Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit

How pedestrian- and bike-friendly are various CTA stations, and why?

By John Greenfield | Jun 3, 2021 | No Comments

Unsurprisingly, he found that pedestrian- and bike-friendly stations tend to be located in denser parts of town, but they also correlate with wealthier and neighborhoods.

A person walking a dog in the Wilson sidewalk bike lane last March. Photo: John Greenfield

Ald. Cappleman discusses 46th Ward walk/bike projects, and the LSD viaduct issue

By John Greenfield | May 28, 2021 | No Comments

Cappleman discussed bike and pedestrian matters in the ward, including the extremely controversial installation of sidewalk bike lanes in Lake Shore Drive viaducts.

“School of Rock” drummer Kevin Clark is second cyclist killed at Logan/Western within 13 years

By John Greenfield | May 26, 2021 | No Comments

This second bike fatality at Logan/Western in 13 years underscores the fact that we can't wait any longer for safety improvements at this location.

A message promoting CTA's cleaning protocols, along with cleaning supplies, at the 95th Street Red Line platform. Photo: John Greenfield

CTA hopes to coax back riders with a new program to spruce up 125 stations this year

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2021 | No Comments

Today the agency announced Refresh & Renew, a program to deep-clean and upgrade 90 percent of the system's rail stations.

April parking rates continued to be disproportionately higher than business activity and pedestrian counts compared to the same date in an average pre-pandemic year.

Loop Alliance April report shows a continued, alarming rise in downtown parking levels

By Sharon Hoyer | May 17, 2021 | No Comments

The report reveals increased personal car use has continued on a distressingly steep rise, even while foot traffic and office building occupancy remained on par or below March levels.

The last westbound street-running train out of Michigan City's 11th Street station. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Goodbye street-running South Shore service in Michigan City, hello double-tracking

By Igor Studenkov | May 14, 2021 | No Comments

Earlier this month, 11th Street station was closed to allow for converting the line into two tracks on separate rights of way.

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