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New Law Puts South Shore Line’s Governing Board Under Indiana Governor’s Full Control
Illinois already had little influence over South Shore Line policy, and this change takes power over the the railroad away from the Indiana counties it runs through.
May 16, 2019
How Will Scooters Function in Chicago? My Trip to Austin, Texas, Offered a Preview
Scooters don't seem to be causing major sidewalk clutter or pedestrian safety issues in Austin, but use is largely focused in wealthier, centrally located neighborhoods.
May 3, 2019
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
Despite Uber’s Misinformation Campaign, Divvy Expansion Deal Passes in Committee
Uber has apparently spent tens of thousands of dollars trying to kill the city's deal with Lyft, but ultimately aldermen advanced the proposal to the full Council for a vote on Wednesday.
April 8, 2019
“Bicycle / Race” Author Adonia Lugo Offers Advice on Building “Human Infrastructure”
Lugo discussed why cities need to pay as much attention to the "software" of community relationships as the hardware of transportation infrastructure.
April 7, 2019
What Mexican Biking Taught Me About Chicago Cycling
Learning to broaden what we view as cycling culture can only allow us to include more voices and experiences into the conversation.
March 28, 2019
Chicago Infrastructure Trust, Transit Experts Discuss the (Doomed?) O’Hare Express
With Bill Daley out of the running for mayor, the next administration will likely kill Elon Musk's pipe scheme. Local transit authorities discuss why that's probably a good thing.
February 27, 2019
Bill to Legalize Autonomous Vehicles Moves Forward in Illinois Legislature
State rep Michael J. Zalewski says the law is needed to fill a "legislative vacuum." The bill as written would prevent municipalities from banning the technology.
February 20, 2019
What TransitCenter’s New “Who’s on Board” Study Means for Chicago
Chicago and New York were the only cities studied where Uber and Lyft had a greater impact on transit ridership than increased private car use.
February 18, 2019
Thoughts on Dockless Electric Scooters After Seeing Them in Action in Los Angeles
The technology seems to be working out pretty well in LA. Could it be a good fit for Chicago?
January 28, 2019
