Ellen Steinke
At second CTA board meeting under NITA, agency reports early Safe Ride Specialist pilot results, major crime decrease, and ridership gains
October 27, 2026
Op-ed: Illinois should prioritize winter safety and data privacy rights in driverless car legislation
As Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.
October 23, 2026
NITA asks riders to help shape 2027 transit priorities at Union Station open house
The CTA, Metra and Pace joined the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority for an interactive open house on service, safety, trip planning, transit-friendly communities, and the future of the regional public transportation system.
October 16, 2026
At APTA Expo, Chicagoland’s transit’s future came in two forms: a battery train and a new regional system
Metra unveiled its first battery-electric FLIRT train, while CTA, Metra, Pace, and NITA leaders discussed how new funding and regional coordination could translate into more frequent, safer, and better-connected service.
October 10, 2026
Bronzeville Trail planning turns to access, connections, and filling the gaps
At the project’s second open house, residents weighed in on where people should enter the future elevated trail, how it should connect across missing sections, and what would make walking and biking easier in Bronzeville.
September 29, 2026
After Pritzker named his NITA board picks, the agency’s leadership is largely decided. Will they use their power for good?
Following months of debate over Chicagoland's new transit oversight agency, advocates are watching NITA’s new board to see whether its leaders can deliver on the reforms they fought for.
August 24, 2026
At Transit-a-Thon, CTA Acting Prez Nora Leerhsen tells advocates: “I need your pressure”
Transit-a-Thon attendees gathered at DePaul’s Loop campus to brainstorm the future of regional rail, transit-oriented development, high-speed rail, and advocacy in the NITA era.
August 13, 2026
CMAP will update North DuSable Lake Shore Drive project language after receiving more than 1,800 comments
The agency will revise outdated language in Appendix E of its regional transportation plan, but North DuSable Lake Shore Drive will remain positioned to compete for future funding.
August 10, 2026
You can still help shape DuSable Lake Shore Drive’s future. Here are two ways to weigh in.
July 29, 2026
Station to station: Could Metra’s Clybourn stop move? IDOT begins study of long-awaited upgrades
The state is weighing improvements at the existing station against relocating it nearby, with accessibility; safer walking and biking connections; and future development shaping the discussion.
July 24, 2026
