CTA Shifts Route 66 Stop to Improve Chicago Service
CTA relocates Route 66 southbound stop one block east from Fairbanks to St. Clair
CTA Moves Route 66 Stop on Chicago Avenue
Chicago Transit Authority relocated a southbound bus stop on Route 66 Chicago Avenue, moving service from Chicago & Fairbanks to Chicago & St. Clair. The change took effect November 5, transit officials said. Route 66 serves approximately 12,500 riders on an average weekday along its 13.2-mile corridor through the city's North Side.
Routine Service Adjustment
The stop relocation moves the boarding location approximately one block east of its previous position. Transit agencies regularly adjust bus stop locations based on ridership patterns, safety considerations, and operational efficiency, according to industry standards. The CTA didn't provide a specific reason for this particular relocation. The agency classified the change as high severity to ensure riders who use this specific stop are aware of the new location.
Route 66 Service Details
Route 66 Chicago Avenue is one of 129 bus routes operated by the CTA across Chicago and 40 surrounding suburbs. The route follows one of the city's historic streetcar corridors along Chicago Avenue, dating back to the 1890s. CTA officials didn't provide estimates of how many daily riders use the affected stop. The agency's system serves approximately 1.4 million passengers on an average weekday across all routes.
Implementation Complete
The bus stop change was announced and implemented on the same day, November 5. CTA officials weren't immediately available for comment on the relocation. The agency uses severity classifications to alert riders to service changes, with high-severity designations indicating significant impact on passengers who use specific stops or routes.
Rider Information
Passengers who regularly board Route 66 southbound at Chicago Avenue should look for the stop at Chicago & St. Clair rather than the previous Chicago & Fairbanks location. The CTA provides service alerts through its official notification system. Riders can check Moovit for real-time Route 66 schedules and stop locations throughout the Chicago Avenue corridor.
