Article: Olympic hurdle; MAYOR DALEY'S 2016 DREAMS DEPEND ON A CAPITAL PLAN THAT WILL FIX CTA.(News)(Chicago Transit Authority )

Byline: Greg Hinz

For those who still believe public transit is a low priority for Mayor Richard M. Daley, a revealing episode occurred late last month.

On a Friday, the mayor pretty much blew off an incident that day in which hundreds of riders had to be evacuated from a stalled Blue Line subway train. But by Monday next, a red-faced Hizzoner was angrily berating the Chicago Transit Authority, demanding better performance now!!!

What changed? Though some speculate that one of CTA President Ron Huberman's City Hall enemies dropped the dime, a source who should know says Olympic officials phoned the mayor after his original comments to tell him such transit ...

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