CTA expands bus services across Chicago
With nearly 30 bus routes enhanced to align with ridership trends and Chicago's transit needs, the Chicago Transit Authority showcases its commitment to providing efficient, accessible transportation.
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With nearly 30 bus routes enhanced to align with ridership trends and Chicago's transit needs, the Chicago Transit Authority showcases its commitment to providing efficient, accessible transportation.
The past year has been exceptionally intense for the micro-mobility market. From the renaissance of Mobility-as-a-Service, through EU funds for local government units, to combatting transport divide, Tomasz Wojtkiewicz, CEO of Nextbike Poland, explores some of the key challenges and opportunities that have the potential to transform the whole of…
The Chicago Transit Authority initiates trials for next-generation fareboxes, promising smoother transactions and enhanced operational efficiency in its bid to modernise public transit.
Jennifer Henry, Director of Strategic Planning and Policy at the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), sat down with Intelligent Transport’s Halimah Haque to discuss the transformative Better Streets for Buses plan, highlighting its collaborative approach, community-centric design and the integration of emerging technologies to shape the future of accessible and efficient…
The Better Streets for Buses Plan promises to revolutionise Chicago's transit landscape, enhancing accessibility and reliability through strategic infrastructure investments and bus service improvements.
With enhanced reliability, increased height and improved durability, CTA's new and advanced ADA-compliant faregates will improve accessibility and security across its rail system by early 2024.
Lime's Gen4 Seated scooter combines the seated comfort of a bicycle with the ease of an e-scooter, resulting in a smooth, convenient and environmentally-friendly ride.
FTA allocates $20 million to enhance public transit in 47 distressed communities, creating job opportunities and improving accessibility for residents in low-income areas through targeted studies based on Census data.
CTA approves the $25.6 million renovation of Austin Green Line station, ensuring full accessibility for individuals with mobility devices through lift installation and other improvements.
In line with its commitment to achieve a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040, the new electric buses are set to arrive in early 2025, offering reduced emissions and cost savings for the Chicago Transit Authority.
In line with its electrification goals, CTA's new all-electric buses will serve Chicago's Far South Side on the #63 route, promoting equity and reducing air pollution in the communities that it serves.
By providing these recommendations, the operators, Bird, Lime, Spin and Superpedestrian, hope to foster stronger partnerships with cities and facilitate the growth of shared micro-mobility services across North America.
The Chicago Department of Transportation's updated cycling strategy outlines a community-driven approach to expanding the city's bike network, with a focus on providing low-stress options and filling gaps in the network.
For Intelligent Transport’s exclusive ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Gia Biagi, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation, discusses the key challenges and achievements that she has overcome and accomplished in her career to date, and explains how her strong desire to positively impact people and their neighbourhoods inspired…
CTA marks a steady post-pandemic recovery, as its ridership continues to grow, with an annual total of 243.5 million rides in 2022, an increase of over 47 million compared to the previous year.