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CTA Blue Line service changes Friday thru Sunday -- Go Hawks!

Date: 
02/27/2014
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There are two Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line service changes starting  Fri., Feb. 28 and ending Sun., Mar. 2. 

The Jackson Stations' upper level transfer tunnel between the Adams-Jackson mezzanines of the Jackson Red and Blue line stations will be temporarily closed from Fri,, Feb. 28, from 9 p.m. to Sat,, Mar 1, at 5 a.m. 

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"Your New Blue" improvements start in March

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
02/27/2014
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Named Your New Blue, the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Blue Line O'Hare branch $492 million project is to take four years, beginning with work starting in March. A community meeting will be held in the Logan Square Library, 3030 W. Fullerton, on Thurs., Mar. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting includes both Aldermen, 32nd Ward Scott Waguespack and 1st Ward Proco "Joe" Moreno as well as CTA representatives.

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Blue Line train delays: Allow extra travel time

Date: 
02/26/2014
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Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line service is having

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Postponed: Western Ave. closure for Bloomingdale Trail bridge improvements

Date: 
02/05/2014
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The Feb. 7 to 9 closure of Western Ave. for the Bloomingdale Trail bridge has been postponed according to the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). Weather is the reason for the postponement. 

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BRT-Ashland generated over 1,100 responses

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
01/15/2014
BRTAssessment

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) received over 1,100 responses about the proposed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Ashland Ave., according to Lambrini Lukidis, CTA media representative. Results will not be available until spring. 

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Motorists urged to SLOW DOWN on Illinois roads

Date: 
01/07/2014
Caution

Road conditions are improving in some areas, but the majority of roads throughout the state are still snow and ice covered, says the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

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Community responds to Bus Rapid Transit on Ashland public meetings: Friday last day to submit your comments

Date: 
12/19/2013
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People filling out response comment cards at the CTA's Pulaski Park Public Meeting

"We have possibly hurt ourselves by talking about this project [Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Ashland] for too long," said Peter Skosey, Executive Vice President of the Metropolitan Planning Council on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight,"

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What will whole-picture impact really be if the Ashland-BRT is created as recommended?

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
12/08/2013
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What will the impact really be for hundreds of thousands of people not only along the route but also commercial and residential sites east and west of the route, if the Ashland-BRT goes in as recommended? Is that addressed in the 1,600-page Environmental Assessment report? 

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CTA and CDOT release Ashland BRT Environmental Assessment and announce next meetings

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
11/19/2013
BRTAssessment

With the release of the long awaited Environmental Assessment for the Ashland Rapid BusTransit (BRT) system, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announce Dec. 10 and 11 as the dates for two public meetings.

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Simple or complicated?: CTA and Pace Ventra fare payment system

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
10/08/2013
Turnstyle

Ventra is a new fare payment system for CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) and Pace riders that includes a Ventra Cards, Tickets and use of personal contactless, bank-issued credit and debit cards. 

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CTA service disrupted: Two Blue Line trains crash

Date: 
09/30/2013
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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.

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Blue Line derailment between O'Hare and Rosemont

Date: 
09/09/2013
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UPDATE:
Tracks cleared, operations running back on normal schedule.

A derailment of a north bound Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line EL train when approaching the O'Hare station at 11:30 a.m. on Mon., Sept. 9, is causing some travel delays.

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Cameras ready, shoot and pay: Chicago's Children’s Safety Zone cameras includes Humboldt Park

Date: 
08/27/2013
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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

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BRT good concept with devilish details … not a done deal for Ashland… your input is needed

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
08/21/2013
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Looking south at beginning point of proposed BRT Phase I--Ashland and Cortland 

In the last two weeks, the subject of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Ashland Ave. had residents, business owners and organizational people polarized on both ends of the subject with others trying to wrap their mind around the idea.

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"Chicago's parking meter deal is best in the world"…really?

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
07/17/2013
ParkingMeterBox

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. 

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Divvy bikes are ready for you

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
06/28/2013
PierceBoard

Divvy stations were installed in 75 sites this week. Friday, June 28, the bikes were distributed. Two locations in our area are on Pierce at Damen in Wicker Park as well as by East Village's Wells High School on the August side.

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Reminder: Vehicle stickers expire June 30 and 2014 sales move to a Year-Round Sales

Date: 
06/06/2013
CitySticker2014

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. 

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Chicago bike sharing system is coming to the Polish Triangle in Wicker Park

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
04/29/2013
DivvyBike

The Polish Triangle (Milwaukee Ave., Division St. and Ashland Ave.) one of Wicker Park's gateways, will be part of the Chicago Department of Transportation's (CDOT) new bike sharing program

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The devil is in the details for proposed BRT route on Ashland Avenue

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
04/22/2013
StRendering

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.

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Damen, Elston Fullerton intersection improvement project inches forward again

By: 
Elaine Coorens
Date: 
04/10/2013
CDOTPropDEF

An ordinance was introduced to City Council on Wed., Apr. 10, for the Mayor to purchase the land at Damen, Fullerton and Elston Avenues needed to make the new interchange possible.

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