Ellen Steinke
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The agency will revise outdated language in Appendix E of its regional transportation plan, but North DuSable Lake Shore Drive will remain positioned to compete for future funding.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
After pushback from advocates and alders, Council OKs CTA Chair Barclay for new NITA, CTA boards in close vote
July 15, 2026
Moving Archer Forward plan calls for improving safety and stations, plus eTOD, but no specific redesign of Archer Avenue
July 14, 2026
As the CTA approaches a major governance change, many alders “ghosted” it’s quarterly City Council hearing once again
CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen reported gains in ridership and workforce, plus decreases in schedule delays and crime.
July 2, 2026
Next Stop: Public Ownership? Chicago moves closer to buying its intercity bus terminal
June 11, 2026
Bronzeville Trail open house draws big crowd as community-led rail-trail plan moves forward
The proposed trail would transform the long-abandoned Kenwood Line embankment into an elevated walking and biking path connecting Bronzeville to the lakefront.
June 4, 2026
