With new details emerging, state funding for One Central makes even less sense
Given the city’s history of using public funds for private developments, One Central has not provided the confidence that Illinois has made a good deal with our money.
July 13, 2021
Why has the Damen Green Line station project been delayed by two years?
While the city isn't saying exactly what the holdup was, hopefully city planners will learn from this experience in order to prevent other underserved communities from experiencing delayed transit access.
March 9, 2021
New Sat/Sun pass, capital projects, and South Cook pilot part of Metra’s 2021 Budget
Fortunately Mayor Lightfoot and CTA now seem to be onboard with South Cook pilot. An intergovernmental agreement is drafted and will hopefully be approved at the November board meeting.
October 9, 2020
Spotlight on equitable transit oriented development at Elevated Chicago symposium
The virtual symposium focused on equitable approaches to transit-oriented development.
August 14, 2020
Police have always limited Black people’s mobility and freedom in public spaces
This moment is an opportunity to redefine the role of police and center Black lives, our freedom, and our movement through spaces.
June 3, 2020
Why not both? South Red Line project would complement, not compete with, rapid Metra service
When two out-of-towners on the payroll of an often-anti-transit organization exhort Chicagoans to "cancel" a rail project in an underserved neighborhood, skepticism is warranted.
February 17, 2020
How Chicago’s legacy of segregation has pushed Black people into transit, job deserts
Reversing this harm will require policies that make transportation more convenient and affordable, and promote population and retail density.
January 21, 2020
Auburn Gresham Metra stop, which broke ground yesterday, could spur South Side retail
While the current station design is too car-oriented, it does include a pedestrian plaza and plentiful bike parking.
October 1, 2019
Frequent and affordable Metra service would improve quality of life on the South Side
Fighting between transit agencies will continue to hurt Black and low-income South Siders the most.
September 23, 2019
How Chicago’s New Bus TOD Ordinance Could Help Underserved Communities
By expanding the areas that are eligible for TOD to include zones around busy bus corridors, the city could help spur investment in low-income neighborhoods.
December 17, 2018
