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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 11:17:16 AM Ignore PD Report Abuse Record gasoline prices in Chicago last year ultimately led to a huge boost in ridership in 2011, the CTA announced today. While high gasoline prices hurt motorists in Chicago, hitting a peak average of a whopping $4.522 last year, some fought back by riding the CTA's trains or buses. According to the CTA, ridership in 2011 totaled over half a BILLION rides, coming in at 531.9 million. The number rose 3% over 2010, and while it doesn't sound like a massive increase, it represents nearly 15 million more rides, which is an increase of 41,100 rides every day. Not too shabby! The total number of rides represented the most rides the CTA provided in two decades. According to the CTA, "The CTA’s 3 percent ridership gain outpaced... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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Record gasoline prices in Chicago last year ultimately led to a huge boost in ridership in 2011, the CTA announced today. While high gasoline prices hurt motorists in Chicago, hitting a peak average of a whopping $4.522 last year, some fought back by riding the CTA's trains or buses.

According to the CTA, ridership in 2011 totaled over half a BILLION rides, coming in at 531.9 million. The number rose 3% over 2010, and while it doesn't sound like a massive increase, it represents nearly 15 million more rides, which is an increase of 41,100 rides every day. Not too shabby!

The total number of rides represented the most rides the CTA provided in two decades. According to the CTA, "The CTA’s 3 percent ridership gain outpaced...

