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View from the wheel: Why are all the buses stacked together?
A “bus bunch” on the 66 eastbound to Navy Pier. If these two buses are on top of each other, you can bet someone is waiting for a delayed bus elsewhere on the line. Photo credit: Steven Vance, via Flickr
An event to plug: September 2nd | A...
How to Read a CTA Bus “Run Paddle”
This piece is written by an anonymous CTA Bus Operator.
A “run paddle” is the basic document describing how a particular CTA bus operator goes about their day. These schedules (and issues keeping to them) define CTA rider experience, and I...
In Chicago, only 9% of shootings result in an arrest
Two upcoming events:
- August 19th | Let’s Talk Housing with Ald. Bennett Lawson: Join A City That Works, Strong Towns Chicago, Chicago Growth Project, Abundant Housing Illinois, Lakeview Urbanists, and whatever other pro-housing groups...
How the next mayor should think about our fiscal challenges
First, a few upcoming events to flag:
- New to announce: On September 2nd, we’ll be chatting with Matt Brewer, former CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority and candidate for Mayor of Chicago. Come hang out with us at Jefferson Tap from 5...
A plan to cut construction costs
Three upcoming events to flag: Big Tent Urbanist Party on August 13, Keep Families in the City on August 16, and A Conversation With Ald. Bennett Lawson on August 19.
Daniel Koslovsky is a recurring contributor for A City That Works...
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