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Posts in category "El-level view"

CTA's Claypool honors Brit for completing "L Challenge"

Once again, CTA President Forrest Claypool has recognized a person for traveling through every CTA rail station in a single day. In August, Claypool honored three students for completing the “L Challenge.” Now the British man who inspired the students and holds the unofficial record has earned his day in the spotlight. Adham Fisher recently... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
October 10, 2011 at 7:53 am
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CTA footbridges offer some startling views

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Today’s post is direct ripoff from Steven Vance over at Grid Chicago, who last month had a nice piece noting that CTA footbridges over tracks were becoming extinct. The footbridge at Belmont Red/Purple/Brown  station (second photo, by Steven) was demolished to make way for the remodeled station. Steven also posted a link to a Flickr... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
October 4, 2011 at 7:15 am
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Lakeview plan turns space on Brown Line into park

There are many severely underutilized spaces under the elevated tracks throughout the city. The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce wants to do something about that on at least one block in its Lakeview Area Master Plan. During the planning process, researchers noted that Lakeview contains only 0.2 acres of open space per 1,000 residents, while the... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
March 15, 2011 at 8:50 pm
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A very early commute for families (dads too) to school and work

Yesterday I wanted to get to work about a half hour earlier than usual, so I got to my “L” stop a little bit before 7 am. Right away I noticed three different dads escorting their kids to school, something I had never seen when I usually ride 30 minutes later. One dad had three... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
January 26, 2010 at 9:06 pm
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CTA's Holiday Train holds magical moments

When boarding the CTA’s Holiday Train, your senses are instantly bombarded — light, sound, smell, and even taste if you like candy canes. About 15 CTA Tattler readers rode the train with Santa Saturday. Check out the photo slideshow below. And thanks to all of you for making it a good time, and sharing good... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
December 13, 2009 at 5:33 pm
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Holiday Train to spread good cheer starting this weekend on Red and Purple Lines

It’s back! The long-awaited Holiday Train will thrill passengers young, old and in between starting around noon Saturday at the Howard station, heading south on the Red Line. The detailed schedule for Saturday is here; Sunday’s schedule is here. The general schedule is here. The Holiday Train is made up of six heavily decorated train... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
November 18, 2009 at 7:09 pm
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Smooth jazz band to entertain on bumpy El ride Sunday

On Sunday, take the Jazz Train, in lieu of the A Train. A jazz trio will entertain riders on a special charter train from 1 till 3 pm Sunday. The Library stop at State and Van Buren will be the starting and end point for this special event, a part of the Chicago Jazz Festival... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
August 18, 2009 at 12:08 pm
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Max-capacity rail cars maxed out by CTA

As huge throngs of people made their way our of Grant Park Friday night after viewing the fireworks, some Brown Line riders might have done a double take in boarding one of the CTA’s three “max-capacity” rail cars. These train cars have most of the seats removed to allow for greater capacity. These rail cars... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
July 5, 2009 at 12:25 pm
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Onboard manicure spiffs up this guy's nails; challenging the annoying rant

Seen on the southbound Red Line at 7:30 am: A woman in her mid-20s lovingly gives a full manicure to a guy around 30 years old. She trims his cuticles as he rests his hand daintily on her purse. She cleans the nails with polish remover and files away as the guy gives encouragement and... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
June 7, 2009 at 6:14 pm
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Bino White riffs eloquently on the CTA experience

A new rap video about the CTA articulates all the thoughts many of us have about our transit experience. Bino White, aka, comedian Joe Hanson, has many good lines in the video, including: “You can ride the El, you can ride the bus, if you don’t mind the smell.” “There’s no reason for you to... Read more »
By Kevin O'Neil,
April 29, 2009 at 7:08 pm
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