Chicago CTA Adapts #11 Bus Route for Riders
CTA temporarily removes northbound stop at Lincoln & Wrightwood on #11 bus route
CTA Cuts Stop on #11 Bus Route
Riders who use the northbound #11 Lincoln/Sedgwick bus at Lincoln & Wrightwood will need to find a new stop starting January 9. The Chicago Transit Authority temporarily eliminated the northbound stop at that intersection, transit officials said. The CTA classified the change as high severity, though officials haven't said how many riders typically use the stop or when it'll be restored.
The #11 Lincoln/Sedgwick route is one of 129 bus routes the CTA operates across Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs, according to the transit agency. Transit officials didn't provide a reason for the temporary stop elimination, which could stem from construction, safety concerns, or operational issues. The CTA typically issues high-severity alerts for changes that significantly impact riders who depend on specific stops, though the agency hasn't released details about what prompted this classification.
The stop elimination affects only northbound service at Lincoln & Wrightwood. Southbound service at the location continues operating normally, officials said. Riders who previously used the eliminated stop will need to walk to nearby alternative stops on the route, though the CTA hasn't specified which stops are closest or how far riders will need to travel. The agency also hasn't disclosed ridership data for the affected stop.
The change took effect Thursday, January 9, according to the CTA service alert. Officials haven't announced when the stop will be restored or provided an estimated duration for the temporary elimination. Transit agencies typically provide advance notice for service changes, but whether riders received notification before the January 9 implementation date wasn't clear from available information.
Riders affected by the stop elimination should plan extra time to reach alternative stops on the #11 route. Dorval R. Carter Jr., CTA President, oversees the transit system's operations, though he hasn't commented publicly on this specific service change. Passengers can check Moovit for real-time updates on #11 bus locations and nearby stop options as they adjust to the temporary change.
