Making the CTA a world-class transit system means extending its services to the places it currently underserves.
Topic: CTA
Awareness in the red
University’s insufficient publicity of Red Line closure at odds with mission of facilitating city engagement.
Amidst five-month Red Line closure, alternative transit options abound
The Green Line, CTA buses, and the Metra can reach popular Red Line destinations, but students should account for extra travel time and more crowded conditions than usual.
CTA Board to vote on extending UChicago bus contract
Despite an announcement made earlier this school year that the University would terminate its contract with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in August, the CTA Board will vote on an agreement to maintain the service at a monthly Board meeting…
How to launch a shuttle
SG and student enthusiasm regarding Roosevelt shuttle revamp crucial to improving this valuable service.
Hyde Park, South side residents get red light on Red Line
The Red Line Reconstruction Project will forge straight ahead this May-October, closing a door for Hyde Park residents over the summer to trek downtown using this train.
New stops possible after bus revamp
The 170s CTA bus routes’ replacement will most likely be a private company and may provide additional stops.
Halftime report
Some ongoing campus issues to keep in mind as the academic year reaches its midpoint.
Chicago Cards get the boot
An updated system will phase out all Chicago Cards and magnetic stripe cards by 2014.
CTA changes extend, eliminate transit options
The X28 is among the bus routes being eliminated, while the 6 and 28 bus routes and the Red and Green Line train routes are all being expanded.
CTA’s 170, 171, 172 have run their courses
According to an announcement made to the Transportation and Security Advisory Board (TSAB), the University of Chicago will discontinue its partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) this August. In order to replace student transportation provided by the CTA 170,…
Letter: Transloc responds
In response to “Bump in the NightRide” (November 15)
Throwing transit for a loop
To live up to its own advertising, the University should make it easier to get out of Hyde Park, into the city.
A man, a mission, a new Metra
One former Chatham resident has drafted a proposal for solving the South Side’s transit woes, which most—but not all—have discounted.
Navigating NATO: a primer
As world leaders descend on McCormick Place this weekend to debate the finer points of military strategy and fiscal policy, Chicago residents from Rogers Park to Calumet Heights will have to cope with road shutdowns, CTA delays, and the closure…
CTA thefts spark concern
A series of phone thefts on public transportation has drawn student concern.
Kenwood receives first of city’s CTA displays
Outside Kenwood Academy, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a $3.8 million project on Thursday that will add arrival time displays at bus stop shelters throughout the city.
Green market on 61st gets greenbacks
The 61st Street Farmers’ Market was awarded a $61,000 grant last week by the USDA to expand its operations and start other green markets.
New website and app make catching shuttles easier
Last week the Office of Transportation, in partnership with SG, introduced a system that allows students to track in real-time the movements of U of C buses and shuttles.
Procrastination par excellence
Have fun putting off until tomorrow what you could have done today
Resurrecting the U-Pass
With U-Pass, students would enjoy Chicago conveniently and cheaply
CTA cuts #55 and #6 service, threatening downtown travel
The 55 Garfield and 6 Jackson Park Express routes will operate less frequently, and the 6 will begin running later in the morning and make its final runs at 12:30 a.m.
Edible garden at 5710 celebrates Hyde Park history
Organizers will donate the fall harvest to a local food pantry in an attempt to teach residents about the importance of knowing from where their food comes.
Students say transportation changes may leave some out in the cold
The campus bus system will be revamped next year to tailor to students’ needs as they move away from Shoreland and into the new South Campus dorm.
Admin to consider new CTA route, shuttle service
New transportation system UchicaGO could use GPS in buses to text arrival times to students
Clinical trials
Even more concerning is a recent report on the blog Hyde Park Progress that the University-run clinic on East 47th Street will shutter its doors for good by April.
CTA-approved #173 bus route proposed to service new dorm
New, more expensive bus route nears final stages of approval; would replace least-used CTA route
Hyde Parkers learn the nitty gritty of development at urban planning exercise
“When three people meet on a corner they form five committees,” said 36-year Hyde Park resident Cal Audrain. Perhaps that’s why another model block exercise was held in Hyde Park last week.
Embattled #171 bus stop will stay intact
After month-long negotiations, Facebook protests, and squabbles over parking shortages, the future of the #171 bus stop is safe for now. Fifth-ward Alderman Leslie Hairston announced her decision to keep the stop to an audience of about 40 University and…
Future of #171 stop uncertain
Alderman Leslie Hairston has agreed in a letter to President Robert Zimmer to delay her final decision on the removal of the #171 bus stop at South University Avenue and East 57th Street until she has held a meeting to…
Alderman to cut #171 stop on 57th Street
In order to create space for four parking spots, Chicago Fifth Ward alderman Leslie Hairston asked the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) last Friday to remove the #171 bus stop at East 57th Street and South University Avenue. Though CTA officials,…