You fin’ de raise up and get yo travel on…
Middle Americans in Chicago aren’t leaving their personal vehicles for mass transit anytime soon. First impression of the Blue Line? O’hare was modern and nice looking. Not bad, this could be nice… Rosemont station? good… I was congratulating myself on how much I saved by staying outside the city and by not having to rent a car. But then every next platform stop — sucks — downtown commercial district as well — ick. The CTA needs to update and modernize. The infrastructure is old fashioned dingy and dirty. The visual assault enhances the perception that one’s personal security is at risk. The train system in Washington is old too but the difference is that they have kept up with the times. An upgrade might payoff. Better lighting, artwork, architecture, acoustics would lure the commuters. ‘Till then, the auto industry is safe.