Here Are the Deets on Good Transportation Stuff Earmarked in the Infrastructure Bill
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From rail service to Rockford, to an extension of St. Louis Metro Link farther into Illinois, the plan includes plenty of specifics.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Chicago Suburbs
Metra Is Trying Several New Strategies to Lure Weekend Riders
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In response to survey results that show riders want more, later, and faster service on weekends, Metra is adding more runs and other incentives for weekend ridership.
Would the Proposed Third Airport be an Economic Engine or a Sprawl Generator?
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Unlike O'Hare and Midway the airport is south-suburban Monee, which Southland politicians are pushing hard for, would be located far from existing rail transit service.
Via Chicago: The Lower-Impact Form of Ride-Hailing Expands Its Local Coverage
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Ride-hailing has a lot of downsides for cities, but if you're going to use it, Via offers a compromise between a carpooling service and a bus that reduces vehicle miles traveled.
Metra Considers a New Policy for Adding Infill Stations, Closing Low-Ridership Stops
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While high-ridership lines could get new stops, the elimination of underperforming stations could further reduce transit access on the South Side.
Lightfoot Made Big Plans for Transportation; Let’s Make Sure She Follows Through
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Here's a list of Lightfoot's key promises on traffic safety, enforcement, transit, TOD, biking, ride-hailing, and more. Streetsblog will help push her to keep them.