http://podcastchicago.tv/category.php?id=27 Connections, the Chicago Transit Authority's monthly half-hour television program, promotes CTA’s existing bus and rail service and the many initiatives, investments and programs being implemented to deliver service that is on time, clean, safe and friendly. The program showcases CTA’s regional service and affordable, convenient travel options so existing customers may increase their use of CTA and also to attract new customers to the system. iWeb 1.1.2 http:podcastchicago.tv/uploaded_images/CTA_Logo_Small.jpg http://podcastchicago.tv/category.php?id=27 60 jamieb@karlproductions.com Connections, the Chicago Transit Authority's monthly half-hour television program, promotes CTA’s existing bus and rail service and the many initiatives, investments and programs being implemented to deliver service that is on time, clean, safe and friendly. The program showcases CTA’s regional service and affordable, convenient travel options so existing customers may increase their use of CTA and also to attract new customers to the system. Connections, the Chicago Transit Authority's monthly half-hour television program, promotes CTA’s existing bus and rail service and the many initiatives, investments and programs being implemented to deliver service that is on time, clean, safe and friendly. The program showcases CTA’s regional service and affordable, convenient travel options so existing customers may increase their use of CTA and also to attract new customers to the system. en http://podcastchicago.tv/feeds/connections.xml http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=199 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=199 Mon Mar 10 0:00:00 CDT 2008 CTA prepares to enter the next phase of three-track operation at Belmont and Fullerton stations. Keeping transit escalators and elevators in tip-top shape – we’ll look at the folks who are keeping down time to a minimum. What does it take to be the best of the best? We’ll look at the CTA’s annual bus and rail rodeo competition, and introduce you to the bus operator champ. A renewed push to make the CTA system safer, quicker and more reliable. We’ll have the latest. That – plus the local companies that are helping their workers – AND their bottom-line by participating in the Transit Benefit Fare Program. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections. 00:00:00 CTA prepares to enter the next phase of three-track operation at Belmont and Fullerton stations. Keeping transit escalators and elevators in tip-top shape – we’ll look at the folks who are keeping down time to a minimum. What does it take to be the best of the best? We’ll look at the CTA’s annual bus and rail rodeo competition, and introduce you to the bus operator champ. A renewed push to make the CTA system safer, quicker and more reliable. We’ll have the latest. That – plus the local companies that are helping their workers – AND their bottom-line by participating in the Transit Benefit Fare Program. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections. CTA prepares to enter the next phase of three-track operation at Belmont and Fullerton stations. Keeping transit escalators and elevators in tip-top shape – we’ll look at the folks who are keeping down time to a minimum. What does it take to be the best of the best? We’ll look at the CTA’s annual bus and rail rodeo competition, and introduce you to the bus operator champ. A renewed push to make the CTA system safer, quicker and more reliable. We’ll have the latest. That – plus the local companies that are helping their workers – AND their bottom-line by participating in the Transit Benefit Fare Program. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=200 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=200 Mon Feb 4 0:00:00 CST 2008 Up next on Connections -- Chicago’s business community is becoming an invaluable partner as the CTA looks for ways to improve. A smile to match a sunny personality. You’ll meet a CTA Customer Assistant who’s being recognized for her positive approach. We’ll update the battle against “bus bunching”- and show you where and how the CTA is working to prevent it. And are you prepared for a cold and snowy winter? The CTA is. We’ll give you a glimpse of the 2008 Winter Plan. 00:00:00 Up next on Connections -- Chicago’s business community is becoming an invaluable partner as the CTA looks for ways to improve. A smile to match a sunny personality. You’ll meet a CTA Customer Assistant who’s being recognized for her positive approach. We’ll update the battle against “bus bunching”- and show you where and how the CTA is working to prevent it. And are you prepared for a cold and snowy winter? The CTA is. We’ll give you a glimpse of the 2008 Winter Plan. Up next on Connections -- Chicago’s business community is becoming an invaluable partner as the CTA looks for ways to improve. A smile to match a sunny personality. You’ll meet a CTA Customer Assistant who’s being recognized for her positive approach. We’ll update the battle against “bus bunching”- and show you where and how the CTA is working to prevent it. And are you prepared for a cold and snowy winter? The CTA is. We’ll give you a glimpse of the 2008 Winter Plan. