Morning commute

With all the talk about 2016 Olympics in Chicago, construction, fare raises, etc., I've been hesitant to complain about the CTA. It's my only mode of transportation around the city, it's not too expensive and at times it can be extremely efficient. Except for this morning.

Due to construction at the Belmont stop, and then more somewhere in the Red Line trenches between North/Clyborne and Clark/Division, my morning commute is now more than 45-50 minutes, including walking to and from the stations.

Not to mention it's hot as hell considering all the people packed in each car, the greenhouse effect and an AC system that feels more like someone breathing down your neck than cold relief.

I can only imagine the CTA is doing the best it possible can to quickly move along the construction process, but on the same token I can understand why commuters gripe. Springfield needs to recognize that many, many Chicagoans are dependant upon this service, and they need to fully support funds to keep the CTA running as smoothly as possible.

We're a world class city - there's no excuse for not having a world class transportation system.