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CDOT, CTA Pilot Pop-Up Bus Lanes
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are launching Pop-Up Essential Bus Lanes as part of a pilot on two of the city’s highest ridership routes, Chicago Avenue (#66) and 79th Street (#79). These temporary, dedicated lanes will prioritize bus service for essential workers and other transit riders by converting travel lanes in both directions to 24-hour dedicated bus lanes.
“CTA buses remain critical and reliable transit resources for those—especially on our city’s South and West Sides—who do not have the luxury of being able to work from home,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
The first phase of the Pop-Up Essential Bus Lanes will convert 7.6 lane miles to dedicated bus lanes, serving nearly 20,000 transit riders. The temporary bus lanes will be installed on three miles of 79th Street, from Cicero to Western, and 4.6 miles of Chicago Avenue, from Laramie to Ashland.
For comments, questions or concerns, please contact Paul Bubny
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