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    Jan 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. RTA replaces thousands of reduced-fare cards

    The Regional Transportation Authority has been forced to replace more than 10,000 damaged or malfunctioning reduced-fare permits issued to senior citizens since the summer, transit officials said Tuesday.
    Tribune reporter
    The Regional Transportation Authority has been forced to replace more than 10,000 damaged or malfunctioning reduced-fare permits issued to senior citizens since the summer, transit officials said Tuesday. The situation has left thousands of seniors...

    Tags: Metra, Chicago Transit Authority, Credit and Debt, Rod Blagojevich

    2. Jan 18, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. RTA turns down PR contract

    Against a bleak funding outlook, the board that oversees the Chicago area's mass transit agencies today rejected a proposed public relations contract totaling up to $1.7 million to try to squeeze tens of billions of dollars out of Washington.
    Tribune reporter
    Against a bleak funding outlook, the board that oversees the Chicago area's mass transit agencies today rejected a proposed public relations contract totaling up to $1.7 million to try to squeeze tens of billions of dollars out of Washington. The...

    Tags: Metra, David Axelrod, Public Transportation, Barack Obama, Chicago Transit Authority

    3. Jan 18, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. A look into our story about "CTA overtime in overdrive"

    After months of wrangling over data, it wasn't until Dec. 23 that CTA officials dropped a bombshell to finally explain why their figure for overtime paid to employees was millions of dollars lower than the number the Tribune arrived at by analyzing the payroll.
    After months of wrangling over data, it wasn't until Dec. 23 that CTA officials dropped a bombshell to finally explain why their figure for overtime paid to employees was millions of dollars lower than the number the Tribune arrived at by analyzing the...

    Tags: Forrest Claypool, Facebook, Career and Workplace, Employees, Chicago Transit Authority

    4. Jan 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Next phase of Wacker reconstruction reopens one intersection, closes 2 others

    Wacker Drive will be closed at the intersections of Monroe and Adams streets starting Monday until next summer and the Madison Street intersection also will reopen Monday as part of the next phase of the $300 million Wacker reconstruction, city officials said today.
    Tribune reporter
    Wacker Drive will be closed at the intersections of Monroe and Adams streets starting Monday until next summer and the Madison Street intersection also will reopen Monday as part of the next phase of the $300 million Wacker reconstruction, city...

    Tags: Reconstruction, Travel, Traffic, Transportation, Transportation

    5. Dec 8, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. First mannequins, now flags to boost pedestrian safety

    First came mannequins representing pedestrians killed in vehicle crashes in Chicago, and on Thursday crossing-the-street flags flapped in the breeze as the next installment in a new safety campaign aimed at drivers called “It’s Up to You.’’
    Tribune reporter
    First came mannequins representing pedestrians killed in vehicle crashes in Chicago, and on Thursday crossing-the-street flags flapped in the breeze as the next installment in a new safety campaign aimed at drivers called “It’s Up to You.&...

    Tags: Travel, Health and Safety at School, Transportation, Hospitals and Clinics, Health

    6. Dec 12, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. CTA gets federal grant to end O'Hare-Blue Line slow zones

    The Chicago Transit Authority will receive a $20 million federal grant to complete slow zone repairs on the O'Hare branch of the Blue Line, Sen. Dick Durbin, D., Ill., announced Monday.
    Tribune reporter
    The Chicago Transit Authority will receive a $20 million federal grant to complete slow zone repairs on the O'Hare branch of the Blue Line, Sen. Dick Durbin, D., Ill., announced Monday. The funding will be used to eliminate slow zones on 3.6 miles of...

    Tags: Dick Durbin, U.S. Department of Transportation, Chicago Transit Authority

    7. Dec 16, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. CTA removes all new rail cars as precaution

    All of the CTA's new rail cars have been pulled from service as a safety precaution pending the outcome of testing after inspections turned up multiple irregularities in the appearance of steel wheel components, transit officials said today.
    Tribune reporter
    All of the CTA's new rail cars have been pulled from service as a safety precaution pending the outcome of testing after inspections turned up multiple irregularities in the appearance of steel wheel components, transit officials said today.   It means...

    Tags: Robert Kelly, Forrest Claypool, Chicago Transit Authority, Passenger Cars

    8. Dec 7, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. IDOT 'safe driving' spokesman busted for DUI, remains on the job

    An Illinois Department of Transportation official who has represented the agency at events about safe driving remains on the job following his arrest last month for allegedly driving drunk.
    An Illinois Department of Transportation official who has represented the agency at events about safe driving remains on the job following his arrest last month for allegedly driving drunk. Carmen W. Iacullo, 58, was arrested Nov. 20 in west suburban...

    Tags: Randy Babbitt, Health and Safety at Work, Irving Park, Chicago, Transportation

    9. Dec 19, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Redbox to rent movies, games at CTA stations

    If the experience of riding the CTA isn't already a bit like watching a movie, transit passengers can now pick up a film or video game for rental at some rail stations.
    Tribune reporter
    If the experience of riding the CTA isn't already a bit like watching a movie, transit passengers can now pick up a film or video game for rental at some rail stations. Redbox rental kiosks have been installed at the Wellington station on the Brown...

    Tags: Rentals, Entertainment, Chicago Transit Authority, Movies, Services and Shopping

    10. Dec 1, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. CTA rehires laid off rail car cleaners

    The last 25 CTA rail car cleaners who were laid off last year will return to work this month under an agreement announced Thursday that also extends an apprenticeship program to give a second chance to convicted criminals released from prison.
    Tribune reporter
    The last 25 CTA rail car cleaners who were laid off last year will return to work this month under an agreement announced Thursday that also extends an apprenticeship program to give a second chance to convicted criminals released from prison. The...

    Tags: Unemployment, Robert Kelly, Unions, Career and Workplace, Work Rules Contract Issues

    11. Dec 22, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. RTA calls commuter tax-break cut 'not good'

    The amount of income that commuters who use mass transit will be eligible to shelter from taxes to pay their fares drops on Jan. 1 to $125 a month from the current $230 a month, while the tax-free parking benefit for drivers will increase from $230 to $240 a month, officials said today.
    Tribune reporters
    The amount of income that commuters who use mass transit will be eligible to shelter from taxes to pay their fares drops on Jan. 1 to $125 a month from the current $230 a month, while the tax-free parking benefit for drivers will increase from $230 to...

    Tags: South Shore, Travel, Metra, Commuting, Transportation

    12. Dec 14, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Retrofits planned for new CTA rail cars

    Only 40 of the 706 new rail cars that the CTA ordered are in service and already retrofits are being planned to improve the experience of customers, transit officials said today.
    Tribune reporter
    Only 40 of the 706 new rail cars that the CTA ordered are in service and already retrofits are being planned to improve the experience of customers, transit officials said today. Full-color LED destination signs will be added to the front and sides of...

    Tags: Hybrid Vehicles, Chicago Transit Authority, Fuel-efficient Vehicles

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