Transportation

Update:

The train, that rammed the Blue Line train at 7:44 a.m. stopped at the Harlem station (Forest Park), consisted of two "good" cars and two that were to be repaired in Niles. It had no personnel on board.

Chicago began its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program on Mon., Aug. 26, to increase safety, reduce speeding and fund critical safety programs. A test went on line, producing warnings to speeding drivers

According to Kent Rowey in the New York Times' DealBook, The "Chicago Metered Parking System is considered one of the world’s best." It is a perfect example of how public-private partnerships can solve the fiscal problems of cities. 

With the intent to have City vehicle sticker expiration dates on a 6-month separation from the State license sticker expiration date, this is the last cycle for the expiration of City and State vehicle stickers on the same day. 

While this June 30 is the expiration date for Chicago vehicle stickers and Illinois vehicle license plate stickers, in 2014 the City sticker will renew 6 months from your State license plate sticker. 

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.,