Burst of creativity: Chicago Avenue electric bus turnaround in Austin gets new artwork
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Los Angeles-based artist Shinique Smith, who has also done works for New York's MTA and LA Metro.
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Driving, er, running advocates mourn the start of metered parking at Montrose Harbor
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Despite the backlash from those who argued that free, super-convenient parking is a social justice issue, the city installed the pay-and-display boxes, and the meters were activated this morning.
CTA hopes to coax back riders with a new program to spruce up 125 stations this year
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Today the agency announced Refresh & Renew, a program to deep-clean and upgrade 90 percent of the system's rail stations.
Goodbye street-running South Shore service in Michigan City, hello double-tracking
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Earlier this month, 11th Street station was closed to allow for converting the line into two tracks on separate rights of way.
Metra is getting bike-friendlier, with new dedicated bike cars on on Rock Island, BNSF lines
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The cars will be available on both weekend and weekday trains and can be spotted by a blue and grey paint scheme, plus a white bicycle decal next to the outside doors.
Get your Helmut on: Honor architect and fallen cyclist Jahn with these bike rides
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There are already a few different ways you can pay tribute to Jahn on your bicycle, including a self-guided tour of his downtown designs.