Impacted by transit shutdown? Share your story
Recently, transit service across the Chicago region was shut down in response to protests. This included buses, trains, Divvy bike […]
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Public engagement needed around Metra’s off peak service cuts
Metra recently announced a series of cuts to off-peak service on the Heritage Corridor, SouthWest Service, and North Central Service,
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CTA, Pace announce boarding changes to protect workers and riders
When we started advocating for rear door boarding on buses in 2017 in our Back on the Bus report and
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Transit operators need stronger protections
As of March 30, six CTA bus and train operators have tested positive for COVID-19. A Pace bus driver has
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Bike shops must stay open during possible “shelter in place” order
The next important step in the response to the growing threat of the coronavirus will likely involve a “shelter in
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Safety on CTA the right way
Active Trans joined with the local CTA bus and rail operator unions and several community groups to call on Chicago
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More police on transit doesn’t make everyone feel safe
Last Friday a Chicago Police Officer shot a CTA customer who was being detained for moving between train cars —
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All-door boarding coming to select CTA bus routes
If you ride the bus in Chicago, you’ve probably had this experience: You’re boarding a bus while a line of
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Will you help make Chicago’s streets safer?
Do you want to see better streets for biking in your Chicago neighborhood and throughout the city? Would you like
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Support bus lanes on South Halsted
Transit agencies are considering major upgrades to a busy bus route on Chicago’s Far South Side and in the South