Chicago Smarts Streets program using CTA buses to keep bike lanes clear expanding city-wide

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Oct. 30, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated Oct. 30, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-smarts-streets-cta-buses-bike-lanes-expanding/

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A pilot program using CTA buses to stop cars and trucks from parking in bike lanes will go citywide after the Chicago City Council approved the expansion. Called Smart Streets, the program uses cameras on CTA buses and city vehicles to snap photos of people either illegally standing or parked, bloc...