The Transit Task Force was formed in
the 1990s to vet plans for Metra station renovation.
It also addressed the largely successful overhaul and
upgrade of CTA bus routes on the South Side. In 2015
the Conference, through the TTF, was a founding member
of the Coalition for a Modern Metra Electric, advocating
for increased frequency, CTA-level fares in Chicago,
transferability to and coordinated schedules with CTA
and Pace via the Ventra Card, and cleaner, safer stations
on the Metra Electric lines (formerly the "IC").
In Summer/Fall 2019, TTF
noticed that members in our community have been expressing
dissatisfaction with CTA bus service to Hyde Park and
the South Side, particularly on the #6 Jackson Park
Express. TTF is proceeding to collect information and
advocate for improvements. Our initial meeting was November
13. We are preparing to communicate specific concerns
to CTA and to request data and information about the
route’s scheduling, ridership, public communication
about delays and other service issues. After evaluating
such material, we may schedule a public forum.
Here is link to CTA's #6
bus schedule https://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/6/bus-tt_6.pdf
Community members interested
in transit issues are invited to participate. Contact
Gary Ossewaarde and Roger Huff via email: transit@hydepark.org
Upcoming
events
CMME
- monthly planning meeting:
When: Generally third Thursday
Where: If interested, email: transit@hydepark.org
IPO forum- Chicago Style: What
the El? November 18
November
18, Monday, 6:30 pm. University of Chicago Institute
of Politics holds a forum "What the El? Transit
Equity in Chicago." Courtney Cobbs of Streetblog
Chicago. 5707 S. Woodlawn. Register (does not guarantee
a seat) at https://www.facebook.com/events/492456558015613/#.
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