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railway-news.com /1 day ago

Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line

The Problem The Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line was built in the late 1950’s, and despite regular maintenance and upgrades needed investment as much of the infrastructure reach...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

CTA underestimated Chicago transit ridership by 19 million trips

CTA underestimated Chicago transit ridership by 19 million trips Diana Ionescu Tue, 05/19/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image...

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illinoislawyernow.com /2 weeks ago

What to Do After a CTA Bus Accident?

A Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus is one of the most common ways people travel around the city. Every day, thousands of residents, workers, students, and tourists rely on CTA b...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday 6/12/26

Sponsored by: • RTA to SBC: “No [CTA president] can be appointed by Chicago Mayor/CTA board… until NITA board is seated [on 9/1],” when Johnson will cede power over...

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

View from the wheel: CTA needs a better approach to Bus Control

Control is tasked with too much. Service suffers as a result.

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Union criticizes CTA for “leadership vacuum” due to lack of a permanent president. Acting President Leerhsen touts publi...

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. As the CTA receives new funding and Acting President Nora Leerhsen touted progress on crime reduction, the transit agency is being criti...

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chi.streetsblog.org /6 days ago

CTA board approved deal with IDOT to fix Blue Line slow zones, and an increase in bus lane enforcement cameras.

This post is sponsored by Boulevard Bikes. Wednesday’s July CTA board meeting was the first regularly scheduled hearing since Mayor Brandon Johnson announced his picks on Tuesda...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

As NITA transition approaches, many alders “ghosted” the CTA oversight hearing. Colleagues and advocates called that “in...

CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen reported gains in ridership and workforce, plus decreases in schedule delays and crime.

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chi.streetsblog.org /5 days ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 10

Sponsored by: • RTA: “Largest Access to Transit program will bring $11 million investment to transit stations around the region” • “Johnson reveals why City Hall...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Transport Chicago’s “Year of the Bus” panel discussed CTA service upgrades that contributed to increased ridership

This post is sponsored by Find The Right Bike. Last week, urban planners, architects, engineers, politicos and transportation enthusiasts gathered on the 15th floor of the downt...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Calling out in transit: Advocates ridicule mayor for re-nominating NITA-skeptical Barclay, Pastor Eaddy to new CTA board...

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. Today Mayor Brandon Johnson took steps toward reifying our region’s new transit governance structure, as dictated by the Northern...

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seattletransitblog.com /3 weeks ago

Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data

Community Transit has transformed its network over the past few years. Since its founding in 1976, Community Transit (CT) has operated a mix of local routes in Snohomish County and...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 19

Sponsored by: • Tribune: “Johnson asked CTA board to select a permanent prez weeks before NITA limits his control over appointments.” • … Let’s hope he can think...

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nwitimes.com /1 month ago

South Shore to bus passengers in Chicago next weekend

Passengers will be transported by bus between Millennium Station and Metra’s 18th Street Station.

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Monday, July 6

Sponsored by: • Yellow train struck tree downed by storm causing derailment and evacuation of passengers in the dark down slippery hill using ropes Thursday night (NBC)...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Costumed Chicagoans try to 'Catch That Train' in new viral trend

Costumed Chicagoans try to 'Catch That Train' in new viral trend Diana Ionescu Sat, 06/13/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image...

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planetizen.com /1 day ago

Chicago mayor nominates allies for new regional transit board

Chicago mayor nominates allies for new regional transit board Diana Ionescu Tue, 07/14/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Cap...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday July 8

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • More discussion of Mayor Johnson’s choices for the new transit boards (Tribune, Crain’s) • “Mayor Brandon Johnson says alderm...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, July 3

Sponsored by: • “Letters: Chicago needs a connected network of protected bike lanes for the good of the city” (Tribune) • “Johnson faces tight deadline on picks f...

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illinoislawyernow.com /1 week ago

CTA Rider Set on Fire on Blue Line Train

In November 2025, a woman was set on fire while riding a CTA Blue Line train in Chicago’s Loop. According to ABC7 Chicago, the suspect had been arrested 72 times previously and was...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 29

Sponsored by: • “Weekly Travel Advisory: CTA Customers Should Allow Extra Travel Time For Events and Planned Rail Work” • “Red Line subway closing for first of fo...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, June 2

Sponsored by: • “New transit law takes effect as CTA, Metra, Pace enter new era” (Sun-Times) • Gotta catch ’em all! “Catch the CTA to Pokemon Fossil Museum at the...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday 6/25

Sponsored by: • A male bike rider, 37, was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a Metra train around 7:20 this morning in Schaumburg. (CBS) • ...

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 28

Sponsored by: • “9 hospitalized after sedan driver runs red light, causes crash involving 2 CTA buses” Wed. around 6:42 PM on 3100 block of W. Lake on East Garfield...

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