Politicians, professionals talk transportation issues, solutions at...
Politicians and transportation professionals gathered Monday to discuss commercial transportation concerns at an event hosted by Northwestern’s Transportation Center. The seventh William O. Lipinski...
View ArticleCTA will not add Purple Line Express run after pilot program fails
The Chicago Transit Authority will not add an extra evening Purple Line Express train after the six-week long pilot failed to demonstrate large enough ridership. The additional 8 p.m. express train...
View ArticleNU, Chicago Transit Authority announce free bus service to replace Ryan Field...
Northwestern students and employees will be able to ride the Chicago Transit Authority 201 bus route for free starting in September as a result of a five-year partnership between the University and the...
View ArticleCity Council moves forward on department reorganizations, budget-building...
Aldermen took steps Monday night to restructure city departments and solidify a schedule for deciding how to balance next year’s budget, both measures to save the city money amid financial uncertainty....
View ArticleEvanston aldermen pave way for new ‘green’ day care
Aldermen approved Tuesday a permit for a new environmentally-conscious day care center to renovate an existing building on Central Street. The City Council voted unanimously to welcome Chicago-based...
View ArticleShuttle services resume with new 201 bus route, stop changes
Shuttle service has resumed for the 2015-16 academic year with some changes to the Intercampus and Evanston Loop routes as well as the introduction of the free Chicago Transit Authority 201 bus service...
View ArticleVentra app nears release despite past delays
After several delays, Chicago transit riders this fall will likely be able to navigate the city’s Ventra system via a mobile app. Ventra — the Chicago Transit Authority’s $519 million fare payment...
View ArticleCTA implements first stage of 4G wireless coverage on subway lines
Chicago Transit Authority completed the first stage of its project to provide 4G wireless service for subway riders, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Thursday. The project, slated to be finished by...
View ArticleCTA’s proposed budget keeps fares stagnant despite major projects ahead
The Chicago Transit Authority will not raise fares in 2016 based on its proposed budget, despite major investments in infrastructure improvements and new technology launches, the CTA announced...
View ArticleYellow Line service to Skokie resumes after six-month closure
Yellow Line service from the Howard ‘L’ station to Skokie resumed Friday after a six-month break for repairs. Following reestablishment of the service, Chicago Transit Authority is offering free rides...
View ArticleCTA, Pace and Metra to launch new mobile app
Chicago transit riders will be able to access the city’s Ventra system via a new mobile app starting Thursday. Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace announced Friday that the app would be available...
View ArticleNorthwestern, Chicago Transit Authority partnership results in significant...
New data suggests students and faculty seem to not miss the Ryan Field shuttle, which was replaced by the Chicago Transit Authority’s 201 bus in September. The free rides for WildCARD-holders...
View ArticleCTA to add 20 to 30 all-electric buses
Chicago Transit Authority plans to purchase 20 to 30 additional all-electric buses in the next few years after one year of operating two such vehicles, officials said. The all-electric bus is a 40-foot...
View Article8-year-old Evanston boy hit by CTA Purple Line train
An 8-year-old boy was hit by a Chicago Transit Authority Purple Line train Saturday afternoon and remains in critical condition, police said. Evanston police officers responded to the report of a...
View ArticleEvanston aldermen pave way for new ‘green’ day care
Aldermen approved Tuesday a permit for a new environmentally-conscious day care center to renovate an existing building on Central Street. The City Council voted unanimously to welcome Chicago-based...
View ArticleShuttle services resume with new 201 bus route, stop changes
Shuttle service has resumed for the 2015-16 academic year with some changes to the Intercampus and Evanston Loop routes as well as the introduction of the free Chicago Transit Authority 201 bus service...
View ArticleVentra app nears release despite past delays
After several delays, Chicago transit riders this fall will likely be able to navigate the city’s Ventra system via a mobile app. Ventra — the Chicago Transit Authority’s $519 million fare payment...
View ArticleCTA implements first stage of 4G wireless coverage on subway lines
Chicago Transit Authority completed the first stage of its project to provide 4G wireless service for subway riders, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Thursday. The project, slated to be finished by...
View ArticleCTA’s proposed budget keeps fares stagnant despite major projects ahead
The Chicago Transit Authority will not raise fares in 2016 based on its proposed budget, despite major investments in infrastructure improvements and new technology launches, the CTA announced...
View ArticleYellow Line service to Skokie resumes after six-month closure
Yellow Line service from the Howard ‘L’ station to Skokie resumed Friday after a six-month break for repairs. Following reestablishment of the service, Chicago Transit Authority is offering free rides...
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