Local riders weigh IC and CTA cuts in Hyde Park survey
Hyde Park and near south residents show mixed views on ICG and CTA service cuts. A daytime telephone survey finds most unaffected residents ambivalent while those dependent on transit express strong opposition, citing higher fares, poorer schedules, and fear for community mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Stern
Steve Freedkin
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Chicago Transit Authority
Hyde Park
Near South
Herald
CTA
ICG
Frank Frandzel
Park Forest
Beating Transportation Cuts Hyde Park Cyclist Organizes Car Pool
Pam Haley of Hyde Park plans a group bike commute to the Loop to counter CTA and Illinois Central cuts. She invites others to ride together after reading of cyclist troubles in the Herald. Five replies already, call 288 8561 evenings to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Parker
CTA
Illinois Central
Pam Haley
Hyde
Haley
Hyde Park Kenwood Conference opposes IC service cuts
The Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference executive committee unanimously opposed Illinois Centrals reduced train service with 388 daily stops dropping to 297. Non rush-hour service is now half hourly 9am to 4:30pm and hourly after 6:30pm. The group seeks hearings and regulatory action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Illinois Commerce Commission
Hyde Park - Kenwood
HPRCC
Sharon Jeffrey
Lawrence Bloom
James W. McLane
Cost of Living Council
Vio
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Lillie Mae Thomas
S. Woodlawn
Barbara Anglin
35Th St
King Drive
Gladys McHugh
Dorchester
Willie Roberson
South
Louise Harris
S. Indiana
David Lichtenstein
54Th PL
University of Chicago
Michael Duffy
Lambert King
5050
S. East End
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
South Kenwood
Denis J. Daly
Hyde Park Bank and Trust Company
David B. Midgley
Neighborhood Club
William Sales
Edith Lucio
Cora Hewlett
Margaret Zieger
E. 55Th Street
Ashjian
Oriental
Paul Sourian
Sourian Rug Cleaners
Bloom
E. 55Th
Kiddy Kicks Children’s Shoe Specialist
E. 53Rd Street
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