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It’s getting real: Lightfoot introduces the RLE transit TIF to the City Council
Not only have Far South Siders been asking for this project for over half a century, it would also have major racial equity benefits for a long-neglected part of town.
November 16, 2022
2023 CTA budget approved with no fare hikes, partnership with city on homeless outreach
Today the CTA board approved its proposed $1.8 billion operating budget, with no fare hikes and a stated commitment to get the transit system back to good working order as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.
November 16, 2022
Metra’s final 2023 budget sticks with fare status quo
It’s not often that Metra's board pushes back on a budget proposal, and it’s even less common for the final budget to be significantly different from what the staff originally presented, but both of those things happened this year.
November 15, 2022
Mayors CHIP in to win Chicago Hub Improvement Program upgrades to Union Station
If the funding is approved, Amtrak would use the cash from a federal Mega Grant to upgrade the terminal, create more rail routes into the city, and launch a variety of new services.
November 14, 2022
Transit advocates should join forces to support the south Red Line extension TIF
Sustainable transportation advocates can accomplish big things when when we all pull together in the same direction.
November 13, 2022
Welcome back, Carter! For once, CTA prez doesn’t ghost his own City Council hearing
The CTA's disappearing man finally showed up to discuss unreliable transit service with alderpersons.
November 10, 2022
Infuriatingly, the new Chicago budget lowered bike lane parking fines from $500 to $250
It did pass, that does, in fact send a very bad message to drivers about a life-and-death matter for bike riders.
November 9, 2022
Updated CTA ‘L’ schedules fail to deliver on “Meeting the Moment” promises
I was excited to once again be able to accurately predict my transit trips. Now I know my expectations were naive.
November 8, 2022
Advocating for a slush fund: Plow the Sidewalks rally takes over City Hall
On the morning of November 2 a spirited group of people advocating for a municipal sidewalk snow removal pilot gathered in the corridors of the first level of City Hall.
November 4, 2022
Park Station Lofts equitable transit-oriented development breaks ground in Woodlawn
Hopefully equitable TOD projects like Park Manor Lofts will help mitigate housing displacement pressures in Woodlawn, while providing excellent transit access for residents.
November 4, 2022
