Chicago Group Commuters Take Action Rally for improved L train service amid cuts and delays

(NewsUSA) - Commuters of Chicago’s L train understand the need for a new and affordable transportation system. The CTA has faced major and severe service cuts as well as reliability issues that have caused many train delays, if they show up at all. Commuters Take Action, founded by software engineer Fabio Göttlicher, emerged in response to these deteriorating conditions, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing real-time data, the group highlights a 24% reduction in train services, advocating for the CTA president's dismissal and urging Mayor Brandon Johnson's intervention. This grassroots movement underscores the critical role of reliable public transit in urban economic growth and community well-being, challenging city leadership to prioritize and improve the system for Chicago's future.