Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 16
• As transit advocates discuss the possibility of a soft landing with a new gig for embattled Dorval Carter Jr., the agency touts ridership up 13% year-to-date
May 16, 2024
Silver lining playbook: Could a new transit gig be a graceful way out for apparently doomed CTA chief Dorval Carter Jr.?
While Carter isn't filling a recent chairperson opening at the federal Surface Transportation Board, that raises interesting questions about a possible golden parachute.
May 15, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, May 15
• Mayor Johnson touts achievement on one year anniversary in office, but how's he doing on transportation issues? (Block Club)
May 15, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, May 14
• Get Carter: More alders are joining the campaign to replace embattled CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. (Ald. Vasquez, Tribune, CBS, Axios, Crain's)
May 14, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Monday, May 13
• 10 alders led by Andres Vasquez, including 1/3 of transportation committee, will introduce a resolution demanding Dorval Carter step down (Block Club)
May 13, 2024
Former Milwaukee mayor and CNU chief John Norquist on why Chicago should demolish the Ohio Feeder
"If it's such a good idea to have a freeway ramp coming into River North from the west, why isn't there one coming from every direction?" Norquist asked.
May 10, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Friday, May 10
• Bicycling in Chicago doubled in 5 years, but bikers still worry about safety (Sun-Times)
May 10, 2024
Livin’ on a prayer: Pastor Ira Acree seems destined for the RTA board, although he knows little about transit, barely uses it
Acree admitted to a City Council committee that he usually drives, feels uncomfortable critiquing Dorval Carter, and had never heard of the region's looming $730M transit shortfall before.
May 9, 2024
Today’s Headlines for Thursday, May 9
• CTA touts report showing transit’s key role in Chicago region – but agency president quiet on proposal to merge CTA, Metra and Pace (WTTW)
May 9, 2024
Elevated Chicago’s new leader on how to build more support for equitable transit-oriented development
Recently announced as executive director Juan Sebastian Arias also shared his POV on Mayor Johnson's Cut the Tape initiative to speed up the development approval process
May 8, 2024
