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You wanted it? You got it. More "Going Public." A place to sound off, submit photos, suggest CTA solutions and get into discussions with your fellow riders. I'm Kyra Kyles and I'll be here for you answering questions, responding to your comments and bringing you the straight scoop on transit mysteries with an assist from the CTA. So come one, come all and we'll talk CTA 'till we get motion sick.


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  • Date: February 26, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 26 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    REDEYE'S GOING PUBLIC: Public transit problem solvers

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    Date: February 22, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 22 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    TRIBUNE: Cook-DuPage corridor project would extend Blue Line

    SUN-TIMES: Blue Line extension to Lombard in RTA's sights

    CTA TATTLER: The straight dope on CTA pension and retiree health care reform

    CTA TATTLER: Why can't Purple Line stop at Sheridan?

    ASK CAROLE: Purple Line and the Sheridan station

    NBC-Ch. 5: Weekend Track Work To Slow CTA Trains

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    Date: February 19, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 19 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    RedEye's Going Public: With Doomsday behind us, it’s time to clean up

    CTA Tattler: Seeking permanent prison break

    Ask Carole: Sunday, March 30th

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    Date: February 18, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 18 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    SUN TIMES: Alderman grilled CTA, then abstained

    CTA TATTLER: There's hope in CTA's $227 million capital plan

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    Date: February 14, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 14 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    TRIBUNE: CTA construction to reduce North Side Red Line service

    TRIBUNE: CTA Yellow Line to add weekend service

    SUN-TIMES: Construction at Belmont, Fullerton to cause delays for L riders

    CRAIN’S: Brown Line work to mean slower trains into Loop

    WBBM-Ch. 2: CTA Construction Project To Slow Morning Rush

    WLS-Ch. 7: CTA 'experiments' with weekend Yellow Line service

    WBBM-AM 780: CTA Yellow Line To Get Weekend Service

    SKOKIE REVIEW: Weekend Yellow Line service experiment

    CTA PRESS RELEASE: Technology Investment to Generate $2.3 Million Annual Savings

    CTA PRESS RELEASE: Eight Car Service to Begin on Brown Line with Next Phase of Three-Track

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    Date: February 12, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 12 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    *Do you write about the CTA on your blog, or do you know of a good CTA blog? Post a link in the comments section of this post!

    REDEYE: Who knew the CTA was so inspirational?

    CTA TATTLER: CTA office staff - including Ron - pitch in for big snow removal jobs

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    Date: February 11, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 11 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    TRIBUNE: Family of woman killed by bus sues CTA

    TRIBUNE: CTA slow zones have travel times back on the rise

    SUN-TIMES: Family suing CTA bus driver in woman's death

    WBBM-Ch. 2: Family Sues CTA After Bus Driver Kills Loved One

    WMAQ-Ch. 5: Man Found Dead On CTA Train

    WMAQ-Ch. 5: Family Seeks Witnesses To Woman's Death By Bus

    WLS-Ch. 7: Autopsy planned for man found dead on train at O'Hare

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    Date: February 07, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 7 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    CHICAGO TRIBUNE: City tax hike puts cap on CTA bailout

    CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Realty transfer tax hike gives seniors a break

    WBBM-Ch. 2: CTA Working To Reduce Frustrating 'Bus Bunching'

    WBBM-Ch. 2: Drama Between Daley, Aldermen Over Tax Plan

    CTA TATTLER: Aldermen try to "Blago" property transfer tax before OK'ing it

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    Date: February 06, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 6 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    REDEYE: CTA rules, rail cars on riders' minds

    CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Daley opposes aldermen seeking to influence CTA, force plastic-bag recycling

    CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Daley to Council: Approve transfer tax to help CTA

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    Date: February 05, 2008
    The CTA Gazette - Feb. 5 edition

    Posted by Jimmy Greenfield

    Scanning the local papers, TV and radio stations, and blogs for CTA news and views.

    REDEYE: (A few) CTA mysteries solved

    CHICAGO TRIBUNE: City panel delays vote on CTA real estate tax

    CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Committee wants strings attached before agreeing on real estate tax increase

    CTA TATTLER: Vote with the transit mess in mind on Election Day

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