Slow zone work accelerated; new digital advertising network
The CTA steps up slow zone works on the Brown and Red Lines. The CTA board Thursday OK'ed a $22.8 million contract for Brown work between Belmont and Western, and on the Red between Belmont and Sheridan. "Work to eliminate slow zones includes replacing wood rail ties and old tie
plates with 100 percent recycled plastic ties and insulated tie plates; and
replacing track," says the press release.
Red Line subway closed this weekend. As usual, the Red Line subway will be closed this weekend, with trains diverted to the El tracks. That's from 9 pm Friday till 3 am Monday. Also, next week southbound trains with "go over the top" from 9 pm till 5 am Monday through Friday. More slow zone work.
CTA seeks lower electricity rates. "The Chicago Transit Board today approved an ordinance authorizing CTA to solicit electricity supply proposals from authorized suppliers in an effort to lower the annual cost of supplying electricity to CTA trains and facilities." So says the press release. Good luck with that. And how come I can't do that?
CTA to announce digital ad network. A "media advisory" from the CTA notes that the CTA "will hold a press conference on Friday, April 11 at
the Southport Brown Line station to dedicate the newly-renovated station and
discuss a new digital advertising communications network." Huberman gave CTA Tattler a preview of the digital network during our coffee with Ron. More here.
Actually you can get your electric from another supplier.
I remember when I lived in Texas it was alot easier and more publicized, but the same applies here. Its most effective for medium to large consumers.
Here's a link to the ICC web site.
http://www.icc.illinois.gov/pluginillinois/electricchoice.aspx
Remember Comed and Amren are only transporters and supposedly don't make alot of money, however Comeds Parent company makes alot of money on the generation...take a look at your bill sometime.
Kevin
Posted by: KevinB | April 11, 2008 at 11:31 AM