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=201 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=201 Fri Jan 11 0:00:00 CST 2008 Up next on Connections -- Talk of a transit doomsday is over, and CTA riders can look forward to some stability. Chicago’s business community is becoming an invaluable partner as the CTA looks for ways to improve. A smile to match a sunny personality. You’ll meet a CTA Customer Assistant who’s being recognized for her positive approach. We’ll update the battle against “bus bunching” – and show you where and how the CTA is working to prevent it. And are you prepared for a cold and snowy winter? The CTA is. We’ll give you a glimpse of the 2008 Winter Plan. 00:00:00 Up next on Connections -- Talk of a transit doomsday is over, and CTA riders can look forward to some stability. Chicago’s business community is becoming an invaluable partner as the CTA looks for ways to improve. A smile to match a sunny personality. You’ll meet a CTA Customer Assistant who’s being recognized for her positive approach. We’ll update the battle against “bus bunching” – and show you where and how the CTA is working to prevent it. And are you prepared for a cold and snowy winter? The CTA is. We’ll give you a glimpse of the 2008 Winter Plan. Up next on Connections -- Talk of a transit doomsday is over, and CTA riders can look forward to some stability. Chicago’s business community is becoming an invaluable partner as the CTA looks for ways to improve. A smile to match a sunny personality. You’ll meet a CTA Customer Assistant who’s being recognized for her positive approach. We’ll update the battle against “bus bunching” – and show you where and how the CTA is working to prevent it. And are you prepared for a cold and snowy winter? The CTA is. We’ll give you a glimpse of the 2008 Winter Plan. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=202 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=202 Wed Dec 26 0:00:00 CST 2007 Up next on Connections -- The latest on mass transit funding. The countdown to a new Brown continues– we’ll show you two stations recently reopened. Floors so clean – they shine. We get positive feedback on recent efforts to clean the vehicles of the CTA. Get down to track level – we’ll show you the progress on the Blue Line slow zones. We’ll introduce you to a special group of dedicated CTA workers at the Skokie Maintenance Shop. And Sweet 16 – the number of years since Santa started taking the CTA and delivering food to less fortunate families. 00:00:00 Up next on Connections -- The latest on mass transit funding. The countdown to a new Brown continues– we’ll show you two stations recently reopened. Floors so clean – they shine. We get positive feedback on recent efforts to clean the vehicles of the CTA. Get down to track level – we’ll show you the progress on the Blue Line slow zones. We’ll introduce you to a special group of dedicated CTA workers at the Skokie Maintenance Shop. And Sweet 16 – the number of years since Santa started taking the CTA and delivering food to less fortunate families. Up next on Connections -- The latest on mass transit funding. The countdown to a new Brown continues– we’ll show you two stations recently reopened. Floors so clean – they shine. We get positive feedback on recent efforts to clean the vehicles of the CTA. Get down to track level – we’ll show you the progress on the Blue Line slow zones. We’ll introduce you to a special group of dedicated CTA workers at the Skokie Maintenance Shop. And Sweet 16 – the number of years since Santa started taking the CTA and delivering food to less fortunate families. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=203 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=203 Mon Nov 26 0:00:00 CST 2007 "Up next on Connections -- The latest on efforts to find new mass transit funding and avoid massive service cuts and fare hikes. We’re still counting down to a new Brown – an update on increasing capacity on CTA’s Brown Line. Floors so clean – they shine. We get positive feedback on recent efforts to clean the vehicles of the CTA. We’ll introduce you to a special group of dedicated CTA workers at the Skokie Maintenance Shop. And Sweet 16 – the number of years since Santa started taking the CTA. We’ll tell you how you can experience this Chicago holiday tradition. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections." 00:00:00 "Up next on Connections -- The latest on efforts to find new mass transit funding and avoid massive service cuts and fare hikes. We’re still counting down to a new Brown – an update on increasing capacity on CTA’s Brown Line. Floors so clean – they shine. We get positive feedback on recent efforts to clean the vehicles of the CTA. We’ll introduce you to a special group of dedicated CTA workers at the Skokie Maintenance Shop. And Sweet 16 – the number of years since Santa started taking the CTA. We’ll tell you how you can experience this Chicago holiday tradition. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections." "Up next on Connections -- The latest on efforts to find new mass transit funding and avoid massive service cuts and fare hikes. We’re still counting down to a new Brown – an update on increasing capacity on CTA’s Brown Line. Floors so clean – they shine. We get positive feedback on recent efforts to clean the vehicles of the CTA. We’ll introduce you to a special group of dedicated CTA workers at the Skokie Maintenance Shop. And Sweet 16 – the number of years since Santa started taking the CTA. We’ll tell you how you can experience this Chicago holiday tradition. