CDOT: Direct State/Lake – Red transfer was “impossible,” but wheelchair access will improve
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The project includes two new elevators that will make the wheelchair transfer more convenient than it otherwise would be.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit
Bus lanes aren’t enough: We must transform DuSable Drive into a multimodal boulevard
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We need to reclaim our lakefront and turn it into the truly spectacular green space we deserve. We need to remove the highway through our parks.
If you want a safer transit system, support better mental health services
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Providing all citizens with adequate mental health support is crucial for creating a safer, more peaceful city.
Armed guards aren’t the answer for reducing CTA violence, transit ambassadors are
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While it's understandable that the transit union is pushing for adding armed guards on the CTA, it appears the the conversation should really be about introducing unarmed outreach personnel.
That’s the ticket! Metra’s new All-Day Pass has been unexpectedly successful
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The All-Day Pass was originally only meant to last a few weeks, but it's been hugely popular. According to the railroad, about a third of all riders currently use it.
New State/Lake ‘L’ station will be a sleek new portal to the Loop
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Plans to redesign the State/Lake 'L' station will make the station accessible to those with disabilities and provide wider platforms, along with a full-coverage, glass canopy.