Going Public

On the move ...

Scott Kleinberg — 2009-06-15T17:40:03-05:00

The "Going Public" blog has a new place and a new face. We're on the Chicago Now network, and you can find us at http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/going-public/ Feel free to post your questions and comments to that blog. Thanks, Tracy Swartz "Going...

Best. Bus Operator. Ever.

Scott Kleinberg — 2009-02-23T11:45:04-06:00

Posted Monday, Feb. 23 at 11:15 a.m. Okay, so it's Monday, not my fave day of the week. You know what I'm saying. I was perfectly prepared to hop on the No. 3-King Drive bus downtown and just half-doze my...

New Meaning to "Pay Your Fare"

Scott Kleinberg — 2009-02-18T13:55:08-06:00

Posted Feb. 18 at 1:50 p.m. After watching, re-watching, cringing and then re-watching this video, I have to say it gives new meaning to fare collection. What is depicted in this video is reprehensible, and appears to be yet another...

The Heat is On...Can You Turn It Off?

Scott Kleinberg — 2009-02-10T17:20:08-06:00

Posted Feb. 10 at 5:15 p.m. Okay, not to be a nitpick, but: I took a No.65-Grand bus and the heat was on. From my "Going Public" experience, I realize that the operator cannot adjust bus temperature, but great googly...

Operator, please hold

Scott Kleinberg — 2009-01-29T13:12:01-06:00

Posted Jan. 28 at 1:15 p.m. Most "Going Public" questions and comments come via e-mail, so when someone calls me at the RedEye office, I take special notice, especially when it's a CTA employee. Let's face it... Due to their...

CTA's Sexy Site Makeover

Scott Kleinberg — 2008-12-16T12:23:17-06:00

Posted Dec. 16 at 12:22 p.m. Update: Tony Coppoletta at CTA - the Manageof External Electronic Communications is the man behind the transitchicago.com "Extreme Home Page Makeover." Awww yeah, it's business time. I know I've been lazy with the posts,...

St. Paulina Stop?

Scott Kleinberg — 2008-12-03T12:49:56-06:00

Posted on Dec. 3 at 12:50 p.m. Earlier this week, I wrote a piece suggesting five sponsors for CTA stations, including the California Raisin Board for California stops and Match.com to hook up the pretty people at Armitage. Hey, the...

Longer Red Line Time?

Scott Kleinberg — 2008-11-25T11:41:42-06:00

Posted Nov. 25 at 11:38 p.m. What's up my 95thers all the way on the southernmost tip of the Red Line? This news is for you. Today, the CTA announced a meeting for the extension of the Red Line, and...

Extra Credit

Scott Kleinberg — 2008-11-19T12:34:49-06:00

Posted Nov. 19 at 12:40 p.m. For those of us who have had to dig for, and straighten, crumpled bills to reload cards as well as those of us who have been incensed by glitches with Chicago Card/Plus, today's exclusive...

Big Ideas

Scott Kleinberg — 2008-11-18T12:45:03-06:00

Posted Nov. 18 at 12:44 p.m. Did you feel The Hawk swooping down on you today? Of course, you did. Break out the gloves and scarves, peepz. It is officially cold in the Chi. That said, today's "Going Public" is...