Easy Riders from Ampolo Team on Vimeo.

At Ampolo, we are dedicated to seeing ideas translated into realities. Inspired by this week’s video, we have sent the following letter to Ron Huberman, the chairman of the Chicago Transit Authority. We will let you know how he responds. In the meantime, send us your ideas for other themed specialty cars.

Dear Mr. Huberman:

Ampolo.com is a video website dedicated to new ideas for products, businesses, services, and ways to make the community a better place. This week we are featuring an idea for improving public transportation by creating specialty El cars that would attract additional riders (and thereby generate more revenues.) These cars might be devoted to sports (with secure televisions showing ESPN), movies (showing trailers), and even speed dating. You can view a brief video of this proposal at www.ampolo.com.

You have indicated that the CTA must come up with creative solutions to its current financial problems. We think specialty cars fit that bill. Ampolo and our viewers would be most interested to hear what you think of this proposal. We look forward to hearing from you.