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections." http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=204 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=204 Wed Oct 3 0:00:00 CDT 2007 The latest on the funding situation and how it will affect CTA riders. Making the most of your time and money – there is new “one-stop shopping” at CTA’s headquarters. We’ll show you the new series of environmentally friendly buses making their way on to the CTA fleet. If you’ve been using a Chicago Card since they were introduced – it’s time to renew. We’ll explain how to quickly and easily get your new card. And it’s been called one of the city’s great destinations – come along as we take the CTA to the National Museum of Mexican Art. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality -- and its riders. Welcome to Connections. 00:00:00 The latest on the funding situation and how it will affect CTA riders. Making the most of your time and money – there is new “one-stop shopping” at CTA’s headquarters. We’ll show you the new series of environmentally friendly buses making their way on to the CTA fleet. If you’ve been using a Chicago Card since they were introduced – it’s time to renew. We’ll explain how to quickly and easily get your new card. And it’s been called one of the city’s great destinations – come along as we take the CTA to the National Museum of Mexican Art. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality -- and its riders. Welcome to Connections. The latest on the funding situation and how it will affect CTA riders. Making the most of your time and money – there is new “one-stop shopping” at CTA’s headquarters. We’ll show you the new series of environmentally friendly buses making their way on to the CTA fleet. If you’ve been using a Chicago Card since they were introduced – it’s time to renew. We’ll explain how to quickly and easily get your new card. And it’s been called one of the city’s great destinations – come along as we take the CTA to the National Museum of Mexican Art. The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality -- and its riders. Welcome to Connections. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=205 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=205 Tue Aug 21 0:00:00 CDT 2007 Digging for data to develop solutions. We’ll look at CTA’s new approach to improving operations and service for customers – the Performance Management process. A new and positive presence on the platform – students who are spending the summer keeping trains cleaner and fresher. Technology and training – working together to prevent accidents– we’ll look at a new program. We’ll take you down under to see the work underway to eliminate Slow Zones. And you’ll meet two behind the scenes CTA workers who are honored for being “the best.” The CTA -- working hard to improve. Re-committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections. 00:00:00 Digging for data to develop solutions. We’ll look at CTA’s new approach to improving operations and service for customers – the Performance Management process. A new and positive presence on the platform – students who are spending the summer keeping trains cleaner and fresher. Technology and training – working together to prevent accidents– we’ll look at a new program. We’ll take you down under to see the work underway to eliminate Slow Zones. And you’ll meet two behind the scenes CTA workers who are honored for being “the best.” The CTA -- working hard to improve. Re-committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections. Digging for data to develop solutions. We’ll look at CTA’s new approach to improving operations and service for customers – the Performance Management process. A new and positive presence on the platform – students who are spending the summer keeping trains cleaner and fresher. Technology and training – working together to prevent accidents– we’ll look at a new program. We’ll take you down under to see the work underway to eliminate Slow Zones. And you’ll meet two behind the scenes CTA workers who are honored for being “the best.” The CTA -- working hard to improve. Re-committed to quality --and its riders. Welcome to Connections. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=206 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=206 Fri May 18 0:00:00 CDT 2007 The new CTA president’s continued commitment to improving the CTA. Eye-catching ads that have customers looking up on buses and trains - and how these ads are generating revenue. Using technology to make bus travel more predictable. And a look at two fun summer-time excursions. 00:00:00 The new CTA president’s continued commitment to improving the CTA. Eye-catching ads that have customers looking up on buses and trains - and how these ads are generating revenue. Using technology to make bus travel more predictable. And a look at two fun summer-time excursions. The new CTA president’s continued commitment to improving the CTA. Eye-catching ads that have customers looking up on buses and trains - and how these ads are generating revenue. Using technology to make bus travel more predictable. And a look at two fun summer-time excursions. