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CTA considers standing-room-only L cars

Passengers can decide whether or not to get on a standing-room-only train car, which would be clearly marked
Via Sun-Times,
97 Reads | | Post a commentPublished July 16, 2008 - 2:55 PM
CTA considers standing-room-only L cars
The Loop, Chicago, Ill. —  

CTA riders on busy rush-hour lines could see some L cars designated as standing-room-only in the next few months.

That’s one measure in the works to deal with soaring L ridership prompted by higher gasoline prices.

The CTA also is considering making some trains “short turn” runs that would cover just the busiest stretches, to accommodate more passengers at rush-hour. For instance, a southbound Blue Line train might start at Jefferson Park, instead of O’Hare.

The transit agency — which reported today it saw a 6.9 percent increase in passengers last month — is also considering taking out seats on busy bus routes.

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