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The snazzy Damen Green station (re)opened just in time for the DNC, but it will also improve transit equity

The 'L' stop, which originally closed in 1948, provides easy access to the United Center, and it will be surrounded by affordable housing.

August 5, 2024

Transit is the Answer Coalition discusses: Should we consolidate the 4 agencies, or beef up the RTA?

"The reforms that we are here to discuss today are part of [a] larger conversation," Executive Director Leanne Redden said. "And much of that work centers around developing a stronger RTA."

August 5, 2024

Amtrak’s convenient, timely Chicago-Twin Cities Borealis service saw strong ridership in its first month

Streetsblog recently took a ride on the new route to the Wisconsin Dells and back. Here's what we experienced.

August 2, 2024

Reopened Grayland Metra viaduct, near locations where drivers killed 2 cyclists, now has curb-protected bike lanes

And a few blocks away, CDOT is installing a Neighborhood Greenway on Long Avenue, where drivers recently injured and killed teens on bikes.

August 1, 2024

Ald. La Spata and staff discussed Milwaukee PBLs extension, Vision Zero efforts, at 1st Ward meeting

They also talked about the local Participatory Budgeting election, and other efforts to create safer streets on the Near Northwest Side.