CTA Streamlines Route 152 with Stop Consolidation
CTA eliminates two Route 152 stops at Addison/Lincoln, consolidating service at Brown Line station
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CTA Cuts Two Bus Stops on Route 152 in April
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Chicago's Route 152 Addison riders will need to walk an extra half block to catch their bus starting in mid-April. The Chicago Transit Authority will eliminate two bus stops at the Addison/Lincoln intersection on April 16, 2026, transit officials said. Both eastbound and westbound passengers will need to board at the Addison Brown Line station instead.
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The stop consolidation affects a busy intersection in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood where bus and rail service intersect. Transit agencies typically eliminate stops to improve travel times and reduce service delays, officials said. The CTA didn't provide specific ridership data for the affected stops or explain why these particular locations were selected for elimination. Stop consolidation projects have become more common as agencies work to balance service speed with neighborhood access.
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The eastbound stop on the southeast corner at Addison/Lincoln will be removed, along with the westbound stop on the northeast corner. Both directions will consolidate service at the Addison Brown Line station, located one half block west of the current stops. Officials didn't say whether the change will affect scheduled travel times for Route 152 or how many daily riders use the eliminated stops. The agency listed the end date for these changes as to be determined.
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The stop eliminations take effect Thursday, April 16, 2026. Transit officials advised passengers to plan trips accordingly and allow extra time to reach the new boarding location. The CTA hasn't said whether additional signage will be posted at the eliminated stops to direct riders to the Brown Line station.
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Riders who regularly use the Addison/Lincoln stops should add a few minutes to their commute to account for the extra walking distance. Officials said passengers can check current service information through real-time transit apps. Moovit provides updates for CTA routes throughout Chicago, including Route 152 schedule changes and stop locations.
