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A rendering of Elon Musk's proposed O'Hare Airport station. Image: The Boring Company

Here’s Our Full Email Exchange With the Chicago Infrastructure Trust About the O’Hare Express

By John Greenfield | Feb 28, 2019 | 19 Comments

CIT spokesperson Jennifer Martinez left her job at the city days after providing these comments, which were more candid than any given to any other news outlet.

Chicago Infrastructure Trust, Transit Experts Discuss the (Doomed?) O’Hare Express

By John Greenfield | Feb 27, 2019 | 69 Comments

With Bill Daley out of the running for mayor, the next administration will likely kill Elon Musk's pipe scheme. Local transit authorities discuss why that's probably a good thing.

Still on the Fence About the Election? Check out This Chart

By John Greenfield | Feb 26, 2019

Here's a quick summary about what the candidates had to say about a variety of transportation issues.

Clockwise from top left: Chico, Enyia, Ford, Fioretti, Mendoza, Sáles-Griffin.

Mayoral Candidates Discuss Congestion Pricing, Parking, Bike Ticketing and More

By John Greenfield | Feb 23, 2019 | 8 Comments

Other topics in our questionnaire included Vision Zero, raising the gas tax, eliminating parking minimums, affordable TOD, speeding up buses, and shared-mobility services.

CDOT Commissioner Rebekah Scheinfeld. Image: Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Transportation Chief’s Pitch for Elon Musk’s O’Hare Express, Annotated

By John Greenfield | Dec 28, 2018 | 65 Comments

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 […]

A stolen Divvy, with a tasteful paint job. Photo via Sam Barker

Divvy Security Reinstallations Speeded up, Possibly in Response to Our Coverage

By John Greenfield | Oct 3, 2018 | 14 Comments

Shortly before the Reader published an expose on the problem, the city announced they were speeding up security measures. Right before a WTTW segment on the issue, they moved the completion date forward again.

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