Is it really "Doomsday" in Chicago?

"How bad is it?"
We're now into our fourth day since the the CTA made cuts to buses and train service. So, I'm asking, "How bad is it?"


What's changed?
Since late September, I have been traveling from the South Loop to Evanston for work. I generally take the number 12 bus to the Roosevelt Rd. train station. From there, I take the Red Line north to Belmont, and then take the Purple Line express to Davis. For me, nothing much has changed.

I decided to start walking the five blocks to Roosevelt Rd. on Monday, more for exercise than a time-saver, but other than that, it's the same commute, no better, no worse. The Red Line seems to come along fairly regularly (as it did before) and so does the Purple Line express. I'm sure there is another side to this story from folks who primarily take the bus (or buses) to work.

Your experiences
So, I'll ask again, "How bad is it?" Let me know your experiences, good or bad, and don't forget to take the CTA poll on this page.

CTA cuts: how will they affect you?

Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning.
Will the new CTA cuts affect your morning and evening commutes? Will you have to get up an extra hour just to make it to work on time due to the elimination of some express buses?

Has "Doomsday" finally arrived in Chicago?
What do you think about the CTA's management overall? It seems like this isn't the "typical" doomsday scenario we're used to. It looks like services will be cut this Sunday; they're doesn't seem to be a rescue in the works this time.

Take the CTA poll.
Let us know how the CTA cuts will affect you by participating in the poll on this page and feel free to offer up any other comments on this blog.