WBEZ 91.5 Chicago

Chicago officials say the project’s first phase would transform 5.3 miles of the congested artery for about $50 million.

The design favored by top Chicago staffers would preserve parking on both sides of Ashland Avenue but eliminate two traffic lanes.

A new plan for bus-only lanes could make Ashland and Western avenue buses almost as fast as CTA Red Line trains. But local business owners are worried about adding traffic congestion and losing street parking.

Officials clarify options for “bus rapid transit” along a 21-mile stretch linking Howard and 95th streets.

Construction crews are beginning work to speed up express service along the South Side’s Jeffery Boulevard.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration has decided to channel more than $7.3 million in tax increment financing toward a “bus rapid transit” line downtown, according to transportation and economic-development officials.The money will combine with an announced $24.6 m

When Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel took office this spring he laid out ambitious plans to remake public transportation in the city, including the promise of gold standard bus rapid transit (BRT) within 3 years.The elements that make up true BRT guarantee shorter travel times when compared even to light