Transportation

While the selection of Ashland Ave. by The Chicago Dept. of Transportation (CDOT) and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), for Chicago's third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route sounds exciting, the devil is in the details.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) named Illinois to lead the multi-state procurement of next-generation locomotives for high-speed rail, Governor Pat Quinn announced Thurs., Mar. 21. Future railroad success ties to Wicker Park's history. 

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line train delays, which were as long as 20 minutes, ended about 11 a.m. Tues., Nov. 27.

Due to track issues between Rosemont and O'Hare, the CTA provided bus shuttle service around the affected area to passengers, according to Catherine Hosinski, CTA spokesperson.

There is no plan for any other repairs that would delay train service along the Blue Line between the airport and downtown.

With 1.6 million from federal funds to study Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on 21 miles along Ashland and Western Avenues, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is giving the public an opportunity to learn and

Make getting your city sticker easier. Go to Walter Burnett's 26th Ward Office, 1463 W. Chicago Ave., on Fri. June 17 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Scott Waguespack's 32nd Ward Office, 2657 N. Clybourn, on Thurs. June 16, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.; or Rey Colon's 35th Ward Office, 2710 N. Sawyer, on Fri. June 17 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.,

Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) in conjunction with 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack will be host a public hearing on Wed., Apr. 27, between 4 and 7 p.m.

Allow at least an extra half hour for your CTA communtea starting Monday. Though cuts do not include the Blue Line, they will affect certain bus lines in and around the community.