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=207 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=207 Wed May 9 0:00:00 CDT 2007 Summer is near, and the CTA is the fun and fast way to get to your outdoor destinations. We’ll show you the efforts behind keeping CTA trains and buses clean. That, plus local artists who are creating original works of art, adding beauty to CTA stations, And bike plus CTA, it’s a powerful equation for saving time, money and the environment this summer. 00:00:00 Summer is near, and the CTA is the fun and fast way to get to your outdoor destinations. We’ll show you the efforts behind keeping CTA trains and buses clean. That, plus local artists who are creating original works of art, adding beauty to CTA stations, And bike plus CTA, it’s a powerful equation for saving time, money and the environment this summer. Summer is near, and the CTA is the fun and fast way to get to your outdoor destinations. We’ll show you the efforts behind keeping CTA trains and buses clean. That, plus local artists who are creating original works of art, adding beauty to CTA stations, And bike plus CTA, it’s a powerful equation for saving time, money and the environment this summer. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=208 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=208 Fri Apr 6 0:00:00 CDT 2007 Countdown to a new Brown continues… Avoid the cryin’ on the Ryan… CTA customer profile… This month on Connections, counting down to a new Brown – the latest information on the renovation of the more than century old transportation line. CTA’s first female bus operator retires. See some CTA options to avoid the congestion on the Dan Ryan. Metra offers alternative travel options for customers in the three-track corridor. Plus the profile of a CTA customer who would rather ride than drive. And marking the arrival of Earth Day 2007 – we’ll explain how taking the CTA is one way to “go green.” 00:00:00 Countdown to a new Brown continues… Avoid the cryin’ on the Ryan… CTA customer profile… This month on Connections, counting down to a new Brown – the latest information on the renovation of the more than century old transportation line. CTA’s first female bus operator retires. See some CTA options to avoid the congestion on the Dan Ryan. Metra offers alternative travel options for customers in the three-track corridor. Plus the profile of a CTA customer who would rather ride than drive. And marking the arrival of Earth Day 2007 – we’ll explain how taking the CTA is one way to “go green.” Countdown to a new Brown continues… Avoid the cryin’ on the Ryan… CTA customer profile… This month on Connections, counting down to a new Brown – the latest information on the renovation of the more than century old transportation line. CTA’s first female bus operator retires. See some CTA options to avoid the congestion on the Dan Ryan. Metra offers alternative travel options for customers in the three-track corridor. Plus the profile of a CTA customer who would rather ride than drive. And marking the arrival of Earth Day 2007 – we’ll explain how taking the CTA is one way to “go green.” http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=209 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=209 Mon Mar 5 0:00:00 CST 2007 Three Track Service Plan. CPD Public Transportation Section. Flxible Bus Overhaul. Rodeo Winner - Customer Assistant.... Farecard Vending Machines. This month on Connections, why is CTA planning to shift from four tracks to three at the Belmont and Fullerton stations? We'll look at how biting the bullet today will lead to numerous benefits down the line. Plus a look at CTA's security efforts that help put the "safe" in "on-time, clean, safe and friendly." We'll show you how middle-aged buses are overhauled to extend their useful life and keep those workhorses rolling. And you'll meet a CTA employee with an attitude - an attitude that brighten his customer's commutes. 00:00:00 Three Track Service Plan. CPD Public Transportation Section. Flxible Bus Overhaul. Rodeo Winner - Customer Assistant.... Farecard Vending Machines. This month on Connections, why is CTA planning to shift from four tracks to three at the Belmont and Fullerton stations? We'll look at how biting the bullet today will lead to numerous benefits down the line. Plus a look at CTA's security efforts that help put the "safe" in "on-time, clean, safe and friendly." We'll show you how middle-aged buses are overhauled to extend their useful life and keep those workhorses rolling. And you'll meet a CTA employee with an attitude - an attitude that brighten his customer's commutes. Three Track Service Plan. CPD Public Transportation Section. Flxible Bus Overhaul. Rodeo Winner - Customer Assistant.... Farecard Vending Machines. This month on Connections, why is CTA planning to shift from four tracks to three at the Belmont and Fullerton stations? We'll look at how biting the bullet today will lead to numerous benefits down the line. Plus a look at CTA's security efforts that help put the "safe" in "on-time, clean, safe and friendly." We'll show you how middle-aged buses are overhauled to extend their useful life and keep those workhorses rolling. And you'll meet a CTA employee with an attitude - an attitude that brighten his customer's commutes. