News All the latest from the Urban Transportation Center UTC Contributes to 65th Annual Transportation Research Forum Scholarly research on three different — but increasingly important — transportation topics were presented by researchers from the Urban Transportation Center during the 65th Annual Transportation Research Forum held April 4 and 5… RTA and CMAP discuss future of paratransit at Urban Transportation Center seminar The future of paratransit in metropolitan Chicago was addressed in a February 28, 2024, article published by Streetsblog Chicago, the online daily news site that covers a wide range of public transit and… UTC Media Insight on CTA Yellow Line Accident On the morning of November 16, a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Yellow Line train struck a snow removal device that was planned to be used for a training exercise. In the weeks since… Concerns About Safety on Trains After Crash on CTA Yellow Line According to the preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, a design flaw in the automatic breaking system was responsible for the November 16 accident on the Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line between… ‘L’ Stations Near Offices Have Seen Fewer Riders Return Than Those Located Near Parks, Urban Institute Analysis Shows A national research study revealed that CTA rapid transit stations near office properties had fewer riders since 2019, while ridership near stations with parks and recreational facilities showed an increase in riders. In… Facing Multiple Headwinds, Pace Preps for Full Debut of Rapid Bus Starting October 30, Pace Suburban Bus will expand its new Pulse Dempster Street service, which provides riders with a direct route from downtown Evanston to O’Hare International Airport, to daily service. In an… Using Maps to Address Inequities An article published October 13 by University of Illinois Chicago reports on the value of maps in tracking inequities in the urban landscape. The article, “For researchers tackling inequities, maps are a powerful… Governors State University to Lead National Research Program to Enhance Transportation Logistics Governors State University — in collaboration with the Urban Transportation Center, a research unit in the UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, and a consortium of other Illinois universities — has… Amtrak is the Climate-Friendly Option — If Extreme Weather Doesn't Disrupt Your Trip Extreme weather events driven by climate change in parts of the nation have led to an increased number of Amtrak train service cancellations and disruptions over the past few years. In an article… UIC Community Offers Thoughts in Memory of George Yanos In May, the Urban Transportation Center and greater CUPPA community learned news of the passing of George Yanos, a remarkable and dedicated man who served as Principal Research Programmer at the UTC for… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 13 Next