News All the latest from the Urban Transportation Center Addressing "Ghost" Buses and Passenger Safety on CTA The COVID-19 pandemic added new challenges to public transit systems, like the Chicago Transit Authority and others around the nation. Public transit ridership was already declining, and transit agencies were compelled to make… CTA Copes with Irregular Bus and Train Service A group of Chicago residents who ride Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains have undertaken a communications campaign to raise awareness for an increase in so-called “ghost” service, or instances where a ride… Outlook for Metra Challenging in Post-Pandemic Times Millions of dollars in federal money is helping Metra, Chicago’s commuter rail network, balance its budget over the next few years. However, the ongoing impact of the pandemic and a continued decline in… Addressing Cyclist Safety in Chicago The pandemic prompted more Americans to engage in cycling as a form of exercise or a mode to commute to work; one unfortunate aspect of this cycling boom is a dramatic increase in… Medill Reports Article on CTA Accessibility Ridership numbers can be pivotal in whether the Chicago Transit Authority moves forward with renovating a rapid transit station to make it more accessible to people with disabilities. UTC Director Dr. P.S. Sriraj… Three Honored with Krambles Awards for 2021 A doctoral candidate and master’s candidate from the UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) and a doctoral candidate from the UIC College of Engineering are recipients of the UIC George… CTA Service Disruption March 24 On Thursday March 24, commuters on the CTA Red, Brown and Purple lines were compelled to find an alternate way to get to work following a service disruption during the morning commute. Apparently,… Archived UTC Fall 2021 Seminar Series The UTC Fall 2021 Seminar Series featured presentations by leaders from Chicago area transportation service bureaus and the Regional Transportation Authority. All events were held on Zoom. Visit the items below to access recordings and… Platform Doors at CTA Rapid Transit Stations Installation of protective doors on Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit stations as a way to protect passengers was the focus of a CBS Channel 2 Chicago report March 4 that included commentary from… A Windfall for Infrastructure Billions in federal dollars to improve roads, bridges, public transit and other transportation infrastructure was the focus of an extensive Crain’s Chicago Business Forum Report, “A Windfall for Infrastructure.” Dr. Ps Sriraj, director… Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 14 Next
