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Back To Reality Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 7:35AMMost city services resume today, so don't forget to pay your meter.
City: ‘We Do Not Plow Alleys’ Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 10:44AMCity officials said Friday that its snow plows were still “working as hard as they can” to clear the city’s side streets, but said that plows would not be sent to clear the city’s alleys.
Getting moving Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 8:27AMMetra, CTA expect to resume normal schedules Creeping out from towering snowbanks, commuters confronted post-blizzard hassles like packed trains and late buses Thursday, even as they expressed optimism that things would improve before the end of the workweek.
CPS Will Reopen Friday as City Recovers Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 8:13AMAs the city begins to recover from a record snowfall, many residents were wondering when side streets would be fully plowed and operations would return to normal. Officials said in a Thursday briefing they would work "tirelessly" until snow removal is completed, and CPS and City Colleges would reopen Friday.
Blizzard affects Metra train schedule Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 5:30AMPublic transit agencies are scrambling to get trains and buses rolling for the Thursday morning rush.
Blizzard affects CTA, Metra service Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 5:30AMMetra plans to resume full service Thursday morning and CTA officials anticipate having everything back up and fully functioning by the morning rush.
Commuters can't beat the storm Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 1:11PMLeaving work early didn't do all that much good.
HOS Proposal Seems Likely to Lead to More Litigation Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 2:11AMEarly reaction to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's proposed changes in the hours of service rule indicates that the rule is likely to remain in litigation.
CTA driver 'gets' customer service Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 11:53PMDrivers' attitudes can brighten, ruin commute Jon Hilkevitch: One's mood brightens when greeted by CTA bus driver Darlene Coleman. The same cannot be said of many other drivers, according to CTA records of complaints.
When's the next bus? Pace testing signs to answer that Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 9:07PMDisplays would let passengers know if they have enough time to grab a coffee or buy a newspaper before boarding Imagine how helpful it would be if bus stops had signs that displayed when the next bus was due. Passengers would know at a glance if they had time to grab a snack or to stay warm somewhere.
Calendar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:22AMSubmissions for the Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Calendar Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 4:38AMSubmissions for the Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Calendar Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 4:39AMSubmissions for the Community Calendar are required 10 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or e-mailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com.
Modified CTA, Metra Service on the 4th Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 4:44PMCTA and Metra have implemented modified train schedules to accommodate large crowds expected at the Taste of Chicago and various Independence Day fireworks displays.
Finance Committee formed, eval tool adopted by Bernie board Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 11:13AMAt least two precedents were set during a lengthy meeting of Bernie School Board of Education Monday night. For the first time, the formation of a Finance Committee was approved by the board. The...
CTA to borrow to buy new L cars Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:48PMThe CTA is buying new L cars for the first time since the 1990s. And Red Light restaurant's executive chef, Jackie Shen, makes a plea to restore cuts in bus service.
CTA Doomsday Schedule: Day 2 Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 10:54AMThe Chicago Transit Authority's "Doomsday" schedule was implemented yesterday, but today is supposedly the day where riders will feel the cuts in service . I'm of the opinion CTA wasn't doing a bang-up job maintaining its bus routes and schedules when they had a full service schedule — a friend Saturday called CTA the "Chicago Tardiness Authority" — but I have to say that my trip from Bridgeport ...
CTA: Plan trips as service cuts take effect Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 9:41PMThe president of the Chicago Transit Authority says riders should plan their trips in advance as service cuts are expected to take effect this weekend.
CTA bus barn shut as cuts loom Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 9:40PMCTA officials expressed hope today that service cuts scheduled to go into effect on Sunday will be rolled back but made ready by shutting down one of the agency's oldest bus barns and decommissioning a number of older buses.
CTA: Plan trips as service cuts take effect Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 1:07PMAssociated Press - February 6, 2010 1:54 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - The president of the Chicago Transit Authority says riders should plan their trips in advance as service cuts are expected to take...
CTA bus barn shut as bus, train cuts loom Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 12:29PMCTA officials expressed hope today that service cuts scheduled to go into effect on Sunday will be rolled back but made ready by shutting down one of the agency's oldest bus barns and decommissioning a number of older buses. The cuts, effective Sunday, will result in bus service being reduced by almost one-fifth, and train operations seeing a 9 percent reduction. About 1,100 CTA employees will ...
CTA cuts start Sunday after last-minute talks fail Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:13PMCTA service cuts are set to begin Sunday after a last-minute negotiation session called Friday by Mayor Richard Daley failed to bring a resolution. As feared by public transit commuters, bus service will be cut by almost one-fifth, and train operations will undergo a 9 percent reduction. About 1,100 CTA employees will be laid off. "There wasn't really any new" proposals discussed during a ...
CTA Board Member in Car Accident on Election Night Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:09PMPhoto by Center for Neighborhood Technology . CTA Board Member Jacky Grimshaw made it to Governor Pat Quinn's election night party, but not without a few scrapes. According to the Sun-Times , Grimshaw's car was hit on North Lake Shore Drive by a taxi cab that had temporarily lost control in the snow. The cab changed lanes to regain control, hit the shoulder of the road and then hit Grimshaw's ...
User Generated Bus Stop Tags Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 6:02AMThe Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has a pilot program of just 42 bus stops with ID numbers to which you can text to find out when the next bus is coming.
Free rides on CUBS buses extended through end of year Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 2:42AMThis summer’s free bus rides were so popular, the Community Urban Bus System is extending them through the end of the year.
Chicagoâs $150M Millennium Park a stunning showcase of art, architecture Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 12:03PMI have never been very good at finding my way around Chicago — even though I was born in the city and lived in suburban Des Plaines for the first 22 years of my life.
Shuttle system gets back-to-school overhaul Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 2:59AMStudents already adjusting to the new school year will also be adapting to a revamped Northwestern shuttle system.
CTA to debut developer Web tools page Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 12:44PMOn Wednesday, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced that a developer tools Web page will soon be added to its agency Website. The page will allow developers to more easily download data needed to create new or updated applications that will help improve travel planning.
15 downtown bus routes temporarily rerouted for Oprah DETAILS Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 6:36AMCHICAGO (WBBM/CTA) -- Fifteen downtown CTA bus routes are being rerouted due to the closure of Michigan Avenue between Wacker Drive and Ohio Street for the taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show. The reroutes are in effect until approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9.
Fifteen Downtown Bus Routes to be Temporarily Rerouted Next Week Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 1:43AMCHICAGO - Fifteen downtown CTA bus routes temporarily will be rerouted due to the closure of Michigan Avenue between Wacker Drive and Ohio Street for the taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show. The reroutes are in effect from Sunday, September 6 at 10 p.m. until approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9.
Fifteen Downtown Bus Routes to be Temporarily Rerouted Today Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 1:43AMCHICAGO - Fifteen downtown CTA bus routes temporarily will be rerouted due to the closure of Michigan Avenue between Wacker Drive and Ohio Street for the taping of the Oprah Winfrey Show. The reroutes are in effect from Sunday, September 6 at 10 p.m. until approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9.
CUBS to offer free rides for three months to bolster ridership Thursday, June 25, 2009 @ 12:37AMEven if you don’t have a penny in your purse, you can still ride the bus this summer.
RTA still isn't using reform power it was granted Monday, June 1, 2009 @ 8:10AMAfter 18 months, elected officials, transit agency aren't ready for change The Regional Transportation Authority reform train hasn't left the station.