Getting to and from Transit
Getting to and from Transit
Using transit in Chicago means more than just stepping onto a bus or train. Residents need comfortable, accessible sidewalks and crossings for the first and last legs of each trip. For many, public transit is the only option for everyday travel in the city; this includes youth, older adults and people with disabilities. Transit also goes hand in hand with Chicago’s bike network, many people lock up their bikes at transit stop each day or bring them along on buses and trains.
For more information about transit including fares and schedules, please visit the CTA site: Chicago Transit Authority
CDOT includes sidewalk repairs as part of larger Complete Streets projects to make bus stops more accessible.
Pedestrian infrastructure improvements like bumpouts and refuge islands are installed strategically by CDOT to allow people to cross safely and access bus stops and rail stations.
Divvy bikeshare locations are planned with tranist access in mind. More than 80% of Divvy stations are within 500 ft. of a CTA bus stop.
Many people use biking as a "first and last-mile" connection for transit trips. CDOT uses transit hubs as key destinations for network planning and many CTA stations have bike parking inside and outside.
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