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=210 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=210 Mon Feb 5 0:00:00 CST 2007 Man's best friend. Hybrid buses. Ridership increases. A champion rail operator. Slow zones. These are some of the stories we will cover on Connections this month. We'll look at why slow zones exist. See the new CTA bus that is both customer and environment-friendly. You’ll step aboard the new hybrid bus. Meet one of CTA's top rail operators. We’ll show you how man’s best friend is taking on an essential security role. And a look at why more and more people are taking more and more CTA rides. 00:00:00 Man's best friend. Hybrid buses. Ridership increases. A champion rail operator. Slow zones. These are some of the stories we will cover on Connections this month. We'll look at why slow zones exist. See the new CTA bus that is both customer and environment-friendly. You’ll step aboard the new hybrid bus. Meet one of CTA's top rail operators. We’ll show you how man’s best friend is taking on an essential security role. And a look at why more and more people are taking more and more CTA rides. Man's best friend. Hybrid buses. Ridership increases. A champion rail operator. Slow zones. These are some of the stories we will cover on Connections this month. We'll look at why slow zones exist. See the new CTA bus that is both customer and environment-friendly. You’ll step aboard the new hybrid bus. Meet one of CTA's top rail operators. We’ll show you how man’s best friend is taking on an essential security role. And a look at why more and more people are taking more and more CTA rides. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=211 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=211 Fri Dec 29 0:00:00 CST 2006 New high-tech security. A winning team. New and improved Red Line along the Ryan. Time travel at the History Museum. These are some of the stories we will cover on Connections. New high-tech security is being tested for CTA trains and buses. We’ll show you how the system helps to deter crime. You’ll meet the members of a talented and dedicated CTA team – three men who do a great job keeping customers moving. And ringing in the New Year on the new and improved Red Line along the Ryan. We’ll show you the end result of a massive improvement project. And a stop at the Chicago History Museum, where you can learn a bit more about the history of Chicago travel. Getting you where you need to go – with service that’s on-time, clean, safe and friendly. Welcome to Connections. 00:00:00 New high-tech security. A winning team. New and improved Red Line along the Ryan. Time travel at the History Museum. These are some of the stories we will cover on Connections. New high-tech security is being tested for CTA trains and buses. We’ll show you how the system helps to deter crime. You’ll meet the members of a talented and dedicated CTA team – three men who do a great job keeping customers moving. And ringing in the New Year on the new and improved Red Line along the Ryan. We’ll show you the end result of a massive improvement project. And a stop at the Chicago History Museum, where you can learn a bit more about the history of Chicago travel. Getting you where you need to go – with service that’s on-time, clean, safe and friendly. Welcome to Connections. New high-tech security. A winning team. New and improved Red Line along the Ryan. Time travel at the History Museum. These are some of the stories we will cover on Connections. New high-tech security is being tested for CTA trains and buses. We’ll show you how the system helps to deter crime. You’ll meet the members of a talented and dedicated CTA team – three men who do a great job keeping customers moving. And ringing in the New Year on the new and improved Red Line along the Ryan. We’ll show you the end result of a massive improvement project. And a stop at the Chicago History Museum, where you can learn a bit more about the history of Chicago travel. Getting you where you need to go – with service that’s on-time, clean, safe and friendly. Welcome to Connections. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=212 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=212 Wed Dec 5 0:00:00 CST 2007 The safety and security of customers and employees is a top priority at the CTA. In the event of an emergency, the most important thing for our customers to remember is to stay calm and wait for instructions. CTA employees are specially trained to assist customers in an emergency situation where safety and security are concerned. Working with Chicago Police and Fire departments and the City's office of emergency management communication, CTA personnel are dedicated to keeping the system safe for everyone. This video helps explain steps you should follow in an emergency. 00:00:00 The safety and security of customers and employees is a top priority at the CTA. In the event of an emergency, the most important thing for our customers to remember is to stay calm and wait for instructions. CTA employees are specially trained to assist customers in an emergency situation where safety and security are concerned. Working with Chicago Police and Fire departments and the City's office of emergency management communication, CTA personnel are dedicated to keeping the system safe for everyone. This video helps explain steps you should follow in an emergency. The safety and security of customers and employees is a top priority at the CTA. In the event of an emergency, the most important thing for our customers to remember is to stay calm and wait for instructions. CTA employees are specially trained to assist customers in an emergency situation where safety and security are concerned. Working with Chicago Police and Fire departments and the City's office of emergency management communication, CTA personnel are dedicated to keeping the system safe for everyone. This video helps explain steps you should follow in an emergency. