Cyclist Struck by CTA Bus Friday (8-10-18) Recovering - The Chainlink2024-03-28T14:10:24Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/cyclist-struck-by-cta-bus-friday-8-10-18-recovering?feed=yes&xn_auth=noUpdate, received a letter not…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-30:2211490:Comment:11054342018-08-30T21:18:36.263Zkbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KathrynBrayton
<p>Update, received a letter notifying me that my response would require an extension.</p>
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<p>"There is a need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, among two or more components of CTA having substantial interest in the determination or in the subject matter of the request"</p>
<p>Update, received a letter notifying me that my response would require an extension.</p>
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<p>"There is a need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, among two or more components of CTA having substantial interest in the determination or in the subject matter of the request"</p> i have in the past observed t…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-25:2211490:Comment:11050882018-08-25T15:02:00.974Zmike w.https://thechainlink.org/profile/mikew
<p>i have in the past observed that personal injury lawsuits against the CTA generally take about 7 years to be resolved. i hope that record has improved, but...</p>
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<p>i have in the past observed that personal injury lawsuits against the CTA generally take about 7 years to be resolved. i hope that record has improved, but...</p>
<p></p> With the CTA when, we did the…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-24:2211490:Comment:11049122018-08-24T21:39:33.732ZCharlie Short 2.9https://thechainlink.org/profile/CharlieShort
<p>With the CTA when, we did the video, they claimed that since the union approved all training, we would have to seek approval from the union first, not the CTA.</p>
<p>With the CTA when, we did the video, they claimed that since the union approved all training, we would have to seek approval from the union first, not the CTA.</p> I'm not sure what you mean by…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-24:2211490:Comment:11050222018-08-24T21:04:50.301Zkbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KathrynBrayton
<p>I'm not sure what you mean by the union determines training procedures. In my experience working with unions, the employer dictates the training procedures.</p>
<p>However, to the extent that the union maintains any records about training we are SOL as they are not subject to produce them as FOIAs only cover public institutions.</p>
<p>I'm not sure what you mean by the union determines training procedures. In my experience working with unions, the employer dictates the training procedures.</p>
<p>However, to the extent that the union maintains any records about training we are SOL as they are not subject to produce them as FOIAs only cover public institutions.</p> They might hide behind the un…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-24:2211490:Comment:11050212018-08-24T20:36:55.969ZCharlie Short 2.9https://thechainlink.org/profile/CharlieShort
<p>They might hide behind the union and say the union determines training procedures (which isn't untrue) so your second request might be to both the drivers union and the CTA.</p>
<p>They might hide behind the union and say the union determines training procedures (which isn't untrue) so your second request might be to both the drivers union and the CTA.</p> I routinely see CTA buses par…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-24:2211490:Comment:11049082018-08-24T19:52:18.211ZBrian Benderhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrianBender
<p>I routinely see CTA buses parked in the bike lane on the 10300 block of south Vincennes Avenue. I use the feedback form on the CTA's website to report this. Every time, day after day of commuting. My little peeve on my little ride.<br></br> Yet, I'd encourage everyone to use this so we can bury the CTA with observations of unsafe behavior; moving and stationary.<br></br> Come the day when a victim must sue the CTA, a FOIA query may reveal a plethora of complaints and hazards unmanaged.</p>
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<p>I routinely see CTA buses parked in the bike lane on the 10300 block of south Vincennes Avenue. I use the feedback form on the CTA's website to report this. Every time, day after day of commuting. My little peeve on my little ride.<br/> Yet, I'd encourage everyone to use this so we can bury the CTA with observations of unsafe behavior; moving and stationary.<br/> Come the day when a victim must sue the CTA, a FOIA query may reveal a plethora of complaints and hazards unmanaged.</p>
<p>The form is here: <a href="https://www.transitchicago.com/feedback/" target="_blank">https://www.transitchicago.com/feedback/</a></p> I didn't but if they are bein…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-23:2211490:Comment:11048302018-08-23T20:48:47.518Zkbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KathrynBrayton
<p>I didn't but if they are being non-compliant I will make reference to chainlink in a second request, they have 7 working days to submit responsive docs or notify me of a need for extension so we'll see.</p>
<p>Open to suggestions on changes in language here, too.</p>
<p>Thanks for the support everyone!</p>
<p>I didn't but if they are being non-compliant I will make reference to chainlink in a second request, they have 7 working days to submit responsive docs or notify me of a need for extension so we'll see.</p>
<p>Open to suggestions on changes in language here, too.</p>
<p>Thanks for the support everyone!</p> Did you file on behalf of the…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-23:2211490:Comment:11048972018-08-23T20:29:23.512ZCarter O'Brienhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CarterOBrien
<p>Did you file on behalf of the Chainlink? It helps to do so (in a larger sense) in my experience.</p>
<p>Did you file on behalf of the Chainlink? It helps to do so (in a larger sense) in my experience.</p> Excellent! It will be interes…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-23:2211490:Comment:11048962018-08-23T20:06:33.753ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
<p>Excellent! It will be interesting to see if and what you can find out.</p>
<p>Excellent! It will be interesting to see if and what you can find out.</p> Update for any interested, I…tag:thechainlink.org,2018-08-23:2211490:Comment:11049912018-08-23T19:57:23.849Zkbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KathrynBrayton
<p>Update for any interested, I submitted a FOIA request for the following:</p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">A copy of all training documents, videos, and/or guides of any other format regarding the topic of bicycle safety given to CTA Bus Drivers before they enter the field;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A copy of any tests regarding bicycle safety administered to CTA Bus Drivers before they enter the field;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The testing requirements/standards…</li>
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<p>Update for any interested, I submitted a FOIA request for the following:</p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;">A copy of all training documents, videos, and/or guides of any other format regarding the topic of bicycle safety given to CTA Bus Drivers before they enter the field;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A copy of any tests regarding bicycle safety administered to CTA Bus Drivers before they enter the field;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The testing requirements/standards regarding the subject of bicycle safety for CTA Bus Drivers before they enter the field;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A schedule of required continued training and/or assessments given to CTA Bus Drivers regarding bicycle safety once they have entered the field (If Bus Drivers are not required to undergo any successive training regarding bicycle safety, please denote that in your response).</li>
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<p>Not sure if this will go anywhere but I sure am curious to see what the response looks like.</p>