CTA Adjusts Lakefront Stops on Three Routes

CTA removes Stratford stop on routes 135, 146, 151 with nearby alternatives available

CTA Cuts Stratford Stop on 3 Lakefront Routes

Chicago Transit Authority riders on three lakefront bus routes will need to use different stops starting soon. The CTA's eliminating the Inner Lake Shore Drive/Stratford stop in both directions for routes 135, 146, and 151, transit officials said. The change affects the busy lakefront corridor where thousands of riders commute daily between North Side neighborhoods and downtown.

Alternative Stops Available Nearby

The stop elimination is part of the CTA's ongoing service adjustments along the Inner Lake Shore Drive corridor, according to the transit agency. Officials classified the modification as a Bus Stop Note, indicating it's a permanent change to stop locations rather than a temporary service disruption. The agency didn't provide specific reasons for eliminating the Stratford stop, though transit systems typically consolidate stops to improve travel times and operational efficiency. The change affects routes 135 Clarendon/LaSalle Express, 146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express, and 151 Sheridan.

Southbound and Northbound Riders Affected

Southbound passengers who previously used the Stratford stop should now board at Inner Lake Shore Drive/Cornelia or Inner Lake Shore Drive/Roscoe, officials said. Northbound riders will need to use stops at Inner Lake Shore Drive/Cornelia or Inner Lake Shore Drive/Hawthorne instead. The CTA advised passengers to allow extra time to walk to the alternative boarding locations. Officials didn't specify the distance between the eliminated stop and the nearest alternatives, though typical Chicago bus stop spacing ranges from two to four blocks.

Implementation Timeline Not Specified

The CTA announced the stop change but didn't provide a specific implementation date. Transit officials said riders should plan their trips accordingly and check for updates, though a timeline for when the Stratford stop will be removed wasn't available. The agency typically posts signage at affected stops before eliminating them, but officials haven't said whether advance notice will be provided in this case.

Riders Should Plan for Longer Walks

Passengers who regularly use the Stratford stop will need to adjust their routines and may face slightly longer walks to reach alternative boarding locations. The three affected routes serve the lakefront corridor connecting North Side neighborhoods with downtown Chicago. Moovit provides real-time CTA bus tracking and can help riders locate the nearest alternative stops along routes 135, 146, and 151.