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=213 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=213 Fri Dec 1 0:00:00 CST 2006 Countdown to a new Brown. CTA gift ideas. Emergency preparedness. Winter on the CTA. Santa on the Holiday Train. These are some of the stories we will cover next on Connections. We’ll take you on the Brown Line for a progress report on this ambitious renovation project. And are you ready for frigid temps and knee-deep snow? We’ll look at what the CTA is doing and what you can do to get ready for Old Man Winter. Then, we’ve got the perfect idea for a novel holiday gift. How about something CTA under the tree? Plus, did you know Santa Claus is coming? We'll chat with the “Jolly One” aboard the CTA’s Holiday Train. 00:00:00 Countdown to a new Brown. CTA gift ideas. Emergency preparedness. Winter on the CTA. Santa on the Holiday Train. These are some of the stories we will cover next on Connections. We’ll take you on the Brown Line for a progress report on this ambitious renovation project. And are you ready for frigid temps and knee-deep snow? We’ll look at what the CTA is doing and what you can do to get ready for Old Man Winter. Then, we’ve got the perfect idea for a novel holiday gift. How about something CTA under the tree? Plus, did you know Santa Claus is coming? We'll chat with the “Jolly One” aboard the CTA’s Holiday Train. Countdown to a new Brown. CTA gift ideas. Emergency preparedness. Winter on the CTA. Santa on the Holiday Train. These are some of the stories we will cover next on Connections. We’ll take you on the Brown Line for a progress report on this ambitious renovation project. And are you ready for frigid temps and knee-deep snow? We’ll look at what the CTA is doing and what you can do to get ready for Old Man Winter. Then, we’ve got the perfect idea for a novel holiday gift. How about something CTA under the tree? Plus, did you know Santa Claus is coming? We'll chat with the “Jolly One” aboard the CTA’s Holiday Train. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=214 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=214 Wed Nov 1 0:00:00 CST 2006 Up next on Connections, “Cautious optimism” as the CTA releases its budget recommendations. We’ll explain why that could be good news for CTA customers. And even for drivers who sit through rush hour traffic. From transit to “Tinsel Town”. You’ll meet the CTA workers who appear in the new Will Ferrell flick. And we’ll take you aboard the new Optima, the quiet and comfortable buses making their way through the streets of Hyde Park and Kenwood. That, plus a stop at the Smart Museum of Art. And a look at some amazing art pieces and collections. 00:00:00 Up next on Connections, “Cautious optimism” as the CTA releases its budget recommendations. We’ll explain why that could be good news for CTA customers. And even for drivers who sit through rush hour traffic. From transit to “Tinsel Town”. You’ll meet the CTA workers who appear in the new Will Ferrell flick. And we’ll take you aboard the new Optima, the quiet and comfortable buses making their way through the streets of Hyde Park and Kenwood. That, plus a stop at the Smart Museum of Art. And a look at some amazing art pieces and collections. Up next on Connections, “Cautious optimism” as the CTA releases its budget recommendations. We’ll explain why that could be good news for CTA customers. And even for drivers who sit through rush hour traffic. From transit to “Tinsel Town”. You’ll meet the CTA workers who appear in the new Will Ferrell flick. And we’ll take you aboard the new Optima, the quiet and comfortable buses making their way through the streets of Hyde Park and Kenwood. That, plus a stop at the Smart Museum of Art. And a look at some amazing art pieces and collections. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=215 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=215 Sun Oct 1 0:00:00 CDT 2006 Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin in Lincoln Park, at a museum that brings visitors closer to nature. Then as we head west on the #77 bus, we’ll tell you about one award-winning employee whose work maintaining fareboxes ensures smooth travel for CTA customers. A quick transfer to the #56 Milwaukee Avenue bus take us south to Logan Square, where fun new storefronts are cropping up alongside landmark buildings. As we head over to the Blue Line at Western Avenue, we’ll tell you about efforts to keep CTA bus and trains clean for CTA customers. And fill you in on a project that in the future could improve connections. We’ll give you an update on the Haunted L, and then take the Green Line to the Adams/Wabash station, one of the many CTA stops where you can get a running view of The Chicago Marathon. As we continue south, we’ll talk about all the ways the CTA