Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Rail Transit

Kedzie Station in East Garfield Park currently has low ridership, but use may increase thanks to a new artist district and food business incubator nearby. Photo: Igor Studenkov

Metra Considers a New Policy for Adding Infill Stations, Closing Low-Ridership Stops

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 17, 2019 | 45 Comments

While high-ridership lines could get new stops, the elimination of underperforming stations could further reduce transit access on the South Side.

Rendering of the affordable TOD as seen from the Longman & Eagle sidewalk cafe on Schubert.

Logan Affordable TOD Opponents Discuss Their Concerns, Proponents Clap Back

By John Greenfield | Apr 17, 2019 | 45 Comments

The group opposing the project says they want an RFP process and changes to the design. The local alderman says they're actually opposed to the 100 units of affordable housing.

New Group Tries to Delegitimize 100% Affordable TOD Plan, Calling It “Half-Baked”

By Lynda Lopez | Apr 16, 2019 | 50 Comments

This development could serve as a best practice for creating equitable transit-oriented development in other parts of the city. But neighbors are sniping at the plan.

How do you stay out the way of right-turning drivers while waiting for a red?
Photo: John Greenfield

Q & A: Right-on-Red Etiquette for Cyclists, Roosevelt Bus Route, and Metra Signage

By John Greenfield | Apr 15, 2019 | 16 Comments

Where's the best place to stand with your bike while waiting for a red? Why doesn't the Roosevelt bus go to the planetarium anymore? And why don't Metra trains have better signage?

Future site of the Peterson-Ravenswood stop. Photo: Igor Studenkov

After the Election, Two New Chicago Metra Stations Are on the Horizon

By Igor Studenkov | Apr 5, 2019 | 2 Comments

J.B. Pritzker released funding for the Peterson-Ravenswood station, but money for the Auburb Park stop is still on hold.

A security camera on an 'L' platform. Photo: Carlton Holls

High-Definition Security Cameras Are Now Ubiquitous on the CTA Rail System

By John Greenfield | Apr 4, 2019 | 11 Comments

Since May 2018, 660 existing cameras have been upgraded to high-definition and 340 cameras have been added, using revenue from the city's ride-hailing tax.

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