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Reishman Veteran Author Illinois Posts:384 Points:515,115 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 11:15:21 PM Ignore Reishman Report Abuse I don't trust anything in Chicago.
lildeno Veteran Author Chicago Posts:353 Points:137,000 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 11:12:13 PM Ignore lildeno Report Abuse CTA buses and trains extend into some of the surrounding suburbs with parking at stations.
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:751,730 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2012 11:34:46 AM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse yes its increased where I live also
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 2:06:46 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse how is the cta supposed to expand when it's constantly in the red?
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,093 Points:1,821,070 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2012 7:56:28 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse CTA is a BARGAIN! you can travel over 40 miles on a single fare of $2.25. I would take it but I would have to drive to get there and it costs an additional $3.50 to park... I take metra for 4.20 one way. It's $10 / $20 to park downtown...
yardslave Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,549 Points:595,830 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2012 5:05:56 AM Ignore yardslave Report Abuse We can do something....
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,975 Points:2,344,535 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2012 2:22:22 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle is, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
bobcatfan Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,592 Points:616,570 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 11:10:11 PM Ignore bobcatfan Report Abuse Mass transit works where mass transit exists.
2khawk Champion Author Iowa Posts:5,254 Points:927,050 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 11:09:08 PM Ignore 2khawk Report Abuse Do I take a cab to the bus stop 4 miles away from home or pay for parking my car all day near the bus stop? Then once I get 6 miles from work at the closest bus stop do I take a cab from there? I only live 8 miles from work. I'll just drive there.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,565 Points:2,444,160 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 11:02:20 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse take the bus, and leave the driving to us.
RAKARWOWSKI Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,990 Points:819,075 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 11:00:08 PM Ignore RAKARWOWSKI Report Abuse Why I say we need a 100% gas tax!
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,324 Points:1,530,400 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:59:50 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse Not for me.
txkrb Champion Author Texas Posts:1,558 Points:637,490 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:58:21 PM Ignore txkrb Report Abuse If it is available to you and convenient why not Cheaper than paying for gas, oil changes and repairs
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,256 Points:586,960 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:57:55 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Interesting...
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,207 Points:516,800 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:54:43 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse Mass transit is good, but not for everyone.
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,061 Points:1,730,260 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:49:32 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse what percent increase? recently
kc5jsu Rookie Author Texas Posts:34 Points:56,860 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:47:59 PM Ignore kc5jsu Report Abuse It is a sure double edged sword.
eblair54 Sophomore Author Missouri Posts:143 Points:436,250 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:44:18 PM Ignore eblair54 Report Abuse Its a double-edged sword: on the one hand, people discover how much cheaper public transportation is, but on the other, they realize just how much they miss their own private car.
RecountFL Champion Author Miami Posts:8,739 Points:1,500,910 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:40:36 PM Ignore RecountFL Report Abuse Don't know why articles keep saying record gas prices. Still a bit to go before reaching 2008 prices.
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:8,384 Points:2,302,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:38:06 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse ANYBODY WHO CAN RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION THESE DAYS WILL.
umitb Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:3,670 Points:842,465 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:37:54 PM Ignore umitb Report Abuse ok
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,846 Points:1,611,275 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:33:27 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,256 Points:586,960 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:33:06 PM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Great for them...
blazerbob91 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,135 Points:1,881,720 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:31:13 PM Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse Great for those who can use it.
TopGunn Champion Author Baltimore Posts:9,176 Points:2,614,330 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:29:43 PM Ignore TopGunn Report Abuse Sounds great for those who have it available.
wiwhite87 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,550 Points:665,340 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:29:09 PM Ignore wiwhite87 Report Abuse Well-linked mass transit is wonderful. Poorly strung together, disjointed, slow, poorly conceived mass transit systems are poor. I've seen both. I wish more of it were the former with enough ridership to keep it vibrant and linked to ALL places people want to go.
warlord1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:5,240 Points:1,033,025 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:28:44 PM Ignore warlord1 Report Abuse ok
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,470 Points:430,000 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:26:58 PM Ignore jorod55 Report Abuse Nat Gas, Propane or Diesel? Nothin's changed.
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,917 Points:1,574,005 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:24:06 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse mass transit is the way to go if you have access to it
LegoVasavouchi Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:1,659 Points:114,390 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:23:53 PM Ignore LegoVasavouchi Report Abuse Fascinating.
Skychief All-Star Author Florida Posts:724 Points:400,675 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:23:19 PM Ignore Skychief Report Abuse This is what the Admin wants.
Vetteblu Champion Author Denver Posts:2,665 Points:778,870 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:22:35 PM Ignore Vetteblu Report Abuse The whole country, not just Chicago.
crazycow2332 Champion Author Nashville Posts:1,217 Points:255,080 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:21:27 PM Ignore crazycow2332 Report Abuse grocery prices on the rise too...
SUPPER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:2,468 Points:1,287,645 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:19:53 PM Ignore SUPPER Report Abuse Ok
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,984 Points:1,111,375 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:18:39 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse "To the rest of you who aren't as blessed with mass transit- you still have options. It might not be fun riding a bus everyday, but there's still savings- the $50-$100 a month in car insurance, the $50-$150 a week in gasoline, the $25-$50 a month in upkeep, it all adds up! Save your car for when you really need it- for me- that's a trip out to the suburbs to get something from the home improvement store, but otherwise, it's the CTA." savings- the $50-$100 a month in car insurance, Save your car for when you really need it- for me- that's a trip out to the suburbs to get something from the home improvement store, So he is still paying car ins. or just driving without ins. on that day???? I do not want to live where there is CTA trains or buses...
MadTraveler Champion Author Idaho Posts:2,082 Points:572,100 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:16:33 PM Ignore MadTraveler Report Abuse Just what the govt wants.
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,300 Points:1,636,970 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:15:44 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse NOT A SHOCKER!
djm5x9 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,848 Points:519,230 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:15:23 PM Ignore djm5x9 Report Abuse Sucks for them . . .
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:14,874 Points:1,440,145 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:15:09 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse I usually head north of New York City instead of south into the city. Where I go, mass transit doesn't go. Most places are not like lower Manhattan.
opbpppofjf Rookie Author Gary Posts:23 Points:2,235 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:14:49 PM Ignore opbpppofjf Report Abuse Plus the fact you got to shell out at least a Hamilton to park, if you can find space in a cheap lot, and then, heaven forbid you need gas to get home...you feel like you been robbed!
lyons_coop Veteran Author Kansas Posts:411 Points:153,710 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:14:38 PM Ignore lyons_coop Report Abuse I'll stick to the open road...
tidalwave3 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,299 Points:1,461,900 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:09:19 PM Ignore tidalwave3 Report Abuse No buses here in the country
mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:09:02 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse shows consumers do what they have to in order to live within their means -- so why can't the feds do likewise?
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,891 Points:2,130,630 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:08:14 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse Good for Chicago.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,559 Points:1,511,155 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:05:23 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse An outrage
tessnlu Champion Author Missouri Posts:24,238 Points:1,106,265 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 10:02:15 PM Ignore tessnlu Report Abuse I liked riding the bus when I lived in KC KS.
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mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,222 Points:816,820 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 9:53:30 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse i guess no one wants to claim bankruptcy because of transportation???
kalynch228 Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:215 Points:40,870 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2012 9:48:13 PM Ignore kalynch228 Report Abuse I wish we had a bus system here but I live out in the country.