can take you to your favorite sports venues. Finally at the Garfield station, we’ll transfer to the #55 bus, which takes us to our last stop, The Smart Museum of Art in Hyde Park. 00:00:00 Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin in Lincoln Park, at a museum that brings visitors closer to nature. Then as we head west on the #77 bus, we’ll tell you about one award-winning employee whose work maintaining fareboxes ensures smooth travel for CTA customers. A quick transfer to the #56 Milwaukee Avenue bus take us south to Logan Square, where fun new storefronts are cropping up alongside landmark buildings. As we head over to the Blue Line at Western Avenue, we’ll tell you about efforts to keep CTA bus and trains clean for CTA customers. And fill you in on a project that in the future could improve connections. We’ll give you an update on the Haunted L, and then take the Green Line to the Adams/Wabash station, one of the many CTA stops where you can get a running view of The Chicago Marathon. As we continue south, we’ll talk about all the ways the CTA can take you to your favorite sports venues. Finally at the Garfield station, we’ll transfer to the #55 bus, which takes us to our last stop, The Smart Museum of Art in Hyde Park. Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin in Lincoln Park, at a museum that brings visitors closer to nature. Then as we head west on the #77 bus, we’ll tell you about one award-winning employee whose work maintaining fareboxes ensures smooth travel for CTA customers. A quick transfer to the #56 Milwaukee Avenue bus take us south to Logan Square, where fun new storefronts are cropping up alongside landmark buildings. As we head over to the Blue Line at Western Avenue, we’ll tell you about efforts to keep CTA bus and trains clean for CTA customers. And fill you in on a project that in the future could improve connections. We’ll give you an update on the Haunted L, and then take the Green Line to the Adams/Wabash station, one of the many CTA stops where you can get a running view of The Chicago Marathon. As we continue south, we’ll talk about all the ways the CTA can take you to your favorite sports venues. Finally at the Garfield station, we’ll transfer to the #55 bus, which takes us to our last stop, The Smart Museum of Art in Hyde Park. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=216 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=216 Fri Sep 1 0:00:00 CDT 2006 Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin on Michigan Avenue Bridge at a new museum that provides a bird’s eye view of the river. Then we’ll take a short trip to State and Lake streets and head underground to the Red Line, which along with the Blue Line, now has wireless access. After traveling north to Howard Street, we’ll transfer to the Purple Line to reach our destination – a quiet block with some very interesting shops - Main Street in Evanston. Then we’ll take the #93 bus south to Kedzie station, as we introduce you to the winning crew that helps keep CTA buses in shape. At Kedzie, we’ll board the Brown Line and tell you all about improvements to the line. And show you some stations with artistic flair – thanks to the CTA’s Adopt A Station program. Finally at Belmont, we’ll transfer to the #77 bus, which takes us right to the front entrance of our last stop - The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. 00:00:00 Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin on Michigan Avenue Bridge at a new museum that provides a bird’s eye view of the river. Then we’ll take a short trip to State and Lake streets and head underground to the Red Line, which along with the Blue Line, now has wireless access. After traveling north to Howard Street, we’ll transfer to the Purple Line to reach our destination – a quiet block with some very interesting shops - Main Street in Evanston. Then we’ll take the #93 bus south to Kedzie station, as we introduce you to the winning crew that helps keep CTA buses in shape. At Kedzie, we’ll board the Brown Line and tell you all about improvements to the line. And show you some stations with artistic flair – thanks to the CTA’s Adopt A Station program. Finally at Belmont, we’ll transfer to the #77 bus, which takes us right to the front entrance of our last stop - The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin on Michigan Avenue Bridge at a new museum that provides a bird’s eye view of the river. Then we’ll take a short trip to State and Lake streets and head underground to the Red Line, which along with the Blue Line, now has wireless access. After traveling north to Howard Street, we’ll transfer to the Purple Line to reach our destination – a quiet block with some very interesting shops - Main Street in Evanston. Then we’ll take the #93 bus south to Kedzie station, as we introduce you to the winning crew that helps keep CTA buses in shape. At Kedzie, we’ll board the Brown Line and tell you all about improvements to the line. And show you some stations with artistic flair – thanks to the CTA’s Adopt A Station program. Finally at Belmont, we’ll transfer to the #77 bus, which takes us right to the front entrance of our last stop - The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=217 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=217 Tue Aug 1 0:00:00 CDT 2006 Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin on the south side, at one of many spots where people can workout along the lakefront - our First Stop. Then we’ll head west on the #55 Garfield bus to check out the CTA’s new Optima buses, specially designed to navigate narrow streets, like those in the Hyde Park area. We’ll board the Red Line at Garfield station and travel north as we talk about the newly commissioned works of art that will be installed at various stations along the Red and Brown Lines, as part of the CTA’s Arts in Transit program. As we step off the Red Line at Chicago Avenue, we’ll introduce you to the winning crew that helps keep CTA trains in top running condition. Then we’ll board the #66 Chicago bus and travel west to our destination – the area between Damen and Western, where old world charm co-exists with a new wave of artists and shopkeepers. We’ll connect to the O’Hare branch of the Blue Line, and tell you about the improvements that the CTA is making to the line signal system. Then we’ll board the #20 Madison bus, for a story about a pilot satellite tracking program designed to enhance travel. Finally at Michigan Avenue, we’ll transfer to the #151 bus, and head north to check out a brand new museum located underneath the Michigan Avenue Bridge. 00:00:00 Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin on the south side, at one of many spots where people can workout along the lakefront - our First Stop. Then we’ll head west on the #55 Garfield bus to check out the CTA’s new Optima buses, specially designed to navigate narrow streets, like those in the Hyde Park area. We’ll board the Red Line at Garfield station and travel north as we talk about the newly commissioned works of art that will be installed at various stations along the Red and Brown Lines, as part of the CTA’s Arts in Transit program. As we step off the Red Line at Chicago Avenue, we’ll introduce you to the winning crew that helps keep CTA trains in top running condition. Then we’ll board the #66 Chicago bus and travel west to our destination – the area between Damen and Western, where old world charm co-exists with a new wave of artists and shopkeepers. We’ll connect to the O’Hare branch of the Blue Line, and tell you about the improvements that the CTA is making to the line signal system. Then we’ll board the #20 Madison bus, for a story about a pilot satellite tracking program designed to enhance travel. Finally at Michigan Avenue, we’ll transfer to the #151 bus, and head north to check out a brand new museum located underneath the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Up next on Connections, our travels around Chicagoland begin on the south side, at one of many spots where people can workout along the lakefront - our First Stop. Then we’ll head west on the #55 Garfield bus to check out the CTA’s new Optima buses, specially designed to navigate narrow streets, like those in the Hyde Park area. We’ll board the Red Line at Garfield station and travel north as we talk about the newly commissioned works of art that will be installed at various stations along the Red and Brown Lines, as part of the CTA’s Arts in Transit program. As we step off the Red Line at Chicago Avenue, we’ll introduce you to the winning crew that helps keep CTA trains in top running condition. Then we’ll board the #66 Chicago bus and travel west to our destination – the area between Damen and Western, where old world charm co-exists with a new wave of artists and shopkeepers. We’ll connect to the O’Hare branch of the Blue Line, and tell you about the improvements that the CTA is making to the line signal system. Then we’ll board the #20 Madison bus, for a story about a pilot satellite tracking program designed to enhance travel. Finally at Michigan Avenue, we’ll transfer to the #151 bus, and head north to check out a brand new museum located underneath the Michigan Avenue Bridge. http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=220 http://podcastchicago.tv/video_detail.php?id=220 Sat Jul 7 0:00:00 CDT 2007 An unprecedented labor agreement. What will it mean to the CTA’s long-time search for a funding solution? A touch of CLASS – a new program that provides a blitz of rapid improvements to CTA stations. We’ll take you on a nature tour – a sanctuary situated a top CTA Headquarters. And you’ll meet the King of Clean a CTA employee who’s winning awards for his neatness.The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and it’s riders. 00:00:00 An unprecedented labor agreement. What will it mean to the CTA’s long-time search for a funding solution? A touch of CLASS – a new program that provides a blitz of rapid improvements to CTA stations. We’ll take you on a nature tour – a sanctuary situated a top CTA Headquarters. And you’ll meet the King of Clean a CTA employee who’s winning awards for his neatness.The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and it’s riders. An unprecedented labor agreement. What will it mean to the CTA’s long-time search for a funding solution? A touch of CLASS – a new program that provides a blitz of rapid improvements to CTA stations. We’ll take you on a nature tour – a sanctuary situated a top CTA Headquarters. And you’ll meet the King of Clean a CTA employee who’s winning awards for his neatness.The CTA -- working hard to improve. Committed to quality --and it’s riders.