Funding & Finance

There are a multitude of reasons why Brown's proposal is a really bad idea.

Dowell made the ridiculous claim that a new Red Line the station would be "out of character" with a dense urban development.

The Tribune columnist, who famously wished a New Orleans-style storm would assault Chicago, argued that raising the state gas tax would be unfair to drivers. Here's why she's wrong again.

Public art still needs to be installed to complete the station project. Meanwhile, Emanuel argued that his administration has done much to improve South Side CTA service.

From Wilson station opening highs to disappearing Divvy lows, 2018 was a year to remember for Chicago transportation.

Chicago Department of Transportation commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld has overseen the completion of several good projects during her four years on the job, including the Loop Link bus rapid transit corridor, the Bloomingdale Trail, the Chicago Riverwalk, and 100 miles of new and upgraded bike lanes. (However, it’s worth noting all of these initiatives were launched by her higher-profile predecessor, Gabe Klein.)

The span is the second of five planned bridges to improve lakefront access on the South Side.

Currently the flyover gets you over the dangerous Grand and Illinois intersections, but you still need to use a narrow sidewalk to cross the river.

The safety technology installation project isn't expected to be completed until 2021.