Transit Officials, Mayors, Business Leaders Urge State to Provide Steady Capital Funding
Transit leaders hope to convince Springfield legislators to allocate $2-3 billion a year over the next decade.
April 25, 2019
Metra Considers a New Policy for Adding Infill Stations, Closing Low-Ridership Stops
While high-ridership lines could get new stops, the elimination of underperforming stations could further reduce transit access on the South Side.
April 17, 2019
Hearing for Motorcyclist Charged With Assaulting Cyclists Pushed Back to May
Zachary Konecki was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly groping a female cyclist and punching out her husband last September.
April 9, 2019
After the Election, Two New Chicago Metra Stations Are on the Horizon
J.B. Pritzker released funding for the Peterson-Ravenswood station, but money for the Auburb Park stop is still on hold.
April 5, 2019
Mobility Task Force Report Has Some Good Ideas, But Misses Some Opportunities
The study fails to mention that better collaboration between CTA, Pace, Metra, and the South Shore Line could greatly improve mobility for residents.
March 20, 2019
MBAC Rolls Out a Granular Approach to Bike Input, With 8 New Community Reps
Seasoned bike advocates will represent different regions of the city to provide tires-on-the-ground intel on local cycling challenges and opportunities.
March 19, 2019
Cyclists Voice Equity Concerns About Divvy Expansion at City Hall Meeting
Advocates want to make sure that the expanded bike-share system will be accessible to low-income and unbanked Chicagoans, as well as people with disabilities.
March 19, 2019
Motorcyclist Charged With Assaulting Cyclists May Enter a Plea Next Month
The prosecution and defense are currently reviewing evidence, including posts on defendant Zachary Konecki's Facebook page.
March 6, 2019
With Limited Resources, Pace Considers Reshuffling Express Service Along I-55
The suburban transit agency is cutting some low-ridership routes to allow for increasing service on crowded lines.
February 18, 2019
New DePaul Study Looks at the Potential Benefits of Electric Dockless Scooter-Sharing
The study, bankrolled by the scooter company Bird, found the technology would be useful for first- and last-mile trips, especially on the South Side.
December 28, 2018
