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Chicago’s 30 mph speed limit largely to blame for mediocre People for Bikes rating
Our city also lost points simply because the Chicago Department of Transportation didn't provide data on recent bike improvements.
December 5, 2020
Sorry folks, Divvy memberships and single rides are about to get a little more expensive
On January 1 the price of annual full-price memberships will go up from the current $99 to $108. Single rides will also see a price hike, from $3 to $3.30.
December 1, 2020
3-cent gas tax hike wouldn’t impact drivers much, but taking $16M from CTA is wrong
Included in Mayor Lightfoot's proposed budget are two transportation-related tax changes, one that would make driving a little more expensive, but another that would reduce funding for transit.
November 20, 2020
Lightfoot’s capital spending proposal includes earmarks for sidewalks and bikeways
$112 million will go towards sidewalk repairs and $49 million for “improvements to bike lanes, priority bus routes, and pavement markings.”
November 18, 2020
CTA online budget hearing was a short, glitchy affair amid uncertain funding future
Last week's public hearing on the proposed 2021 CTA budget was a sign of the COVID-19 times. It was held entirely online, with sparse attendance, and was plagued by technical glitches.
November 16, 2020
January launch of discounted South Side Metra advances thanks to Metra approval
The plan will provide a half-off discount on fares to all Metra Electric District and Rock Island District riders.
November 13, 2020
Chicago businesses: Here’s what’s required to use parking lanes to enable outdoor seating
It turns out that the bureaucratic hoops aren't especially onerous, and they're a relative bargain thanks to the city waiving some of the associated fees.
October 29, 2020
CTA’s proposed 2021 includes no service cuts or fare hikes — for now
The 2021 budget will retain current fares and service levels. However, the budget is predicated on desired federal funds to make up for a $375 million COVID-related shortfall.
October 22, 2020
Pace 2021 budget reflects the pandemic’s new normal
If there are three words that can best sum up Pace’s plans for the upcoming year, they are “pandemic status quo.”
October 20, 2020
Sign of the Times: Chicago-Minneapolis Amtrak service is expanding to twice daily
The plan for a second daily Amtrak Empire Builder Line run between Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul is moving forward thanks to the award of a $31.8 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
October 19, 2020
