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Riders and business owners press CTA over Grand Avenue lane changes and Red Line outreach
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged CTA to support dedicated bus lanes on Grand Avenue and raised concerns about community outreach and contracting for the Red Line Extension. Speakers cited ridership figures, potential economic impacts, and asked CTA leadership to state an official position.
At the Dec. 10 Chicago Transit Authority board meeting, a string of public commenters urged the board to take a position on proposed changes to Grand Avenue and to improve outreach and contracting practices on the Red Line Extension.
Roger Romanelli of the Fulton Market Association asked CTA to support dedicated bus lanes on Grand Avenue from Wells to Ashland and to ask the mayor to withdraw opposition. He cited…
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