http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/ The Chicago Transit mailing list. Devoted to the discussion of trains, buses, transit, urban traffic infrastructure issues, Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:13:04 GMT Larry M http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50983 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50983 Andre:  Are the DL60's with the new or old front windshideld design?  Our new DL60's have the new design with the first group showing the old color schene Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:46:10 GMT Adam H. Kerman http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50982 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50982 ... Taxes on hotel stays are a cop out, a way of our cowardly elected officials to argue that such and such a social program isn't vital because there's no Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:01:14 GMT cpaidock http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50981 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50981 The next meeting of Citizens Taking Action for public transit and passenger trains will be on Monday, July 6th, from 7 to 9:00 PM, at 77 W. Washington, on the Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:23:01 GMT Andre Kristopans http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50980 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50980 Not much to report this month. Deliveries of 40 and 60 foot flyers were completed and a few changed garages, that's all... 1000-2029: 1606-1620 even 103rd to Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:28:03 GMT Adam H. Kerman http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50979 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50979 ... I asked specifically about Jackson Blvd. Not only is it not going to be used as an entrance, but they closed it as an exit this morning for security, Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:32:49 GMT Harvey Kahler http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50978 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50978 What's crazy is no load-n-go with separate trains at Van Buren and Museum - its a long walk from Balbo and beyond to the Millennium Park station; and I imagine Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:57:00 GMT Adam H. Kerman http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50977 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50977 SouthWest Service has a special schedule for July 4. July 3, after the fireworks, trains to 57th, 63rd, Kensington, and the south suburbs will originate from Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:42:58 GMT nextstopchicago http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50976 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50976 ... That seems to be true for a certain number of suckers -- they'll pay the higher prices in order to save the 25 cents. It's pretty hilarious, really. At Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:05:32 GMT Harvey I Kahler http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50975 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50975 Yesterday, Amtrak Hiawatha #339 was still doing about 60 mph at the Sturtevant station; and didn't come to a stop for another 1/4 mile. It had to back into Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:30:49 GMT Harvey Kahler http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50974 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50974 One gripe is the "Early-Bird" parking rate for commuters encouraging driving in contradiction to a "Peak Pricing" strategy. For a variety of needs, Downtown Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:50:37 GMT Robert J. Matter http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50973 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50973 In the last year I spent $60,000 for my Mercedes-Benz, $4,000 for gas and maintenance, and $2,000 for insurance. Now you want me to pay a dollar to park!? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:33:06 GMT mikebennidict http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50972 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50972 ... Why are we even discussing this? obviously people can take the bus or train when they go downtown. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:53:46 GMT Adam H. Kerman http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50971 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50971 ... Isn't this a 50 year old discussion? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:35:13 GMT Andre Kristopans http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50970 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50970 ... There does come a point where people will start saying that parking fees are too high and shift their activites to where parking is cheaper or free. Of Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:50:53 GMT Adam H. Kerman http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50969 http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CHICAGOTRANSIT/message/50969 ... Considering that the suspect was armed, it is extremely fortunate that no one was injured or killed. Wow.