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Rahm Emanuel on the Lakefront Trail in Lakeview this morning, departing on his two-week, 1,000-mile bike trip around Lake Michigan. Image: John Greenfield

An In-the-Saddle Exit Interview With Rahm as He Hits the Road

By John Greenfield | May 21, 2019 | 10 Comments

As he starts out on a two-week, 1,000-mile bike ride around Lake Michigan on the day after he left office, ex-Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his proudest accomplishments for biking.

Scheinfeld on the Chicago Riverwalk. Photo: CDOT

Outgoing Transportation Chief Rebekah Scheinfeld Discusses Her Drama-Free Tenure

By John Greenfield | May 20, 2019 | 11 Comments

While her predecessor Gabe Klein was famous for his bold initiatives, Scheinfeld also accomplished a number of big projects during her time at CDOT.

Where Do Lori and Toni Part Ways on Transportation?

By John Greenfield | Apr 1, 2019 | 1 Comment

Lightfoot's positions on bike/walk funding, the North LASD rehab, reduced CTA fares, and bus lane enforcement are arguably more progressive, but neither candidate is terrible on transportation.

The headline of the TRiiBE article, with a disclosure statement.

Uber Astroturfs Opposition to the Lyft Divvy Deal by Purchasing News Coverage

By John Greenfield | Mar 27, 2019 | 17 Comments

Meanwhile, South and West Side community leaders held a City Hall press conference against the Lyft deal, but they say Uber wasn't involved.

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.

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