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    Jul 9, 2012 |Story| RedEye
  1. Why the Blue Line is so packed in the morning

    Woe is the Blue Line.
    RedEye
    Woe is the Blue Line. While other transit lines are seeing upgrades or fancy new rail cars, the Blue Line—which is often the first impression for some travelers to Chicago—is stuck in the Dark Ages. Stations along the northern section of the...

    Tags: Chicago Transit Authority, Garfield Park, Transportation Industry

  2. Jul 5, 2012 | Chicago Tribune
  3. Oh, yes, she went there!

    Change of Subject
    It always slips my mind, but today's editorial on nepotism in county government reminds me that oft-lauded County Board President Toni Preckwinkle endorsed Assessor Joe Berrios in his primary race against then-Commissioner Forrest Claypool. Thanks, Toni!....
  4. Dec 5, 2012 |Story| RedEye
  5. CTA launches stroller campaign

    The CTA today launched its campaign about stroller use on buses, reminding riders that priority seating is intended for the elderly and riders with disabilities.
    RedEye
    The CTA today launched its campaign about stroller use on buses, reminding riders that priority seating is intended for the elderly and riders with disabilities. "Open strollers may be parked in this area if these seats are not in use, but must be moved...

    Tags: Chicago Transit Authority

  6. Aug 24, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  7. Chicago, RTA set sights on tax dodge

    Tribune reporter
    Chicago and the Regional Transportation Authority on Tuesday filed the first of what are expected to be numerous lawsuits brought against other Illinois municipalities and businesses to halt a "tax avoidance kickback scheme'' that is allegedly diverting...

    Tags: Cook County Government, Channahon, Chicago Mayor, Crime, Law and Justice, Chicago Transit Authority

  8. May 6, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  9. NATO road closings: 'It won't be business as usual'

    City officials are describing a lengthy list of roadway closings, parking bans and mass transit reroutes during the upcoming NATO summit weekend as "minor inconveniences," but independent transportation experts cautioned that the scope of the security-related changes could be disruptive.
    City officials are describing a lengthy list of roadway closings, parking bans and mass transit reroutes during the upcoming NATO summit weekend as "minor inconveniences," but independent transportation experts cautioned that the scope of the security-...

    Tags: NATO, New York City, Chicago Transit Authority, Politics, Twitter, Inc.

  10. May 9, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  11. CTA picks up buses from Seattle deal

    Calling it too good of a deal to pass up, the CTA board today approved the purchase of 100 new accordion-style buses that were left over from a contract initiated by the Seattle transit system.
    Tribune reporter
    Calling it too good of a deal to pass up, the CTA board today approved the purchase of 100 new accordion-style buses that were left over from a contract initiated by the Seattle transit system. The CTA will pay New Flyer of America Inc. $80.1 million for...

    Tags: Chicago Transit Authority

  12. May 14, 2012 |Story| RedEye
  13. NATO survival guide: CTA edition

    With the NATO summit downtown Sunday through Monday afternoon, don't let the political discourse get you off course.
    With the NATO summit downtown Sunday through Monday afternoon, don't let the political discourse get you off course. Some road shutdowns have been announced, but some roads will close intermittently for motorcades, so it's best to take the train...

    Tags: Wrigley Field, Travel, NATO, Chicago Transit Authority, Politics

  14. May 30, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  15. CTA says new savings will avert fare hike, service cuts

    After months warning of fare hikes and service cuts unless labor unions came up with $80 million worth of concessions by July 1, CTA President Forrest Claypool today called off the threats, saying the agency has suddenly come up with the money, primarily through cost savings.
    Tribune reporters
    After months warning of fare hikes and service cuts unless labor unions came up with $80 million worth of concessions by July 1, CTA President Forrest Claypool today called off the threats, saying the agency has suddenly come up with the money,...

    Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Chicago Transit Authority, Unions, Jon Hilkevitch, Career and Workplace

  16. Jun 1, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV
  17. CTA plans major overhaul of buses

    The CTA is starting a major makeover of its fleet of buses.
    WGN News
    The CTA is starting a major makeover of its fleet of buses. The agency plans to buy 425 buses and rebuild more than 1,000 older buses within the next two years. The entire project will cost nearly one-half billion dollars. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CTA...

    Tags: Chicago Transit Authority, Asthma

  18. Jun 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  19. CTA to close Dan Ryan branch of Red Line for 5 months

    In deciding to close the south leg of the Red Line for five months starting next May, CTA officials bet that short, intense pain will be easier to suffer through than several years of track construction migraines.
    Tribune reporters
    In deciding to close the south leg of the Red Line for five months starting next May, CTA officials bet that short, intense pain will be easier to suffer through than several years of track construction migraines. South Side aldermen – previously...

    Tags: Chicago Mayor, Consumer Goods Industries, Commuting, Chicago Transit Authority, U.S. Cellular Field

  20. Jun 13, 2012 |Story| RedEye
  21. Groupon to offer CTA 3-day passes

    The cash-strapped CTA has found a new way to make some money, and cash-strapped commuters can benefit from it.
    The cash-strapped CTA has found a new way to make some money, and cash-strapped commuters can benefit from it. On Wednesday, the CTA announced a partnership with Groupon that will offer discounted three-day passes for $9 instead of the current price of...

    Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Transit Authority, Groupon, Inc.

  22. May 2, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  23. Red Line replacement plan in hands of Congress, officials say

    Setting a timeline for the CTA’s No. 1 improvement project – the multibillion-dollar replacement of the Red Line – hinges on negotiations that will begin next week in Congress over a new transportation funding bill, CTA president Forrest Claypool said Wednesday.
    Tribune reporter
    Setting a timeline for the CTA’s No. 1 improvement project – the multibillion-dollar replacement of the Red Line – hinges on negotiations that will begin next week in Congress over a new transportation funding bill, CTA president Forrest...

    Tags: Evanston, Dick Durbin, Union (McHenry, Illinois), Chicago Transit Authority, Railway Transportation

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