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Facing a sluggish economy and rising unemployment rates, political and business leaders in the 27th Ward say economic development — and more public transportation — may be the answer. “We need to work with businesses to grow and create jobs,” said Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. of the West Loop and Near-North Side neighborhoods. “But...
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Downtown Chicago is an after-work safe haven and also home to a diverse, popular nightlife. Windy City bars, restaurants, theaters and off the wall dance clubs, are what men and women working those typical, everyday “9-to-5 jobs” look forward to when their weekend begins; and when living in the suburbs, typically the only means...
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The Wilson Red Line train station is in dire need of rehabilitation — there aren’t any elevators for the handicapped and, overall, the rusty station has seen better days. The Chicago Transit Authority realized this and plans to start renovating the station later this year. But for the owners of four stores who have...
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On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King‘s birthday, a national holiday, several local organizations and individuals plan to a march to protest budget cuts that will mean layoffs for CTA workers and reduced service for local residents. According to NoCTAcuts.org, the CTA plans to layoff 1,000 bus drivers and maintenance workers. The CTA service cuts...
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The Chicago Transit Authority voted last week to put a vacant, historically significant property in the Armitage-Halsted Landmark District at 939 W. Armitage Ave. back on the real estate market. The Queen Anne-style property in Lincoln Park, which is adjacent to the Armitage station’s east side, was partially demolished in 2006 as part of...
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Over 50 Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) workers and union representatives faced the chilling winter winds last week to protest proposed service cuts and layoffs, which protesters warn will leave disadvantaged communities out in the cold and possibly violate their civil rights. “We’re here to bring awareness to the massive cuts and layoffs,” said Keith...
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The Active Transportation Alliance is partnering with RTA, CTA, Pace and Metra to encourage people to get around with transit or on bike and on foot, and asking you to consider joining the thousands of people around Chicagoland who will pledge to leave their cars at home for the inaugural Chicagoland Car-Free Day Sept....
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May 19, 2009 – A rider and advocate discuss CTA service in this video by Jennifer T. Lacey Rider and Advocate discuss CTA Equipment and Service Woes from Jennifer T. Lacey on Vimeo.
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May 19, 2009 – Disabled advocates pressured the Chicago Transit Authority president on Monday for more accountability and transparency with its service and maintenance of accessibility-related equipment. The board meeting was a first time CTA President Richard L. Rodriguez met with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee since his appointment two months...
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May 15, 2009 – ChicagoTalks reporter interviewed on Chicago Public Radio’s Eight Forty-Eight today about investigation of CTA handicapped accessibility issues. Listen here.
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