MPC Study Highlights Importance of Transit for Attracting Businesses
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The report also underscores the importance of getting the business community to support more funding for public transportation.
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After a Tragedy, Will IDOT and Oswego Finally Take Action to Prevent Pedestrian Deaths?
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Two decades ago, IDOT officials dragged their feet about installing a stoplight to facilitate crossing a downtown highway. In the wake of a senior's death, the stoplight may finally get put in.
World Day of Remembrance Event at Federal Plaza Will Honor Traffic Violence Victims
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On Sunday, November 18, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., family members and friends of people killed in traffic crashes will gather in Federal Plaza, 50 West Adams, to honor their loved ones as part of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. WDR is an annual event observed internationally to remember the many millions killed and injured […]
Active Trans Report Calls for Road Diet, Protected Lanes, New Ped Facilities on Logan
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Active Trans worked with the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and Port Urbanism to come up with ideas to improve walking and biking on the hazardous stretch of the boulevard near Western.
What Will Illinois’ Blue Wave Mean for Sustainable Transportation?
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Advocates and experts say theyre optimistic that the Pritzker administration will create a new revenue source for transportation infrastructure.
O’Hare Multi Modal Facility Will Make Taking Metra to the Airport More Convenient
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On the downside, the new facility, which features 13 car rental offices, also includes over 2,600 car parking spaces.