CTA at 45: A History of the First 45 Years of the Chicago Transit Authority

Krambles, George and Art Peterson

ISBN 10: 0963796542 / ISBN 13: 9780963796547

Published by George Krambles Transit Scholarship Fund, 1993

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144 pages. 11-1/4 by 8-3/4 inches. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. Inscribed to the previous owner by both authors.

Seller Inventory # 437262

Bibliographic Details

• Title: CTA at 45: A History of the First 45 Years of the Chicago Transit Authority
• Publisher: George Krambles Transit Scholarship Fund
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963796542
• ISBN 13: 9780963796547
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed By Author
• Seller catalogs:
  • Railroads

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Synopsis

Written by a former Executive Director of the CTA, this in-depth study of the system between the early 1940s and 1993 details the creation and challenges that CTA has faced over the years. Has chapters on policy issues, funding, streetcars and buses, 'L' and subway cars, signaling, maintenance, employee training and development, ridership, marketing and fares. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. Includes several detailed maps showing CTA at the beginning, fares, principle maintenance facilities, local and through transit markets. With appendix describing system in 1947 and bibliography. 144 pages with index.