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CTA Will Use Ride-Hailing Fee Revenue for “FastTracks” Work
The $179 million project includes citywide upgrades to rail, railroad ties, and power systems.
February 5, 2018
Gerber, Baby! Restoration of the 1923 Gerber Building Marks the end of the Wilson Rehab
With the recent restoration of the building's clock tower, the city calls the $203 million Wilson station rzenovation a success.
February 5, 2018
We Need Better Obama Center Transit Access, Not Wider Roads
It's great that the design calls for pedestrianizing Cornell Drive, but the city plans to create more capacity than ever, which will only encourage more driving.
February 1, 2018
Route Announced for $2.3 Billion Red Line Extension, But How Will We Fund It?
Trump may eliminate federal funding for transit, and a transit TIF wouldn't raise anywhere near enough money for the project.
January 26, 2018
Black Residents: Private Guards Would Make Ukrainian Village Less Safe for Walking
A white resident has proposed hiring a security patrol, financed by neighbors, in response to a spike in crime. But people of color argue that this could make them the target of racial profiling.
January 18, 2018
It’s Cheap and Easy to Get Around Los Angeles by Transit
Although LA has a reputation for being hopelessly car-dependent, with a little planning you can have a great time sightseeing via buses and trains.
January 17, 2018
For Whom the Bike Bell Tolls: Oak Park Kills Its Divvy Program
Trustees argued that the suburb's annual subsidy of the bike-share system represents irresponsible spending, while ignoring the much higher costs of car infrastructure in the village.
January 17, 2018
Mike Payne: Let’s Improve Rail Access to the Obama Center Instead of Widening Roads
The longtime Gray Line advocate spoke before the CTA board last week to propose rapid transit service on the Metra Electric line as an alternative to more asphalt.
January 17, 2018
Regular Divvy Membership is Still Heavily White, But Divvy for Everyone Is Diverse
Regular Divvy membership is now 83.9 percent white, but D4 membership is only 28 percent white.
January 15, 2018
Lynda Lopez and Natalie Moore Discuss Gentrification on “Chicago Tonight”
She joined host Joe Arruza and WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore to talk about strategies to fight displacement
January 13, 2018
