and concern.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
Under the plan, drivers will pay more to park at meters and in lots during peak hours in and around the Loop. A new rapid bus service will make it easier to reach key parts of the city.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
Last year the CTA stopped publishing quarterly reports that tracked the number of accidents, complaints, days between bus cleanings and other performance-related figures.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
The new program combines student identification cards and CTA fare cards. The program would also allow the school district to track the whereabouts of students. Some say the move raises privacy concerns.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
A CTA bus traveling along Ashland Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old woman this morning. The circumstances surrounding the accident have not yet been released. Buses were briefly rerouted after the incident.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
The CTA saves consumers $474 million in gas expenses and reduces carbon emissions by 1.3 million tons, a report says. Transit supporters are urging increased state funding.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
A $24 million global positioning system will tell riders the location of every CTA bus. Officials hope it will ease wait times and bus bunching.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
At least 20 police units responded to the disturbance. One person was arrested, and two were injured.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
The original Southport Station opened May 18, 1907, as part of the Northwestern Elevated, and has seen few changes since. The renovated station will have longer platforms, elevators and security cameras.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
West Side bus and rail service to undergo route changes, cancellations; neighborhood activists say the changes will bring hardship to residents of the Little Village and Pilsen areas.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
When the CTA's first new rail cars in 14 years arrive next year, they'll have wireless Internet connectivity, electronic diagnostic systems and live security feeds transmitting to first-response agencies citywide.
1 year ago | Andrew Peck
Transit agency to work on speed and safety
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
