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After lobbying by CTA and Pace, RTA board shifts some COVID funding from Metra

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CTA, Pace, and Metra are fighting over federal COVID stimulus funding split

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Beyond Chicagoland

Congressmen Garcia, Schneider introduce rail grade separation funding bill

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Bicycling

IDOT explains why it’s being fussy about the Busse Highway bike lane plan

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CMAP survey: Residents place a high value on  ability to get places, access to amenities.

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Metra 2022 budget calls for new day pass, more wheelchair-accessible Chicago stations

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IDOT wants to strip parking for bike lanes. Merchants push back. Both sides are wrong.

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Metra board approves $3.1M contract for rehab of Rock Island Line’s Vermont St. station

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Proposed Pace 2022 budget expands infrastructure, but is vague on service restorations