Carlos Ramirez Rosa (35th) introduced a resolution signed by 34 alders calling for a public hearing on CTA service. In the meantime, it was great to hear at today’s City Council meeting that alderpersons are making some noise on this issue. Streetsblog Chicago will be running a full op-ed on the subject tomorrow. Gas is crazy expensive and we have the existing infrastructure to get people downtown! People will use the L again if it runs on time! All I want is to board a train in a timely manner. I love summer in Chicago but I am BEGGING to return to normal service on the weekends. The problem has been exacerbated by the infuriating ghost train and bus problem, where customers told on the Bus and Train Tracker that runs are approaching, only to have them disappear off the screen before they arrive. Morning Schedule (AM) Blandin Hub (15 Blandin Ave.If there’s one thing most Chicagoans can agree on nowadays, it’s that CTA service has become unacceptably unreliable, with frequent gaps in scheduled service due to COVID-19-related labor shortages, especially at night and on weekends. Passengers can hail MWRTA buses by waving.

The MWRTA uses the Flag Down System which allows buses to stop anywhere along their routes to pick up passengers, where it is safe to do so. For up to the minute bus information, please call the MWRTA at 50 or visit for GPS tracking. Scheduled Times are only approximate please wait for the MWRTA ten minutes in advance of scheduled times to assure not missing the bus.

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