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BRT in Gapers' Block

 

An interesting article about Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) being studied in Chicago; benefits, requirements (streets being considered must have (or create) a bike lane).

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Just a guess, but it's likely different funding sources.  Express CTA buses drain current operating budget, while BRT is funded largely by federal "congestion mitigation and air quality" grants.

You’re invited to attend a CTA Open House Meeting

CTA presents results of Environmental Assessment of proposed Ashland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit project; holds formal public hearings as part of continued public dialogue

An Environmental Assessment (EA), providing a detailed assessment of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of Bus Rapid Transit on Ashland Avenue, has recently been completed.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration is requesting the public provide comments on the EA and the project.

All interested parties are invited to review the EA and attend open house meetings being held for this project.

These meetings are the latest steps in the agencies’ ongoing efforts since 2012 to solicit public comments. Comments provided will help shape the detailed designs for the project corridor.

The project is proposed to improve transit speed and reliability and enhance the pedestrian environment. The project corridor extends north-south along Ashland Avenue from Irving Park Road to 95th Street. Phase 1 of the project would implement BRT along 5.4 miles of Ashland Avenue between Cortland Street and 31st Street. Outside of the Phase 1 limits, the BRT service would make stops curbside at the future BRT station locations, using existing curbside local bus stops until future Phases are built.

The EA has been completed in accordance with federal requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and 23 CFR 771.119.

Open House Meetings will be held at the following times and locations:


Tuesday, December 10, 2013
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Benito Juarez Community Academy

1450 W. Cermak Road | Chicago, IL 60608
Served by Pink Line (18th Street) and CTA Bus Routes #9, #21, and #60

Wednesday, December 11, 2013
6:00-8:00 P.M.
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse

1419 W. Blackhawk Street | Chicago, IL 60642
Served by Blue Line (Division) and CTA Bus Routes #9 and #56

Information presented will be the same at all meetings.
All facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.

The open house meetings are opportunities to learn more about the project
and provide formal comments on the EA and Ashland Avenue BRT Project.
 


A copy of the EA is available for review online at www.transitchicago.com/AshlandBRT
or at the following locations:

  • CTA Headquarters, 567 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60661
    (weekdays from 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.)
  • Chicago Public Library Locations:
  • Lincoln Belmont, 1659 W. Melrose Street Chicago, IL 60657
  • West Town, 1625 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
  • West Englewood, 1745 W. 63rd Street Chicago, IL 60636
  • Lozano (Pilsen), 1805 S. Loomis Street, Chicago, IL 60608
  • Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60605

Written comments may be submitted in one of two ways:

  • Via e-mail to AshlandBRT@transitchicago.com
  • Via U.S. mail to Chicago Transit Authority, Attn: Joe Iacobucci, 567 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60661

To be part of the formal record for the EA, comments must be submitted by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2013.

If you require an interpreter, including sign language services, or other accommodations at this open house meeting, please contact Maria-Teresa Roman, CTA Government and Community Relations Officer, at least five days prior to the public hearing at (312) 681-2704 or  mroman@transitchicago.com.
 


How else can you learn about the project?
Visit: www.transitchicago.com/AshlandBRT
e-mail: AshlandBRT@transitchicago.com
Customer Information: 1-888-YOUR-CTA (1-888-968-7282)
Para información en español, llame al (312) 681-2704
 

 

 

Chicago Transit Authority | 567 W. Lake Street | Chicago, IL 60661

 

 

Yay! Support Ashland BRT!!!

I still haven't seen anything about needing to acquire a fleet of buses with left side doors and how the driver would handle fares unless the driver's position is switched to the right.

What's the secondhand market for Dennis Darts like?

Driver doesn't handle fares in true BRT- you pass through a turnstyle like boarding the train.
 
Tricolor said:

I still haven't seen anything about needing to acquire a fleet of buses with left side doors and how the driver would handle fares unless the driver's position is switched to the right.

What's the secondhand market for Dennis Darts like?

That helps, but what about the left-door buses?

Dunno.  Seperate platforms?
 
Tricolor said:

That helps, but what about the left-door buses?

What about them? The project cost includes the cost of buying a new fleet with left door buses.

Tricolor said:

That helps, but what about the left-door buses?

I didn't see anything on the site about needing to buy a dedicated fleet.  Where was the budget linked?

The BRT proposal has always included the specialized vehicles.  They're articulated buses with platform level entrances like they use in other cities that have BRT.  We were told you would be able to take your bike onto the bus like a train (presumably with the same blackout hours.)
 
Tricolor said:

I didn't see anything on the site about needing to buy a dedicated fleet.  Where was the budget linked?

Okay, I found a sentence mentioning new vehicles and an estimate of 24 needed on the route at peak times.  I'm curious about where the buses will come from and how much they're expected to cost.  I like transit stuff.  And cars, trucks, trains and boats for that matter.

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