South Red Line closures near

May. 16, 2013
The five-month long shutdown of the CTA Red Line South kicks off Sunday, causing all local transit organizations and even the White Sox to pitch in. 

Bus rapid transit to ‘maximize potential’ of Ashland Avenue

Apr. 19, 2013
Chicago officials say the project’s first phase would transform 5.3 miles of the congested artery for about $50 million.

When you could ride the ‘L’ to your grave

Feb. 22, 2013
If you’re used to riding the ‘L’ for work or fun, don’t get unnerved about our Curious Citizen’s question about posthumous public transit. 

City planners push boldest bus rapid transit option

Jan. 28, 2013
The design favored by top Chicago staffers would preserve parking on both sides of Ashland Avenue but eliminate two traffic lanes.

CTA awards contract for Red Line south rebuild

Nov. 14, 2012
The Chicago Transit Board awarded the contract for its biggest reconstruction project Wednesday.

Bus rapid transit for Ashland, Western starts to take shape

Oct. 17, 2012
Officials clarify options for “bus rapid transit” along a 21-mile stretch linking Howard and 95th streets.

Selective memory of Rahm, CTA

Sep. 5, 2012
Mayor Emanuel and the CTA experience selective memories, the Sox struggle to stay ahead and deadly happenings in Quebec.

CPS offering free (CTA) ride to education

Aug. 27, 2012
For years many Chicago Public School students have had to deal with long and expensive daily commutes to school. But a new pilot program announced Monday looks to give a few of them relief this year.

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