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22-R-85
Regarding C.T.A. Service Reductions
•
WHEREAS, the Chicago Transit Authority has proposed certain bus and
rapid transit service reductions which will affect the City of Evanston;
and
WHEREAS, these proposed service reductions include the elimination
of bus service within the City of Evanston on Saturdays, the
discontinuation of all rapid transit service within the City of Evanston.
after 8:00 P.M., and the closure of two rapid transit stations within the
City of Evanston, the Noyes Street station, and the Foster Street station;
and
WHEREAS, these proposed C.T.A. service reductions and station
closures will cause serious hardship for Evanston residents and employees
of Evanston businesses and institutions who must rely on public
transportation; and
WHEREAS, such reductions in service will seriously diminish the
• ability of the City of Evanston to attract new business and industry, and
to provide employment opportunities and tax relief for Evanston
residents:
NOW, THREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Evanston, County of Cook, does urge that the Chicago Transit Authority
reconsider the aforementioned proposed service reductions and determine
alternative measures to effect cost reductions.
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Adopted: fAlla
O , 1985.
Approved: / , 1985.
Attes :
• City lerk